Norm Hall
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April 3, 2017
Don’t lift the condensate out of a steam heat exchanger or coil with a modulating control valve. Over the last several weeks in the R... READ MORE
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Condensate Lift: Steam & Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 12
Norm Hall
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March 27, 2017
Over the last several weeks, the R L Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes articles examined the trap sizing out of a heat exchanger or coil with... READ MORE
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Steam Trap Operation: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 10
Norm Hall
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March 13, 2017
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... READ MORE
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Steam Trap Operation: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 9
Norm Hall
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March 6, 2017
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... READ MORE
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Steam Trap Operation: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 8
Norm Hall
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February 27, 2017
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... READ MORE
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Steam Pipe Sizing: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 5
Norm Hall
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February 6, 2017
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... READ MORE
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Condensate Drop Leg and Pipe Size: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 4
Norm Hall
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January 30, 2017
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... READ MORE
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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... READ MORE
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Why Use Low Steam Pressure: Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 2
Norm Hall
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January 16, 2017
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... READ MORE
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Understanding Steam and Steam Heat Exchangers: Part 1
Norm Hall
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January 9, 2017
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... READ MORE
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