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Table 2-1. Cost of Various Sized
Steam Leaks (assuming steam costs of $5.00/1,000 Ibs) |
| Size
of Orifice
(in) |
Steam
Pressure
psig |
Steam
Loss
lb/hr |
Total
Cost Per Trap |
500
Traps 20% Failure Rate
(100 Traps) Dollars Per
Year Lost |
| 1/8 |
100 |
48 |
$2,102.00 |
$210,200.00 |
|
1/4 |
15 |
50 |
2,190.00 |
$219,000.00 |
|
7/64 |
250 |
55 |
2,409.00 |
$240,900.00 |
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Note: Steam loss based on
bi-phase flow through an orifice using APM Plus steam loss calculations. |
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