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 …
Steam Trap Operation: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 9
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 …
Steam Trap Operation: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 8
How does a float and thermostatic (F&T) steam trap work, and what happens when steam pressure exceeds the trap’s rating? In this week’s Monday Morning …
Steam Pipe Sizing: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 5
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 …
Condensate Drop Leg and Pipe Size: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 4
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 …
Vacuum Breakers: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 3
This week we take a look at the vacuum breaker on a steam-to-water heat exchanger. Steam-to-water heat exchangers, or steam heating coils with on-off …
Why Use Low Steam Pressure: Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 2
A recent engineering graduate asked a question about reducing steam pressure before using the steam for heating and domestic water heat exchangers: Why do you …
Understanding Steam and Steam Heat Exchangers: Part 1
Steam heating systems are a bit of a mystery for many engineers and contractors. Much of the “old school” knowledge on steam heat exchangers retired …
Hydronic and Steam Heating Pressure Relief Valves
The pressure relief valve or pressure safety valve is the last line of defense when a steam or water heating system is in trouble. This …
Water Side Economizers Part 11: Summary of Design Thoughts
We can conclude the series on waterside economizers with a summary of suggestions for the engineer to consider. ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standards require this energy-saving …