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Asked 27th Feb, 2022

Hi! Can I ask what type or what specific cooler can be used to lower the temperature of steam generation system in a chemical plant?

If it would be okay, I would also like to who its manufacturer is and/or a specification sheet of that cooler. Thank you so much!

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Ruben Borrajo
Etajoule.Llc
Hi. Normally the steam generation outside the power plant is related to the employ of heat. The steam temperature is ruled by the pressure of the steam generator (of course without reheating systems for oversaturated steam). If you need steam for some process at lower temperature the usual is use a reduction valve and some cooling to eliminate the over saturation. In many cases a direct water spray is useful.
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Hannah Rodenas
Mapúa Institute of Technology
Ruben Borrajo Thank you for answering, Sir. Can I also ask what type of cooler can I use for a liquid product with a very high temperature so I can put it for storage?
Rick Manner
Independent Consultant
High pressure steam is typically desuperheated by injecting boiler feed water to meet the desired temperature target,
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