Question: Problem 9 . 3 . 2 2 . Steam survey: In a plant where the value of energy is $ 4 / GJ , a

Problem 9.3.22. Steam survey: In a plant where the value of energy is $4/GJ, a survey of a steam system identified a 100 m long bare 20 mm diameter steam line and 50 m of bare 10 mm diameter steam line both operating at 10 bar (T =180\deg C). An additional 150 m of bare 50 mm diameter steam line operating at 5 bar (T =151\deg C) was found. Fibreglass (k=0.03 W/mK) is available at a market price of $20/m2 including installation. The ambient temperature is 25\deg C and the heat transfer coefficient is h=10 W/m2K.1. Calculate $ savings resulting from the application of insulation2. Find the thickness of insulation that reduces energy loss by 90%3. Find the economic thickness of insulation of the 20 mm steam pipe 4. Investigate the use of critical radius of insulation of each pipe

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