Hydronic pumps all do the same basic thing—they circulate water. So why are there so many different types and configurations? And what are the criteria …
Medium and High Pressure Steam Vented Flash Tank Trim: Part 2
Steam flash tanks provide a valuable service in medium and high-pressure condensate return systems. The last R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes (MMM) article described …
Medium and High Pressure Steam Vented Flash Tank Trim
The last R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes (MMM) article described the difference between horizontal and vertical high-pressure condensate flash tanks. Once a decision is …
The ASME Story
ASME is best known for improving the safety of equipment used in manufacturing and construction particularly boilers and pressure vessels.
Medium and High Pressure Steam Flash Tank Selection
The last several R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes articles focused on steam and condensate handling. Condensate flashes into steam in the return lines after …
Condensate Pump Discharge Balance Valves: A New Perspective
The last R L Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes (MMM) focused on the critical relationship between the steam condensate return temperature and proper pump NPSH required …
Straight Edge Alignment on a Base Mounted Pump
This month’s Service Tip comes to us from Shane Lombard, R.L. Deppmann Service Technician. Have you noticed that you’re going through coupler sleeves sooner than …
New LPD Strainer Design Saves 40% in Energy Usage vs Basket Strainers
What if a product could save 40% in energy usage without increasing the cost in a hydronic or steam system? This week’s R L Deppmann …
Pump Cavitation
“Pump cavitation is, by definition, the formation and subsequent collapse or implosion of vapor bubbles in a pump. This usually occurs when gaseous bubbles are …
Introduction of the Bell & Gossett Circuit Sentry Flo-Setter II
Bell & Gossett is pleased to announce the introduction of the all new Circuit Sentry™ Flo-Setter™ II. The Flo-Setter II offers superior pressure independent flow …