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Equivalent Evaporation

'From-and-at 100 °C' evaporation - the canonical boiler capacity rating. m_eq = m·(h_g − h_fw)/2257.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

meq=mactualhghfw2257m_\text{eq} = m_\text{actual} \cdot \frac{h_g - h_{fw}}{2257}
SymbolMeaningUnit
mactualm_\text{actual}Actual steam producedkg/h
hgh_gEnthalpy at outletkJ/kg
hfwh_{fw}Feedwater enthalpy entering boilerkJ/kg
22572257h_fg at 100 °CkJ/kg

Source: ASME PTC 4 - Fired Steam Generators

In short

'From-and-at 100 \u00b0C' evaporation - the canonical boiler capacity rating.

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