Best Practices for Hydronic Systems Part 3: Where to Locate the Expansion Tank

Best Practices for Hydronic Systems Part 3:  Where to Locate the Expansion Tank

Air management is an important part of the functionality of a hydronic system. Correct placement of the expansion tank can literally make or break the pumping performance. The rule for placement of the expansion tank is….

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How to Pick a Centrifugal Pump Part 8: Motor Speed Considerations

How to Pick a Centrifugal Pump Part 8: Motor Speed Considerations

How does RPM (revolutions per minute) impact pump operation? And what RPM is best suited for hydronic applications? A pump’s RPM or “synchronous speed” is determined by the number of magnetic poles in the motor winding as they interact with...

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Steam Basics Part 19: Medium and High Pressure Steam Vented Flash Tank Trim

Steam Basics Part 19: Medium and High Pressure Steam Vented Flash Tank Trim

In our last blog we described the difference between horizontal and vertical high-pressure condensate flash tanks. Once a decision is made between the horizontal and vertical orientation, the engineer must select the trim and show the installation detail...

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