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Toaz - Info Marcet Boiler Lab Report PR
Toaz - Info Marcet Boiler Lab Report PR
Toaz - Info Marcet Boiler Lab Report PR
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LABORATORY
(CHE 331)
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ABSTRACT
The experiment was carried out to investigate the relationship between the pressure
and the temperature of saturated steam in the state of equilibrium. Through this
experiment, the vapor pressure curve was able to be presented. The equipment used in
the experiment is known as Marcet boiler or HE169. It was found out that when the
pressure increases, the temperature increases as well. That’s why the relationship
between the pressure and the temperature is directly proportional. In addition to that,
the measured slope dT/dP is being compared to the calculated slope Tv fg/hfg which is
the data was taken from the steam table. Theoretically, the values measured should be
almost the same values with the calculated values. However, due to different values at
certain points, there might be some errors occurred during the experiment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract 1
Table of Contents 2
1.0 Introduction 3
2.0 Objectives 5
3.0 Theory 6
6.0 Results 13
8.0 Discussion 18
10.0 References 23
11.0 Appendices 24
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INTRODUCTION
The SOLTEQ® Marcet Boiler (Model: HE169) is a bench top unit designed for
transfer of heat and work between a system and its surrounding, undergoing a
PV= nRT
P = pressure
V = volume
n = no of moles
R = gas constant
T = temperature
This equation was used during this experiment. An ideal gas that relate the
heating process, the molecules collides each other. Thus, it will increase the
reached. The state of equilibrium depends on the pressure between the water
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The Marcet Boiler is used to investigate the relationship between the pressure
pressure curve can be determined at the pressure within 10 bar (150lb/in 2).
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OBJECTIVES
equilibrium depends on the pressure between the water surface and steam. At
lower pressure, the molecules become easier leaving the water surface while
less energy required in achieving the state of equilibrium (boiling point). The
saturated temperature.
pressure curve can be determined at the pressure within 10 bar (150lb/in 2).
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THEORY
Marcet Boiler (Model: HE169) has been developed for investigating the
relationship between the pressure and the temperature of saturated steam, in
equilibrium with water, at all pressures between atmospheric and 10 bar (abs)
(150 lb/in2).
Thermodynamics is a branch of physics, which deals with the energy, and work
of a system. Thermodynamics deals only with the large-scale response of a
system that we can observe and measure in experiments. Small-scale gas
interactions are described by the kinetic theory of gasses, which is a compliment
to thermodynamics.
PV = nRT
Where,
P = Absolute pressure
V = Volume
n = Amount of substance (moles)
R = Ideal gas constant
T = Absolute temperature (K)
If a gas behaves exactly as the ideal gas laws would predict it to behave in
terms of volume, pressures, moles, and temperature, then the gas is said to be
an ideal gas. On the other hand, the gas deviates from Ideal Gas Behaviour,
then the gas is said to be acting like a “real gas”.
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When energy increases within water, the increasing of activities among the
molecules enables the increase in the number of molecule escape from the
surface until an equilibrium state is reached. The state of equilibrium depends
on the pressure between the water surface and steam. At lower pressure, the
molecules become easier leaving the water surface while less energy is required
in achieving the state of equilibrium (boiling points). The temperature where
equilibrium occurs at a given pressure level is called saturated temperature.
The measured value of the slope of the graph (dT/dP) SAT obtained from the
practical results can be compared with corresponding values calculated from the
data in steam tables. Clausius-Clapeyron states:
dT Tv fg
dP SAT h fg
dT T (v f v g )
dP SAT h f hg
dT T (v f v g ) Tv g
dP SAT h fg h fg
as vg >> vf
in which,
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hfg = latent heat of vaporization
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DESCRIPTION OF APPARATUS
The unit consists of a stainless steel pressure vessel fitted with high pressure
immersion electrical heater. The unit also comes together with a safety relief
valve, temperature and pressure measuring devices. Water feed port is installed
to allow water charging.
The unit comes with temperature and pressure transducers so that students will
be able to read the respective values on the digital indicators easily. The water
heater is protected from burnout by setting the maximum operating temperature
with a temperature controller.
