|
The troublesome condensate trap: the rest of the story. (component of heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems)
; The condensate trap is one of the most deceptive, trouble-pro...the past, the problems caused by the condensate trap have been virtually ignored by...News, titled Don't get caught in a (condensate) trap of your own correctly identifies...
Read more
|
|
Advanced amines cut condensate corrosion Virtually all steam generators use some type of neutralizing amine, or a blend of neutralizing and filming amines, to prevent corrosion in the condensate and feedwater systems. The selection of amines and dosage rates requires an understanding of three characteristics: molecular weight, basicity, and relative volatility
; Condensate-system corrosion is most commonly associated with CO2...until it dissolves, when it forms carbonic acid in the condensate. Although CO2 is found in many waters in the free state...In addition to this source, CO2 is ingested whenever condensate comes in contact with air--such as in the main ...
Read more
|
|
|
The condensate trap: a costly failure. (heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems)
; The condensate trap is one of the most deceptive, trouble-prone, and costly...creating negative pressure (a vacuum) in the region of the condensate drip pan. Thus, condensate must be discharged from a vacuum. For successful operation...
Read more
|
|
Maintaining steam/condensate lines. (HVAC/Maintenance )
; Steam and condensate systems must be maintained with the same diligence...Fig. 1. The program must encompass the steam and condensate system as well. A properly maintained condensate system maximizes condensate recovery, which is a...
Read more
|
|
Steam and condensate system rebuilds improve dryer control
; Donohue mill improves steam and condensate systems, including stationary siphons...transfer to the sheet and efficient condensate removal, they are virtually set-and...reaching the limits of heat transfer or condensate removal capability, they can be difficult...
Read more
|
|
Condensate Considerations: PUMP A PRIMER.
; ...factors to be reckoned with in selecting condensate transfer and boiler feed equipment. This...the question has been raised, why save the condensate? Why not dump the 'used condensate down the drain and simply replenish the boiler...
Read more
|
|
|
Maintain condensate control for healthier hvac: the key to maintaining healthy air-handling units is to keep moisture to a minimum. (heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry)(excerpt from HVAC Maintenance and Operations Handbook, 1998)
; ...keep moisture to a minimum. Suitable condensate control is achieved, and an acceptable...program can be implemented, only when condensate is confined to: 1. Surfaces of the cooling coil; 2. A small and properly sloped condensate drain pan; and 3. A well-drained system...
Read more
|
|
|
Steam stripping foul condensate more efficient with spiral heat exchanger use
; ...throughout the U.S. to treat their foul condensate streams in order to remove pulping and wood chemicals from the condensate. These chemicals create problems...steam stripper system, the foul condensate is filtered and fed to a stripping...
Read more
|
|
Don't forget to consider the condensate.(Service Clinic)
; ...For example, failure to properly drain condensate from central air conditioning systems...important to ensure proper function of the condensate drain system on every service call. Condensate Drain Options The first and easiest option...
Read more
|
|
The trouble with condensate pumps: here are a dozen troubleshooting tips.(Holohan on Hydronics)
; ...common things that cause problems with condensate pumps. Keep it on file; help you shine...be a strainer at the inlet of every condensate pump to collect sediment from the system...When the strainer clogs, little or no condensate returns to the pump's receiver. The...
Read more
|
For more facts and information,
see all related premium articles
