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InteligentSystem
SolutionsSTEAMAIRHOTW
ATER
David M. Armstrong
InteligentSystem
SolutionsSTEAMAIRHOTW
ATER
David M. Armstrong
Why Use
Steam
We have already
developed the
equipment and
expertise to design
and install steam
systems for many
different
applications
We have a lot of
knowledge
concerning
steam
Steam is an
efficient heat
transfer
medium
Steam is
easily
controlled
Latent Heat
HEAT
15 PSIG
HEAT
60 PSIG
HEAT
15 PSIG
HEAT
60 PSIG
0 psig
15 pig
50 psig
Latent
Heat
BTU/lb
Sensible
Heat
BTU/lb
Specific Volume
Latent Heat
Sensible Heat
Steam Temperature
Steam Pressure
Identifying Steam
Properties
Steam Tables
What Do We Do With It
970
1150
800
600
400
180 212
200 32
0
212
Atmospheric Pressure
Remember:
InteligentSystem
SolutionsSTEAMAIRHOTW
ATER
David M. Armstrong
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Steam
Vapor
50.3 psig
297.97F
100 psig
337.9F
PRV
Trap
Trap
Trap
Vent
Trap
Trap
Trap
It Means:
The Steam System is Constantly Being
Filled With Water (Condensate)
It Means:
Your Steam System is Subject to Corrosion
( CO2 + H2O = H2CO3 )
It Means:
Your Steam System is Subject
to Water Hammer
It Means:
Your Heat Exchange
Equipment is Less Efficient
It Means:
Your System Must Be Properly Piped
It Means:
Your Equipment Must Be Properly Trapped