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Saturation temperature is the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns into vapor at a given pressure. For water, this is the temperature at which it changes from liquid to steam at a specific pressure.
The calculator uses steam table data to determine saturation temperature:
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Explanation: The relationship between pressure and saturation temperature is determined from empirical steam table data, which provides precise values for water and steam properties.
Details: Accurate saturation temperature calculation is crucial for designing and operating steam systems, power plants, heat exchangers, and various industrial processes involving phase change.
Tips: Enter pressure in Pascals (Pa). The value must be valid (pressure > 0). The calculator will return the corresponding saturation temperature in degrees Celsius.
Q1: What are steam tables?
A: Steam tables are comprehensive datasets that provide thermodynamic properties of water and steam, including the relationship between pressure and saturation temperature.
Q2: Why does saturation temperature increase with pressure?
A: As pressure increases, more energy is required for liquid molecules to overcome the pressure and transition to vapor, resulting in a higher boiling point.
Q3: What is the saturation temperature at atmospheric pressure?
A: For water at standard atmospheric pressure (101,325 Pa), the saturation temperature is 100°C.
Q4: Can this calculator be used for other fluids?
A: This specific calculator is designed for water. Other fluids have different pressure-temperature relationships and require different property tables.
Q5: How accurate are steam table calculations?
A: Modern steam tables are highly accurate and based on extensive experimental data and international standards (IAPWS formulations).