Tutorials
1. Basics of Steam
What is Steam?Principal Applications for Steam
Types of Steam
Vapor and Flash Steam
What is Vacuum Steam?
4. Steam Trap
What is a Steam Trap?The History of Steam Traps #1
The History of Steam Traps #2
Traps and Orifices Part 1
Traps and Orifices Part 2
Temperature Control Trap Precautions
Steam Locking and Air Binding
Trap Installation Orientation
Trap Back Pressure
Insulating Traps
Steam Trap Losses - what it costs you
Understanding Steam Traps
Steam Trap Selection
6. Other Valves
Types of Manual ValvesBypass Valves
Check Valve Installation and Benefits
Pressure Reducing Valves for Steam
7. Condensate Recovery
Introduction to Condensate RecoveryTypes of Condensate Recovery Systems
Open vs. Closed Condensate Recovery
Condensate Recovery Piping
Stall Phenomenon #1: Causes & Resulting Problems
Stall Phenomenon #2: Methods for Preventing Stall
Steam Heat Exchangers are Underworked and Over-Surfaced
8. Water Hammer
What is it?The Mechanism
Cause and Location
In Steam Distribution Lines
In Equipment
In Condensate Transport Piping
Conclusion
9. Energy Efficiency
Tips to improve steam plant efficiencyAdvice on Winter Preparation for Steam Systems
Handle Steam More Intelligently
Optimize the Entire Steam System
Use Available Data to Lower System Cost
Published Articles
| Category | Article | Date | Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency | Use Available Data to Lower System Cost | 2011/05 | IETC 2011  |
| Steam Trap | Understanding Steam Traps | 2011/02 | CEP, AIChE |
| Energy Efficiency | Ask the Experts: Optimize the Entire Steam System | 2008/06 | CEP, AIChE |
| Energy Efficiency | Handle Steam More Intelligently | 2006/11 | CHE |
| Steam Heating | Steam Heat Exchangers are Underworked and Over-Surfaced | 2004/11 | CHE |
| Steam Trap | Steam Trap Selection: Don't Get Steamed | 2003/04 | CHE |
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