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Is it possible to heat steam to a 1000°C at sufficiently high pressures?
If yes, what is the best way to do it?
If yes, what is the best way to do it?
Well, of course it is.Yashbhatt said:Is it possible to heat steam to a 1000°C at sufficiently high pressures?
If yes, what is the best way to do it?
"Sufficiently high pressure" for what?Yashbhatt said:Is it possible to heat steam to a 1000°C at sufficiently high pressures?
Depends on what you want to do with it.If yes, what is the best way to do it?
SteamKing said:The trick is finding a material which retains a modest amount of strength at 1000 C.
russ_watters said:"Sufficiently high pressure" for what?
Depends on what you want to do with it.
1000°C seems excessive for process heat.Yashbhatt said:I need it to heat biomass.
Nugatory said:I believe that most commercial power plants try to work with steam around 500 C or thereabouts. That hits the economic sweet spot of temperatures high enough for reasonable thermodynamic efficiency, but not so high that wildly expensive and exotic materials are required.
SteamKing said:I don't think you are heating biomass in this boiler, you are burning it to provide the heat to turn water into steam. If you were just heating the biomass, the high temperature would drive off any water left in the biomass and you would be left with a hot pile of carbon, if that hasn't already burst into flame.
The website referred to in Post #8 is discussing some sort of computer game or simulation about building a railroad, and the boiler and other equipment discussed is not actually real.
Yashbhatt said:Oh. But it seemed as if it were real.
Yes, it is possible for superheated steam to reach a temperature of 1000°C. However, this is only achievable under specific conditions and is not a common occurrence.
The maximum temperature of superheated steam is affected by several factors, including the pressure and flow rate of the steam, the type of heating source used, the materials of the surrounding environment, and the duration of heating.
Yes, superheated steam is commonly used in various industrial processes, such as power generation, chemical and food processing, and steam turbines. Its high temperature and energy make it a valuable source of power and heat.
Superheated steam is produced by heating saturated steam above its boiling point. This can be achieved by using a boiler, heat exchanger, or other heating sources. The steam is continually heated until it reaches the desired temperature.
Yes, superheated steam can be dangerous if not handled properly. Its high temperature and pressure can cause severe burns and injuries. It is important to follow safety protocols and use proper equipment when working with superheated steam.