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No. 27 – Condensate Chambers for Steam Flow Measurement

The basic concept of impulse tubing for steam flow instruments is the same as that behind impulse tubing for liquid flow instruments. However, additional problems are introduced in
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No. 25 – Condensate Removal from Steam Lines

BEST PRACTICE NO. 25

Condensate Removal From Steam Lines

All steam distribution lines need to have adequate condensate removal from the steam line on a continuous basis. No matter how well the
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No. 24 – Steam Heat Transfer Components

1. Summary

Twelve primary factors affect the performance, longevity, and ongoing maintenance requirements for steam heat-transfer components. Generally, a steam component should be evaluated in terms of a 10-year
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No. 22 – Steam Separation

The efficiency of any steam system is depended largely on the quality of steam that is delivered to the process equipment.  All end users or process applications require
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No. 21 – Flash Steam Vent Condensers

BEST PRACTICE NO. 21

FLASH STEAM VENT CONDENSERS

OVERVIEW

With today’s energy pricing and the need to reduce emissions, a plant’s steam/condensate systems cannot afford to vent flash steam to the atmosphere. The
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Steam Trap Design – Best Practice No. 20

BEST PRACTICE NO. 20

STEAM TRAP SIZING

Proper steam trap sizing is the most important factor in obtaining efficient and reliable steam trap operation. Even if the correct operational design of steam
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No. 19 – Why Insulation Is Important

A proactive insulation-management program is critical to overall steam system thermal-cycle efficiency. Furthermore, because steam systems operate above 212°F (100°C) and as high as 1200°F (649°C), the negative effects of
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No. 18 – Flash Steam

Steam Trap Visual Testing
BEST PRACTICE NO. 18 UNDERSTANDING FLASH STEAM

DEFINITION OF FLASH STEAM

Question: Figure 1 depicts a process application. The steam pressure to the steam process is 100 psig @ 338°F. What is the temperature
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No. 17 – Pigtails for Steam Pressure Gauges

The Importance of a Pigtail on a Steam Pressure Gauge The pigtail was invented to prevent the internal parts of steam pressure gauges, particularly the materials of the responsive
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How to Calculate the Cost of Steam – Best Practice No. 16

BEST PRACTICE NO. 16

COST OF STEAM - HOW TO CALCULATE

Knowing the correct cost of steam is very important for many reasons, and all of them have to do with improving
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