Note:

This tool calculates the Percentage Error in flowrate when using a velocity sensing meter that is not pressure compensated. The error occurs due to differences between the specified density and the actual density of steam at different pressures.

Understanding Parameters:

• Specified Density (ρ_specified) [kg/m³]: The density of steam at the specified steam line pressure.
• Actual Density (ρ_actual) [kg/m³]: The density of steam at the actual operating pressure.

Key Applications:

• Steam Flow Measurement: Helps assess errors in flowrate calculations due to pressure variations.
• Boiler Efficiency Analysis: Ensures accurate steam flow monitoring in power plants.
• Industrial Fluid Mechanics: Important for optimizing steam-based systems in industries.
• Process Control & Safety: Prevents incorrect flow readings that may affect system performance.

Validations & Input Constraints:

• Specified Density (ρ_specified) must be positive: - A steam density value cannot be zero or negative.
• Actual Density (ρ_actual) must be positive: - Physical density must always be greater than zero.
• Realistic Density Ratio: - The specified density should not be excessively different from the actual density, as it may indicate incorrect input data.

Conclusion:

This tool provides a simple yet effective way to assess the impact of density variations on flowrate accuracy, ensuring precise measurements and preventing errors in industrial steam flow applications.