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
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 …
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 …
Heat Exchanger Types and Where to Use Them: Part 4 – Variable Flow Applications
When should you choose to use a gasketed plate, brazed plate, or shell and tube heat exchanger? Often in HVAC, plumbing, or industrial systems any …
Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Leaking Gaskets
Shell and tube heat exchanger leaks can be very frustrating. Occasionally we receive a call from a frustrated contractor who swears he installed the heat …
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