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Dewpoint Calculator (Verhoff-Banchero)

Gas composition

Acid dewpoint
135°C
Verhoff-Banchero (1977)
Water dewpoint
99°C
Magnus-Tetens
Acid condensation margin
15K
⚠ thin margin (≥20 K recommended)
Design rules
  • • Operating temperature ≥ acid dewpoint + 20 °C margin
  • • Casing and duct insulation 50–100 mm
  • • Prevent cold-spot condensation at start-up with trace heating or N₂ purge
  • • Thin margin: upgrade material SUS316L → Hastelloy C-276