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 a modulating control …
Steam & Condensate Strainers: Steam & Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 11
R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes continues with a quick look at the strainers used in steam and steam heat exchanger basics. Something as simple …
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 and Condensate Pipe Sizing Health Care Example: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 7
The past two RLD Monday Morning minutes examined steam and condensate pipe sizing. This week we’ll use a Health Care Office Building for our example.
Steam Condensate Pipe Sizing: Steam and Steam Heat Exchanger Basics Part 6
Today’s HVAC and Process engineers may choose any number of pipe sizing programs for steam and condensate applications. Put in a load and a pressure …
Happy Labor Day from R.L. Deppmann
This Labor Day, we recognize the dedication of our team, customers, and industry partners whose hard work keeps our communities running strong. Thank you for …
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 …
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 …