How to Pick a HVAC Centrifugal Pump Part 2: Types of Pumps and Seismic Considerations
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One of the first decisions one must make when selecting a pump is whether to use a base-mounted or an inline pump...
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How to Pick a Centrifugal Pump Part 1: Designing for Owner Satisfaction
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Hydronic pumps all do the same basic thing—they circulate water. So why are there so many different types and configurations? And what criteria determines the best pump for a given application? That’s what we will be exploring in this series on "How to...
Read MoreSteam Basics Part 19: Medium and High Pressure Steam Vented Flash Tank Trim
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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...
Read MoreSteam Basics Part 18: Selection of Medium and High Pressure Steam Flash Tank
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The last several weeks we've focused on steam and condensate handling. Today we'll talk about steam flash tanks. Condensate flashes into steam in the return lines after the steam traps. When the steam pressure exceeds 15 PSIG and is defined as medium or high pressure, flash tanks are used to...
Read MoreSteam Basics Part 17: Condensate Pump Discharge Balance Valves
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Last week we talked about the critical relationship between the steam condensate return temperature and proper pump NPSHR. This week we'll look at the role the discharge balance plays in assuring....
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