Experimental Simulation on the Effect of Leakage of Steam to the Heat Rate of a Plant

• Main Authors: Sulaiman, S. A., Xiong, C. Y., Sing, C. Y., Abdul Rani, A. M.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/810/

Leakages in steam lines or equipment within a steam power plant might not be costly during the days when fuel price was low. However, with the recent escalating price of fossil fuel, the additional cost to make up for the loss in energy caused by steam leakage may be very significant. Even small lea...