Fundamentals of Steam System Design

What You Will Learn

You will develop an understanding of the basic concepts of steam systems including terminology, properties of a system, analysis and design. After completing the course, you will develop an understanding of:

• Characteristics of steam
• Steam system types
• Terminal equipment in steam systems
• Steam system components, their function and location in the system
• Steam and condensate pipe sizing, support, and insulation
• Steam trap and condensate receiver sizing, selection and placement

Course Content

• Introduction to Steam System Design - Introduction and review of thermodynamic fundamentals.
• HVAC Steam Systems - Steam and condensate; advantages of steam; basics of Steam Systems in HVAC; operating pressures of steam systems; steam heating systems; steam condensate systems; and boiler connections.
• Terminal Units I - Natural convection units; ratings of heat-distributing units; corrections for nonstandard conditions; and applications.
• Terminal Units II - Unit heaters; unit ventilators; fan-coil units; cabinet heaters; induction units; and air-handling units.
• Boilers - Boilers, boiler classifications; fuels and combustion; efficiency; cost of producing steam; and boiler sizing.
• Steam Valves, Steam Traps, Flash Tanks, and Condensate Receiver Tanks - Fundamentals of valves; manual valves; self-contained valves; safety devices; steam traps; flash steam; and condensate receiver tanks.
• Steam Piping Design - Pipe sizing; piping; pipe materials; insulation; pipe expansion; and pipe supporting elements.

Who Should Enroll in this Course?

This is an excellent course for anyone who needs information on design and analysis of steam systems. A basic knowledge of thermodynamics and psychrometrics, fundamentals of HVAC systems, and fundamentals of heating and cooling loads is assumed. The target audience is:

• Recent engineering graduates who need additional courses in HVAC&R topics to improve their on-the-job performance
• Engineers who have recently entered the HVAC&R field from other engineering disciplines Technicians who want to increase their knowledge and skills in HVAC&R
• Architects, construction and building management professionals, and others responsible for the performance of HVAC&R systems

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