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Steam Trap Operation Diagram
Steam Trap Operation Diagram

Steam & Condensate Strainers: Steam & Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 11

RL Deppmann October 19, 2026Steam, Strainers, Monday Morning Minutes, Air and Dirt Control, Strainers

R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes continues with a quick look at the strainers used in steam and steam heat exchanger basics. Something as simple …

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Steam Trap Operation: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 10
Steam Trap Operation: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 10

Steam Trap Operation: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 10

RL Deppmann October 12, 2026Shell and Tube, Steam, Traps, Monday Morning Minutes, Heat Exchangers, Steam

For the last two weeks, R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes has explained how the float and thermostatic steam trap operates, offering some tips for …

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Steam Trap Operation Diagram
Steam Trap Operation Diagram

Steam Trap Operation: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 9

RL Deppmann October 5, 2026Steam, Traps, Monday Morning Minutes, Heat Exchangers, Steam, Shell and Tube

Last week the R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes explained how the float portion of a float and thermostatic steam trap operated. This week the …

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Bell & Gossett Series - SU Steam to Water Heat Exchanger
Bell & Gossett Series - SU Steam to Water Heat Exchanger

Steam Trap Operation: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 8

RL Deppmann September 28, 2026Shell and Tube, Steam, Traps, Monday Morning Minutes, Heat Exchangers, Steam

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 …

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Steam Pipe Sizing
Steam Pipe Sizing

Steam and Condensate Pipe Sizing Health Care Example: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 7

RL Deppmann September 21, 2026Steam, Pipe Sizing, Monday Morning Minutes

The past two RLD Monday Morning minutes examined steam and condensate pipe sizing. This week we’ll use a Health Care Office Building for our example.

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Condensate Pipe Selection 1
Condensate Pipe Selection 1

Steam Condensate Pipe Sizing: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 6

RL Deppmann September 14, 2026Steam, Pipe Sizing, Condensate, Pipe Sizing, Monday Morning Minutes

Today’s HVAC and Process engineers may choose any number of pipe sizing programs for steam and condensate applications. Put in a load and a pressure …

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Happy Labor Day from R.L. Deppmann

RL Deppmann September 7, 2026Monday Morning Minutes

This Labor Day, we recognize the dedication of our team, customers, and industry partners whose hard work keeps our communities running strong. Thank you for …

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Hoffman Selection Program - 4” steam pipe size / Velocity of 5311 FPM / Pressure Drop - 0.3 PSIG per 100 feet
Hoffman Selection Program - 4” steam pipe size / Velocity of 5311 FPM / Pressure Drop - 0.3 PSIG per 100 feet

Steam Pipe Sizing: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 5

RL Deppmann August 31, 2026Heat Exchangers, Steam, Pipe Sizing, Pipe Sizing, Shell and Tube, Steam, Monday Morning Minutes, Condensate

Steam pipe sizing is easy with today’s sizing programs. What is behind the programs?  This question and others like it are answered in the R …

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Deppmann and AERCO Donate Supply-Filled Backpacks to Students for the Second Year in a Row

RL Deppmann August 27, 2026Announcements, Press

This summer, R.L. Deppmann employees participated in a Backpack Build sponsored by AERCO for the second year in a row, assembling essential school supplies for …

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Steam-to-water Heat Exchanger System with Condensate Drop Leg Labeled
Steam-to-water Heat Exchanger System with Condensate Drop Leg Labeled

Condensate Drop Leg and Pipe Size: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 4

RL Deppmann August 24, 2026Monday Morning Minutes, Heat Exchangers, Steam, Shell and Tube, Steam, Condensate

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 …

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