Mark Fine presented to the Operating Engineers Local 324 at the Stationary Education Center & Apprenticeship on January 16, 2017. This training session covered basic …
Condensate Drop Leg and Pipe Size: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 4
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 …
What Is a Flow-Limiting Cartridge or Automatic Balancing Valve?
The flow-limiting cartridge is the heart of the automatic balancing valve and lets the valve act as the maximum flow rate controller. This maximum flow …
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 …
Steam Inlet Pipe Size of Steam-to-Water Heat Exchangers
Many institutional and industrial projects use steam to heat the water for hydronic heating, domestic water, or processes. The pipe size prior to the steam …
Steam Humidifier Condensate Handling: Humidification Basics Part 15
Proper operation of steam humidifiers includes proper handling of the condensate created while heating the metal surfaces. This week, the Monday Morning Minutes post provides some …
Steam Humidifier Distribution Panels for Short Absorption: Humidification Basics Part 14
Last week, we reviewed different types of steam humidifier distribution methods, which are inexpensive but have longer absorption distances. Many HVAC installations require very short …
Bell & Gossett Little Red Schoolhouse First Quarter 2017 Schedule
The B&G Little Red Schoolhouse First Quarter 2017 seminar schedule has been posted to the Bell & Gossett website. Seminar Title Dates Plumbing System Design Seminar Jan 23-25 Design …