Process Steam Systems: A Practical Guide for Operators, Maintainers, Designers, and Educators
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Process Steam Systems: A Practical Guide for Operators, Maintainers, Designers, and Educators

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Process Steam Systems: A Practical Guide for Operators, Maintainers, Designers, and Educators

About this book

Process Steam Systems

A comprehensive and accessible handbook for process steam systems

The revised second edition of Process Steam Systems: A Practical Guide for Operators, Maintainers, Designers, and Educators delivers a practical guide to ensuring steam systems are properly and efficiently designed, operated, and maintained. The book provides comprehensive information designed to improve process steam system knowledge, reliability, and integration into current manufacturing processes.

The most up-to-date version of this volume includes brand-new coverage of current codes, sustainability measures, and updated applications. Heat transfer theory and thermodynamics are tied into practical applications with new practice problems ideal for both professionals seeking to improve their skills and engineers-in training.

Readers will also find:

  • Thorough design criteria for process steam systems, complete with detailed illustrations for piping and controls
  • An entirely new chapter on the history of steam systems, including the evolution of the ASME code and boiler accidents
  • Revised coverage of current NFPA, ASME, CSD-1, FM, and building codes, as well as new insurance requirements relevant to practitioners in the industry
  • Expansive design guidance for steam system efficiency upgrades

Perfect for operations and maintenance staff at manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial laundries, Process Steam Systems: A Practical Guide for Operators, Maintainers, Designers, and Educators will also earn a place in the libraries of consulting engineers and engineering students with an interest in process manufacturing.

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Table of contents

  1. Process Steam System
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. List of Examples
  6. List of Tables
  7. 1 Steam: a Heat Transfer Fluid
  8. 2 The Development of Boiler Safety
  9. 3 Understanding Heat Transfer
  10. 4 Steam Formation, Accumulation, and Condensation
  11. 5 Steam Quality: It Matters
  12. 6 The Steam System Design
  13. 7 The Steam Generator
  14. 8 Boiler Operation and Trim
  15. 9 The Steam Delivery System
  16. 10 The Condensate Recovery System
  17. 11 The Feed Water System
  18. 12 Steam System Chemistry Control
  19. 13 Mechanical Room Considerations
  20. 14 Steam System Applications
  21. 15 Specialized Steam Equipment
  22. 16 Steam System Efficiency/Sustainability
  23. 17 Shutdown, Startup, Inspection, and Maintenance
  24. 18 Troubleshooting and Commissioning Basics
  25. 19 Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Steam Generator
  26. 20 Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Steam Delivery System
  27. 21 Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Condensate and Feed Water System
  28. 22 Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Water Treatment Equipment
  29. 23 Sample Problem Sets
  30. Appendix A References and Reference Information
  31. Appendix B Operations, Maintenance, and Inspection Guidance
  32. Appendix C Steam System Design and Commissioning Guidance
  33. Appendix D Problem Set Answers
  34. Index
  35. EULA