Why is steam preferred?

Steam carries both pressure and temperature.

It is formed as a result of giving heat to water, it is environmentally friendly.

It is a clean and relatively inexpensive fluid that can be produced in large quantities.

Thanks to the pressure control, the temperature of the steam can be adjusted very precisely.

It is suitable for transporting large amounts of energy at small flow rates. For example, the thermal capacity of steam is 4 times higher than the thermal capacity of water at the same mass and temperature.

What should be considered when designing steam and condensate lines?

- In order to prevent possible condensate or dirt transfer, the branches should be taken from the upper part of the steam line.

- In order to prevent condensate from accumulating in the steam lines, a suitable type of sttrap group should be placed at the end of the line, under the collector and every 30-50 meters depending on the line diameter.

- Condensate pockets must be applied every 100 m in steam lines and also at points where line elevation is present.

- High quality steel drawn pipe should be selected in the construction of steam installation.

- Steam installation pipes should be inclined at the rates of 1/70 – 1/100 in accordance with the flow of condensate.

- The diameters of the steam and condensate pipes should be determined according to the boiler operating pressure and capacity values.

- From the steam lines, the steam branch should be taken from the upper part of the line in the form of a walking stick.

- Condensate inlet to the condensate lines should be in the form of a walking stick, in the direction of flow.