Disturbance Factor Steam Blowing Calculator

Calculate Disturbance Factor (DF)







Formula

The formula to calculate the Disturbance Factor (DF) is:

\[ \text{DF} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} \cdot \text{pb} \cdot \text{Vb}^2}{\frac{1}{2} \cdot \text{pm} \cdot \text{Vm}^2} \]

Where:

What is a Disturbance Factor?

A disturbance factor is a measure of the ratio of kinetic energy during blow conditions to the kinetic energy during MCR conditions. It quantifies the impact force exerted during steam blowing operations, which is crucial for ensuring proper cleaning and safety procedures in steam systems.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Disturbance Factor:

\[ \text{DF} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} \cdot 5 \cdot 50^2}{\frac{1}{2} \cdot 10 \cdot 25^2} = \frac{6250}{3125} = 2 \]

The Disturbance Factor is 2.