Steam
separators (Steam Driers)
Function
It separates water particles from steam before it is supplied
to a steam engine or turbine. Thus it prevents the damaging of turbine blades
due to moisture present in steam.
Location
It is located in the supply line near
the turbine or engine.
Construction
There are different types of steam separators. A separator
with baffle plates is shown in figure. It consists of a cylindrical vessel. The
vessel is fitted with baffle plates. A water gauge is fitted to indicate the
water collected in the separator to drain away to separated water.
Working
The steam is allowed into the separator. The steam strikes
the baffle plates and the direction of the flow is changed. As a result,
heavier water particles in steam falls down to the bottom of the separator. The
separated steam is free from water particles. It is passed to the turbine or
engine through the outlet pipe.
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