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Specific volume is an important thermodynamic property of steam, defined as the volume occupied by a unit mass of steam. It is the reciprocal of density and is typically measured in m³/kg.
The calculator uses steam table data to determine the specific volume of steam at given temperature and pressure conditions. Steam tables provide accurate thermodynamic properties of water and steam at various temperatures and pressures.
Explanation: The calculation is based on established steam table data that correlates temperature, pressure, and specific volume for water in its gaseous state.
Details: Accurate specific volume calculation is crucial for designing and analyzing steam systems, power plants, heat exchangers, and various industrial processes involving steam. It helps in determining flow rates, pipe sizing, and system performance.
Tips: Enter temperature in degrees Celsius and pressure in Pascals. Ensure values are within valid ranges for steam properties (typically above 100°C and appropriate pressure ranges).
Q1: What are steam tables?
A: Steam tables are comprehensive datasets that provide thermodynamic properties of water and steam at various temperatures and pressures, including specific volume, enthalpy, entropy, and other properties.
Q2: How accurate are steam table calculations?
A: Steam table data is highly accurate and based on extensive experimental measurements and international standards. The accuracy typically exceeds 99% for most engineering applications.
Q3: What is the difference between saturated and superheated steam?
A: Saturated steam exists at the boiling point corresponding to its pressure, while superheated steam is at a temperature higher than the saturation temperature at that pressure. Specific volume differs significantly between these states.
Q4: Why does specific volume change with pressure and temperature?
A: Specific volume is inversely related to pressure (at constant temperature) and directly related to temperature (at constant pressure) due to the ideal gas law behavior of steam, though real gas corrections are applied at high pressures.
Q5: Can this calculator be used for two-phase mixtures?
A: This calculator is designed for single-phase steam. For two-phase mixtures (water and steam), additional calculations for quality (dryness fraction) would be required to determine specific volume.