Steam leaking from a hole estimator

Use to estimate the cost of a steam leak from a hole or similar to atmosphere


Saturated steam pressure
Estimated hole diameter		mm
Cost of steam		£ per
Hours of operation per year
Estimated steam leak flow
Estimated cost per annum if leak not fixed		£

Notes

Figures calculated are of a simple theoretical nature and other variables may need to be considered depending on application
Estimates based on saturated steam
Steam leaks should aways be fixed as soon as is possible, as they are a possible health and safety risk, as well as wasting money