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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Humidification Basics Part 15: Steam Humidifier Condensate Handling

Humidification Basics Part 15: Steam Humidifier Condensate Handling

Proper operation of steam humidifiers includes proper handling of the condensate that is created while heating the metal surfaces. This week, we’ll provide some tips for handling humidifier condensate when...

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Energy Efficient Hot Water Boiler Plant Design Part 4: What To Do With Boiler Condensate

A properly applied condensing boiler generates a lot of condensate – 5 gallons for every 1,000,000 BTUH input. In a large commercial or institutional building this can easily add up to several hundred gallons per week. But where does all that condensate go?
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