Commercial Electric Humidifiers: Which Style Should I Choose? (Part 1)
Proper humidification in buildings is critical in the fight to reduce the spread of air-borne viruses. We have known this for years, but the pandemic …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Humidifier Placement In Airstream is Critical
Absorption or non-wetting distance is the dimension downstream from the leaving side of the steam dispersion assembly to the point where wetting will not occur, although wisps of steam may be present. Solid objects at duct air temperature, such as coils, dampers, fans, etc., downstream of this dimension will remain dry. Location A is the best choice. [Read more…]
How to Design for Proper Steam Humidification Steam Absorption
Humidification of buildings helps provide a healthy and comfortable work environment. The next several R.L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes will examine steam absorption humidification and provide solutions to some of the common issues we see on a regular basis. Dri-Steem Corporation provides a variety of products to solve the many needs in this area of the HVAC [Read more…]