Question: * * * * * * * * 9 . 3 . 5 0 . A boiler house flowsheet for a chemical process plant is

********9.3.50. A boiler house flowsheet for a chemical process plant is shown in Eigure P9.3.50 on page 594?. The production rate of 600 psia superheated steam is 100,000lbhr. The return condensate flow rate is 50,000lbhr. Calculate:
a. The flow rate of 30 psia steam required in the deaerator (lbhr)
b. The flow rate of makeup feed water (lbhr)
c. The pump horsepower (hp)
d. The pump electrical consumption if the pump is 55% efficient (kW)
e. Yearly electrical cost to operate the pump (at 0.05kWh)
f. Yearly electrical savings if the pump could be operated with a 600 psia discharge pressure
g. Heat input to the steam drum (Btu/hr)
h. Heat input to the superheater section (Btu/hr)
i. The amount of 30 psia steam lost to the atmosphere (lbhr)
j. The amount of 30 psia condensate lost to the atmosphere (lb/hr)
 ********9.3.50. A boiler house flowsheet for a chemical process plant is

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