So, the capture of hot condensate left over from the steam generated by the coal-fire plant and return of it to the boiler for re-use likely wasn’t a consideration at the drawing table. “It probably ...

Every SCAP system design should include not just the coils, but also options for condensate return and steam conditioning and control, provisions for steam trapping and venting, and—potentially ...

Look at how the condensate-return line approaches the inlet to the condensate-receiver tank. There should be a continuous downhill run from the lowest steam trap to that inlet. If you see the return ...

A one-pipe system uses a single pipe to both supply steam to radiators and return condensate to the boiler. (See Figure 1.) Two-pipe systems incorporate one pipe to supply steam to radiators and a ...

Note the multiple condensate return lines. Illustration courtesy of ChemTreat, Inc. Depending on boiler pressure and design, and the processes served by the boiler steam, makeup treatment may ...

The steam is condensed by a heat exchanger system ... Purification or “polishing” of the return condensate is essential to guarantee a high-quality feedwater to the downstream boiler.

Another issue in food and beverage applications is the steam trap and condensate return system, which should remove condensate quickly to allow heat transfer to occur and eliminate the stall point.

As steam condenses in the turbine ... to elevate pH and thus minimize corrosion around steam traps and in condensate return sets. Often, a blend of several amines of different volatilities ...

A steam trap is an automatic valve that filters out condensate as it collects in pipes. When enough condensate builds up, the trap opens up and releases it into other pipes called the condensate ...

You can also improve steam specialties like valves, regulators, steam traps, and condensate return equipment (or lack of) to achieve greater efficiency. Safety is the top priority for boiler operators ...