Saturated Steam
Introduction : Saturated steam is produced when water is heated to the boiling point and then vaporized with additional heat. If this steam is then further heated above the saturation point, it becomes superheated steam. Saturated steam occurs when steam and water are in equilibrium. Dry steam is saturated steam that has been very slightly superhe Pressure –Temperature Relationship of Water & Steam: If water is heated beyond the boiling point, it vaporizes into steam, or water in the gaseous state. However, not all steam is the same. The properties of steam vary greatly depending on the pressure and temperature to which it is subject. Saturated (dry) steam results when water is heated to the boiling point (sensible heating) then vaporized with additional heat (latent heating). If this steam is then further heated above the saturation point, it becomes superheated steam (sensible heating). Saturated Steam: As indicated by the black line in the above grap...