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Reading steam tables involves understanding the various columns and rows that provide

the thermodynamic properties of water and steam at different temperatures and


pressures. Steam tables come in two forms: saturated steam tables and superheated steam
tables.

## 1. Saturated Steam Tables

Saturated steam tables provide properties of steam at the point of phase change, i.e., where
water is either about to evaporate into steam or steam is about to condense into water.

### Columns in Saturated Steam Tables

1. **Pressure (P)**: The pressure at which the properties are given, usually in bar or kPa.
2. **Temperature (T)**: The saturation temperature corresponding to the given pressure.
3. **hf**: Enthalpy of saturated liquid (water) at the given pressure/temperature (kJ/kg).
4. **hg**: Enthalpy of saturated vapor (steam) at the given pressure/temperature (kJ/kg).
5. **hfg**: Enthalpy of vaporization (latent heat) at the given pressure/temperature
(kJ/kg), which is the difference between hg and hf.
6. **sf**: Entropy of saturated liquid (kJ/kg·K).
7. **sg**: Entropy of saturated vapor (kJ/kg·K).
8. **v**: Specific volume, which may be divided into vf (specific volume of liquid) and vg
(specific volume of vapor).

### How to Read

- **To find properties at a given pressure**: Locate the pressure in the table and read
across the row for the corresponding properties.
- **To find properties at a given temperature**: Locate the temperature and read across
the row for the corresponding properties.

## 2. Superheated Steam Tables

Superheated steam tables provide properties of steam that is not in equilibrium with liquid
water, i.e., steam that is at a higher temperature than the boiling point at a given pressure.

### Columns in Superheated Steam Tables

1. **Pressure (P)**: The pressure at which the properties are given.


2. **Temperature (T)**: The temperature above the saturation temperature for the given
pressure.
3. **h**: Enthalpy of the superheated steam (kJ/kg).
4. **s**: Entropy of the superheated steam (kJ/kg·K).
5. **v**: Specific volume of the superheated steam (m³/kg).

### How to Read

- **To find properties at a given pressure and temperature**: Locate the pressure first,
then move down the column to find the desired temperature, and read across the row for
the corresponding properties.

## Example Usage

### Saturated Steam Example


- If you need to find the enthalpy of saturated steam at 2 bar:
1. Find the row for 2 bar in the saturated steam table.
2. Read across to find hg (enthalpy of saturated vapor).

### Superheated Steam Example


- If you need to find the properties of steam at 3 bar and 300°C:
1. Find the row for 3 bar in the superheated steam table.
2. Move down to the row corresponding to 300°C.
3. Read across to find h, s, and v.

## Tips for Using Steam Tables

- Ensure you are using the correct table (saturated or superheated) based on the state of
the steam.
- Pay attention to the units used in the tables to ensure accurate calculations and
conversions.
- Use interpolation if the exact value you need is not listed, especially for more precise
engineering calculations.

Understanding how to read steam tables is essential for various applications in


thermodynamics, mechanical engineering, and related fields.
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July 2024]

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