The Liqui-Mover® Float Operated Pump’s Reputation for Durability Starts with Spring Design
Kadant Johnson's spring design can help prevent failures in some float level control pressure powered pumps.
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Importance of Correct Desuperheater Selection
Not all desuperheaters are made equal. Desuperheaters come in various types and are selected based on application.
Read moreWritten by Mohammed Qasim on May 12, 2020.
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.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on June 05, 2018.
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.
Read moreWritten by Jeff Chaloux on October 20, 2017.
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.
Read moreWritten by Erich Bernhardt on April 25, 2017.
What Is a Thermocompressor?
Kadant Johnson engineers each thermocompressor for its application to maximize efficiency.
Read moreWritten by Erich Bernhardt on March 08, 2022.
The Basics of a Thermocompressor
A thermocompressor is a device used to boost low-pressure steam to higher pressures for reuse in multiple applications.
Read moreWritten by Erich Bernhardt on July 30, 2019.
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.
Read moreWritten by Mike Soucy on January 16, 2018.
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?
Read moreWritten by Jan Walter on August 28, 2017.
Thermocompressor Installation & Troubleshooting
Thermocompressors can be installed in any orientation, but directing the discharge horizontally or downward is preferred.
Read moreWritten by Jerry Timm on March 28, 2017.
