The Fluid Controls Institute (FCI) recently released Tech Sheet #108: Condensate Line Sizing for Gravity Returns from Steam Traps and Heat Recovery which is available as a free download from the FCI ...

Can I run a hot water zone off an existing steam boiler without a heat exchanger? Yes, but there is a limit to how much radiation you can support from your steam boiler. Boiler manufacturers list two ...

Steam quality is the proportion of saturated steam (vapor) in a saturated condensate (liquid)/steam (vapor) mixture. A steam quality of 0 indicates 100 percent liquid (condensate), while a steam ...

Water and steam are the lifeblood of any steam-driven power facility, and proper chemistry control is critically important to plant operation, reliability, the bottom line, and especially personnel ...

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Steam distribution from the boiler to the points of end use should occur with minimal loss of energy. However, the total amount of steam distributed (figure 1) never matches the amount of steam coming ...

This week, we're diving into the intricacies of high and low pressure condensate. Learn why it's crucial to keep them separated and their specific roles in steam systems. Safety notice: Always consult ...

If engineered well and drained properly, a simple finned-tube heat exchanger can help maximize a fossil-fueled power plant’s combustion efficiency, capacity, and air pollution reduction. Use the ...

One key to becoming a good process engineer or effective operator is understanding heat transfer. The 10 most common heat-transfer malfunctions are: • Internal bypassing. • Vapor binding. • Flux ...