Unit Assembly
Temperature
Controller/Indicator
Bourdon Tube
Pressure
Gauge
Pressure
Transduc
Temperatur
e Sensor
Pressure Relief
Valve
Water Inlet
Pressure Port & Valve
Indicator
Control
Panel
Heate
r
Benc
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Description and Assembly
The SOLTEQ® Marcet Boiler (Model: HE169) consists of mainly the following items:
a) Pressure Vessel
Capacity: 3 Liters
Material: Stainless Steel 304
Design Pressure: 30 bar
Operating Pressure: 10 bar
Certification: DOSH certified
b) Pressure Gauge
Type: Bourdon Tube
Range: 0 – 20 bag (g)
c) Pressure Transducer
Wetted Material: Stainless Steel
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Range: 0 – 16 bar (abs)
d) Electrical Heater
Power: 2000W
Type: Immersion Type
Safety: High temp cut-off by means of a temperature controller
e) Temperature Sensor
Type: RTD (Class A)
Range: 0 - 200°C
f) Safety Features
Pressure Relief Valve (Set at 15 bar), Temperature Controller (Set at 185.0°C)
Experimental Capabilities
Overall Dimensions
Height: 1.15 m
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Width: 1.00 m
Depth: 0.60 m
General Requirements
Electrical: 240VAC/1-phs/50Hz
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PROCEDURES
1. The heater is switched off and the boiler temperature is allowed to drop
until room temperature.
Note:
Do not open the valve at the water inlet port as it is highly pressurized
at high temperature.
2. The main switch and the main power supply are both switched off when
the temperature has dropped to room temperature.
3. The water is retained for next use.
4. The water is drained by open the upper part of level sight tube, V3 and
then V1 & V2 are opened to drain off the water.
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Experimental Procedure
RESULTS
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Table 1 : Pressure and Temperature of Saturated Steam In Equilibrium.
Pressure, P (bar) Temperature, T (°C) Measured Calculated
Slope, Slope,
Gauge Absolute Increase, Decrease, Average Average
dT/dP Tvfg/hfg
(°C) (°C) Tavc, (°C) Tavc, (K)
0.1 1.1 105.0 106.6 105.80 378.80 0.271
0.2 1.2 107.6 109.3 108.45 381.45 0.262 0.260
0.3 1.3 110.5 111.8 111.15 384.15 0.266 0.249
0.4 1.4 112.4 114.0 113.20 386.20 0.202 0.237
0.5 1.5 114.2 116.1 115.15 388.15 0.192 0.225
0.7 1.7 118.3 119.9 119.10 392.10 0.195 0.199
0.9 1.9 122.0 123.6 122.80 395.80 0.183 0.173
1.1 2.1 125.2 126.7 125.95 398.95 0.155 0.156
1.6 2.6 132.6 133.8 133.20 406.20 0.143 0.134
2.1 3.1 138.6 140.0 139.30 412.30 0.120 0.113
2.6 3.6 144.0 145.1 144.50 417.55 0.104 0.101
3.1 4.1 148.4 149.8 149.10 422.10 0.090 0.090
3.6 4.6 153.0 154.1 153.55 426.55 0.088 0.083
4.1 5.1 157.0 158.0 157.50 430.50 0.078 0.075
4.6 5.6 160.6 161.6 161.10 434.10 0.071 0.070
5.1 6.1 163.9 164.8 164.35 437.35 0.064 0.065
5.6 6.6 167.1 168.0 167.55 440.55 0.063 0.062
6.1 7.1 170.1 171.0 170.55 443.55 0.059 0.058
6.6 7.6 172.8 173.8 173.30 446.30 0.054 0.055
7.1 8.1 175.5 176.4 175.95 448.95 0.052 0.052
7.6 8.6 178.0 179.0 178.50 451.50 0.050 0.050
8.1 9.1 180.5 181.3 180.90 453.90 0.047 0.048
8.6 9.6 182.8 183.8 183.30 456.30 0.047 0.046
9.0 10.0 184.7 184.7 184.70 457.70 0.035 0.044
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Graph of Average Temperature,T versus Absolute Pressure, P
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450
430
410
390
370
Average Temperature, T (K) 350
Graph of Measured Slope, dT/dP and Calculated Slope, Tvfg/hfg versus Absolute Pressure, P
0.3
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
1.1000000000000001 1.5 2.6 4.5999999999999996 6.6 8.6
Absolute Pressure, P (bar)
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Figure 2 : Graph of Measured Slope, dT/dP versus Absolute Pressure, P (bar) and
Calculated Slope, Tvfg/hfg versus Absolute Pressure, P (bar).
