Advantages and Disadvantages of Steam Jet System

Advantages and Disadvantages of Steam Jet System Points : advantages and disadvantages of steam jet system Advantages 1. The cycle requires no moving mechanical components at all, and the auxiliaries consist of only three circulating pumps.
2. The major part of the plant operates at low temperature, and the only heat supplied is to the jets and Ejectors.
3. There is no risk of explosion because the main vessels are under vacuum.
4. Leakage from the plant is in the form of water, and constitutes no damage or loss of efficiency in the plant.
5.. The plant requires very little attention while operating and very little maintenance. Disadvantages 1. The plant is bulky compare with other vapor compression system.
2. The plant can’t be operated unless steam is available.
3. The plant is sensitive to overload.