Steam Basics Part 14: Why Steam Traps Can't Lift Condensate

Steam Basics Part 14: Why Steam Traps Can't Lift Condensate

Don’t lift the condensate out of a steam heat exchanger or coil with a modulating control valve! Over the last several weeks we have made this declaration several times. Once again, a voice in the wilderness has cried out....

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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 9: Steam Trap Operation

Steam Basics Part 9: Steam Trap Operation

When discussing steam heating and steam heat exchanger basics, an important component for proper operation is the steam trap. At times, it feels like steam trap selection and sizing is more of an art than a science...

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