Steam Basics Part 13: Control Schemes for Steam Condensate Lift

Steam Basics Part 13: Control Schemes for Steam Condensate Lift

Over the last few weeks we've examined the trap sizing out of a heat exchanger or coil with a modulating control valve. This week we turn our attention to the heat exchanger, or coil piping, after the steam trap. Often, the gravity condensate return main is installed overhead and there is a temptation to...

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Steam Basics Part 12: Steam & Condensate Strainers

Steam Basics Part 12:  Steam & Condensate Strainers

In continuation with our series on steam basics, today we want to take quick look at strainers and their application in steam systems. It may come as a surprise to some that...

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Steam Basics Part 8: Steam and Condensate Pipe Sizing Health Care Example

Steam Basics Part 8: Steam and Condensate Pipe Sizing Health Care Example

In this installment of our Steam Basics Series we will explore the steps for sizing the steam pipe and the pressure reducing valves using a health care office as an example. In this case, let's say the engineer is designing....

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Steam Basics Part 7: How to Size Condensate Pipe

Steam Basics Part 7: How to Size Condensate Pipe

Today’s HVAC and process engineers have lots of choices when it comes to pipe sizing programs for steam and condensate applications. Put in a load and a pressure and out pops the answer. But ever wonder about how that answer is generated? Or if there are times when it might be suitable to choose another pipe size....?

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Steam Basics Part 5: Condensate Drop Leg and Pipe Size

Steam Basics Part 5: Condensate Drop Leg and Pipe Size

A few weeks ago we discussed the steam pipe size entering a shell and tube heat exchanger, also called a convertor. This week we turn our attention to the condensate outlet. A customer recently asked, “I was told to pipe a 14-inch condensate drop leg from the bottom of a steam-to-water heat exchanger to the F&T trap inlet. What happens if I ...?”

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