Steam - Flow vs. kW Rating
Steam flow rate when kW rating is known can be calculated as
ms = 3600 P / he (1)
where
ms = steam flow rate (kg/h)
P = load in kW (kW)
he = specific enthalpy of evaporation of steam at working pressure (kJ/kg)
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