SAMPLE OF CALCULATIONS
101.325 kPa
1.1 bar = 1 × 1.1 = 111.458 kPa
101.325 kPa
1.2 bar = 1 × 1.2 = 121.590 kPa
101.325 kPa
1.5 bar = 1 × 1.5 = 151.988 kPa
101.325 kPa
1.7 bar = 1 × 1.7 = 172.253 kPa
101.325 kPa
2.1 bar = 1 × 2.1 = 212.783 kPa
101.325 kPa
2.6 bar = 1 × 2.6 = 263.445 kPa
101.325 kPa
9.6 bar = 1 × 9.6 = 972.720 kPa
101.325 kPa
10.0 bar = 1 × 10.0 = 1013.250 kPa
= 10.132 kPa
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dT = 381.45 K – 378.80 K
= 2.65 K
2.65 K
dT/dP = 10.132 kPa = 0.262
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For pressure interval of 0.2:
= 20.265 kPa
dT = 392.10 K – 388.15 K
= 3.95 K
3.95 K
dT/dP = 20.265 kPa = 0.195
= 50.662 kPa
dT = 406.20 K – 398.95 K
= 7.25 K
7.25 K
dT/dP = 50.662 kPa = 0.143
= 40.53 kPa
dT = 457.70 K – 456.30 K
= 1.4 K
1.4 K
dT/dP = 40.53 kPa = 0.035
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Calculating the value of Tvfg/hfg
Vg
Specific volume of Steam ( m3 /kg ):
2.0−1.1
1.1 bar = 0.8856 – [ (0.8856 – 1.694) ( 2.0−1.0 ) ]
= 1.613
hfg
Latent Heat of Vaporization ( kJ /kg ):
2.0−1.1
hfg = 2202 – [ (2202 – 2258) ( 2.0−1.0 ) ]
611.0
Tvfg/hfg = 2252.4 = 0.271
= 0.9 %
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DISCUSSION
1. Why is it necessary to remove air from the boiler at the beginning of the
experiment?
2. Compare the graph plotted from measured data to that of the calculated data.
4. Discuss the liquid and vapour behaviour observed through the experiment.
The air need to be removed from the boiler at the beginning of the experiment
because the presence of the air maybe affect the accuracy of the result obtained.
There is slightly different with the result when the graph plotted from
measured data is compared to that of the calculated data. From the graph plotted,
temperature increase, the pressure will also increase. The calculated data obtain
from the experiment is slightly different compare to the theory. This may due to error
occur during the experiment is conducted. One of it maybe because the time taken to
close the valve, V3 is more than 30 second (s) and the air in the marcet boiler is not
well removed.
There is about 0.9 % error in this experiment. Other than error stated, room
In this experiment, the water is boil until steam is produce. The steam is not
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allowed to exit and causing the increment in pressure and temperature.
Industrial hot water boiler systems for generating thermal heat are very similar
to the household heating boilers in our cellars. The main difference is that industrial
boilers are dimensioned significantly larger, so their heating capacity is not only
sufficient for a family home but also for hotels, hospitals, skyscrapers, industrial
buildings or entire districts. When using process heat generated by steam boiler
systems the individual applications are far more versatile. They are used in many
industry sectors such as laundries and cleaning firms, food industry, building
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Figure 1 : Intelligent and modular boiler systems from Bosch Industriekessel.
Laundries and cleaning firms is the obvious example of what steam is used
for. It is just easier to get rid of spots and dirt when the washing water is heated. Our
washing machine at home does the same, however with electrical heating. In large
laundries this would be inefficient as electrical energy is too expensive. Steam can
also be perfectly used for downstream processes like pressing, using the mangle,
ironing or finishing. We know this process from steam-ironing at home, steam simply
Other than that, food must often be heated or boiled during processing. Thus
this industrial sector obviously needs plenty of thermal energy. However, some steam
applications are still stunning, a good example is potato processing. Cold potatoes
are filled in a big pressure vessel and hot steam is abruptly injected. The abrupt heat
supply causes the potato peels to fall off so they do not have to be peeled by hand
any more.
Figure 1 : A different kind of fast food (– 120 °C) in the pressure cooker and the
potatoes are ready in next to no time.
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Large amounts of steam are also necessary for the production of moulded
bricks in building materials industry. The basic materials like sand, lime, water and
others are mixed and pressed to relatively loose stone compounds. From making
mud pies in the sandbox, subsequently the stones are transported to a huge
pressure vessel (autoclave) which is then closed and steam is injected. The stones
about 16 bar for a certain period of time and can then be withdrawn as finished
stones.
Last but not least, applications of boilers also can solve drain leakage
problem. This problem can either be solved by means of excavation works at the
underground pipes and renewal of the sewage pipe systems or with rehabilitation
tubes. These tubes are over dimensioned hoses that are inserted in the pipes without
excavation work and then inflated with steam. The plastic hose attaches itself to the
sewage pipe under application of pressure and temperature and the pipe can
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CONCLUSION
In the experiment, it is found that the relationship between the pressure and the
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Make sure that all the readings were taken when certain interval of
results.
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REFERENCES
1. Studymode.
www.studymode.com/mobile/essays/Boiler-Experiment-1059371.html
yoursteacher.blogspot.com/2012/05/markets-boiler.html
3. Retrieved from
http://www.bosch-industrial.com/files/BR_IndustrialBoiler_Beginners_en.pdf
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APPENDICES
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