It's crucial your steam reaches the point of use in the most cost-effective, energy-efficient way possible. Sizing of pipes, key drainage techniques, how your piping is supported and deals with expansion, venting, and heat transfer calculations are dealt with in this section.
Here we examine what is the steam and condensate loop, the working pressure of a system, and see why pressure-reducing valves are used.
Covering the international standards, schedule numbers, piping materials, and detailed information on the equations, charts, and tables needed to pick the correct piping. Includes comprehensive appendices.
We look at the overall layout, condensate drain points, using branch lines, steam separators and strainers, how to calculate your running load, and what to look out for to avoid waterhammer.
Because they are carrying hot fluids or steam, allowance must be made for expansion. Here we cover the various methods of making sure your pipes are properly installed.
How to effectively remove air and noncondensable gases from a steam system, and how to calculate, and reduce, heat losses from pipework. Includes relevant international standards covering the subject.