Importance of Correct Desuperheater Selection

Not all desuperheaters are made equal. Desuperheaters come in various types and are selected based on application.

Written by Mohammed Qasim on May 12, 2020. Posted in Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling

The Basics of a Thermocompressor

A thermocompressor is a device used to boost low-pressure steam to higher pressures for reuse in multiple applications.

Written by Erich Bernhardt on July 30, 2019. Posted in Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling

Turbulator® Tube™ Bars: Heat Transfer Rate and Uniformity

Turbulator Tube bars provide significant improvement in both the heat transfer rate and heat transfer uniformity from dryers with rimming condensate.

Written by Danielle Rohrer on June 05, 2018. Posted in Maintenance, Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling

Do High-Efficiency Thermocompressors Save Steam?

High-efficiency thermocompressors do offer a higher entrainment ratio which means a lower motive steam (high-pressure) flow is required.

Written by Mike Soucy on January 16, 2018. Posted in Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling

Are the Non-Condensable Bleeds on Thermocompressor Sections Necessary?

Most thermocompressor sections are equipped with a non-condensable bleed (NCB) which are are applied to thermocompressor sections to prevent accumulation of non-condensable gases in the dryers.

Written by Jeff Chaloux on October 20, 2017. Posted in Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling

How to use a Vacuum Breaker above design temperature?

What to do when you need a vacuum breaker to protect your pipes and tanks and your steam temperature is higher than the temperature limit of the vacuum breaker?

Written by Jan Walter on August 28, 2017. Posted in Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling

How to Overcome the Challenges of Vacuum Systems When Using a Conventional Pressure-Powered Pump

Pressure-powered pumps have shown their worth on draining condensate from systems where centrifugal pumps have experienced reliability issues due to cavitation.

Written by Erich Bernhardt on April 25, 2017. Posted in Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling

Thermocompressor Installation & Troubleshooting

Thermocompressors can be installed in any orientation, but directing the discharge horizontally or downward is preferred.

Written by Jerry Timm on March 28, 2017. Posted in Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling

How Does a Vacuum Breaker Work?

In this video, we demonstrate how a vacuum breaker allows air to enter a system to replace a change in volume that occurs during the steam-to-condensate phase change.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on March 15, 2017. Posted in Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling

Vacuum Breaker Basics – An interview with Erich Bernhardt

Written by Jan Walter on January 17, 2017. Posted in Maintenance, Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling