Steam Heating Systems - Classifications
Steam systems carries heat through pipes from the boiler to consumers as heat exchangers, process equipment etc.
Steam is commonly used to distribute heat from a boiler to consumers like heat exchangers, process equipment etc. Steam is also used for heating buildings.
Steam systems can be classified by pressure, method for returning condensate and/or pipe lay out.
Classification of Steam Systems by Pressure
Its common to classify steam systems as
- High pressure above 20 kN/m2 (3 lb/in2)
- Low pressure up to 20 kN/m2 (3 lb/in2)
- Vacuum
Classification of Steam Systems by Method of Condensate Return
Steam systems can be classified as
- Gravity
- Mechanical
Classification of Steam Systems by Pipe Lay Out
Steam systems can be classified by pipe scheme:
- One pipe or two pipe
- Up-feed or down-feed
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Steam and Condensate
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Properties of Saturated Steam - SI Units
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