dry steam
Waterless cleaning vapor
Dry steam is steam that contains no suspended water droplets—pure vapor without moisture.
The term distinguishes it from wet steam, which carries tiny liquid particles.
Dry steam is prized in industrial applications and power generation because water droplets cause turbine damage and reduce efficiency: The geothermal plant taps dry steam directly from underground.
- moisture contentWater present in substance
- latent heatPhase transition thermal energy
- vapor pressureEquilibrium gas-phase partial force
- enthalpyThermodynamic total heat quantity
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
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