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Steam.. The energy fluid Steam today is an integral and essential part of modern technology. Without it, our food, textile, chemical, medical, power, heating and transport industries could not exist or perform as they do .. |
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The Boiler House The boiler is the heart of the steam system. The typical modern packaged boiler is powered by a burner which sends heat into the boiler tubes .. |
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What is Steam? A better understanding of the properties of steam may be achieved by understanding the general molecular and atomic structure of matter, and applying this knowledge to ice, water and steam .. |
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What is Condensate? Steam that has been condensed back into water by either raising its pressure or lowering its temperature. Not to be confused with demineralized, de-ionized, make up, or softened water .. |
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What are Steam Traps? The duty of a steam trap is to discharge condensate, air and other incondensable gases from a steam system while not permitting the escape of live steam .. |
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Thermostatic Steam Trap Thermostatic traps operate in response to the surrounding steam temperature. The operation and benefits of 3 different types are considered on the page .. |
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Mechanical Steam Trap Mechanical steam traps rely on the difference in density between steam and condensate in order to operate .. |
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Thermodynamic Steam Trap Thermodynamic steam traps have a unique operating principle which relies on the dynamics of water and flash steam .. |
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Orifice Plate Steam Trap The big difference with all other types of steam traps is that orifice plate steam traps have no moving parts. The operation of the orifice trap is mainly based on the difference in density between water and steam .. |
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What are Drip Legs in Steam Piping? Drip Legs are vertical pipe pockets along the main steam line where condensate is collected for drainage from the system .. |
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Exhaust Vapor Condenser The Exhaust Vapor Condenser (EVC), a reliable and innovative heat exchanger that is environmentally friendly and has proven to provide efficient payback within short periods of time, some applications within one year .. |
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Steam distribution system An efficient steam distribution system is essential if steam of the right quality and pressure is to be supplied, in the right quantity, to the steam using equipment .. |
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Steam System Design - Pipes and pipe sizing Pipe sizing is a crucial aspect of steam system design. The article offers detailed advice on standards, schedules, materials and sizing for various saturated and superheated steam duties .. |
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Steam System Expansion Any steam system must be fully supported, able to expand during operation and sufficiently flexible to allow movement as a result .. |
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Calculation Steam Table Calculation by Spirax Sarco .. |
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