Steam Basics Part 17: Condensate Pump Discharge Balance Valves

Steam Basics Part 17: Condensate Pump Discharge Balance Valves

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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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 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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