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Steam Drum Volume Calculator


Steam Drum Volume Calculator

This calculator calculates the various water storage volumes and time between the levels for typical steam drums. The JacaScript assumes 2:1 eliptical heads on the drum.

Drum Inside Diameter, in: Feedwater Flow, lb/hr:
Drum Seam To Seam Length, ft: Specific Volume Of Water, ft3/lb:
Bottom of Drum to NWL, in:
Bottom of Drum to LLA, in: Bottom of Drum to LLSD, in:
Bottom of Drum to HLA, in: Bottom of Drum to HLSD, in:
Total Drum and Head Volume, ft3: Normal Water Level Volume, ft3:
Time From NWL to LLA, min: Time From NWL to LLSD, min:
Time From NWL to HLA, min: Time From NWL to HLSD, min:

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