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Steam Accumulators in thermal power plant

Steam accumulators----- Steam accumulators   is a pressure tank that is coated with steel for the purposes of holding steam under high pressure. Purpose of the  steam accumulators  is to release steam at the time when the demand for the steam is greater than the ability of the boiler to supply the amount required and when the demand is low, it helps to accept the steam back, To meet fluctuating & sudden steam load & To meet peak load demands in specific industries How steam accumulator charges the steam : the tank is filled halfway with cold water then a steam is blown into the tank from  a Steam Boiler  through perforated pipes that are attached along the base of the tank. in the event that the  steam accumulator  has charged to its fullest, some of the heated water will then condense back to the tank and as a result, it raises the levels of water in the tank to almost full and in the process, the pressure and even temperature go up in th...