{"product_id":"process-steam-systems-a-practical-guide-for-operators-maintainers-designers-and-educators-9781119838937","title":"Process Steam Systems A Practical Guide for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess Steam Systems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive and accessible handbook for process steam systems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe revised second edition of \u003ci\u003eProcess Steam Systems: A Practical Guide for Operators, Maintainers, Designers, and Educators\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e Thorough design criteria for process steam systems, complete with detailed illustrations for piping and contr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e List of Examples xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Steam: a Heat Transfer Fluid 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Steam? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Is Safe and Flexible 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Is Easy to Control 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Concept of Steam Formation: Boiling 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure and Boiling 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ideal Gas Law 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Development of Boiler Safety 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow It All Began 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Consequences of Development 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment of Asme Code 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture of Steam 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Understanding Heat Transfer 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadiation-Type Heat Transfer 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConduction-Type Heat Transfer 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvection-Type Heat Transfer 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Heat Transfer Equations 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient (U) 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003emean Temperature Difference (ΔT \u003csub\u003eM\u003c\/sub\u003e) 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eΔT \u003csub\u003em\u003c\/sub\u003e for a Steam Boiler 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eΔT \u003csub\u003em\u003c\/sub\u003e for a Steam to Process Fluid Heat Exchanger 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurface Area (m) 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeat Flux 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Steam Formation, Accumulation, and Condensation 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Boiling Process 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteaming 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLatent and Sensible Heat Versus Pressure 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCondensation of Steam 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Formation of Flash Steam 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Accumulation and Storage 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Steam Quality: It Matters 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Steam Quality Is Important 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoor Steam Quality Causes and Cures 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Classifications 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring Steam Quality 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuperheated Steam 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Steam System Design 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam System Types 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Process Steam System: An Overview 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Steam Generator 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ideal Steam Generator 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Generator Types 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFossil Fuel-Fired Boilers 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolid Fuel-Fired Boilers 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric Boilers 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnfired Steam Generators 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeat Recovery Steam Generators 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Boiler Operation and Trim 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Packaged Boiler Concept 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuel Delivery and Combustion Systems 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow Emissions 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Boiler Sequencing 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 The Steam Delivery System 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Flow 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Distribution Piping 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl Valves 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Accumulation 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Filtration 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensors and Meters 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Metering 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop and Safety Valves 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Condensate Recovery System 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCondensate Line Sizing 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Trap Applications 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermostatic Group 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical Group 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermodynamic Group 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermostatic Steam Trap Group 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical Group 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermodynamic Group 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlash Steam Utilization 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Size Flash Tanks and Vent Lines 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCondensate Collection 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric Condensate Return System 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure Motive Condensate Pump 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure Motive Pump Installation Requirements 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePumped Condensate Return Line Installation 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurge Tank Application 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 The Feed Water System 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed Water Deaeration 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Elimination of Dissolved Gases 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed Water Tanks 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed Water Tank Sizing 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed Water Pumps 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed Water Pump Sizing 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed Water Piping 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed Water-Surge Tank Controls 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Steam System Chemistry Control 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Water Chemistry 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScale Control 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFouling Control 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrosion Control 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoiler Blowdown 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest Operating Practices for Boiler Blowdown 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomatic Versus Manual Blowdown Controls 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Blowdown Rate 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical Feed Systems 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemistry Limits 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam System Metallurgy 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Mechanical Room Considerations 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodes and Standards 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Load Profile 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam System Performance Considerations 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Considerations 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoiler Room Utilities 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Steam System Applications 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow-Pressure Steam with High Condensate Returns 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-Pressure Steam with High Condensate Returns 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh- or Low-Pressure Steam with Little or No Returns 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-Pressure or Superheated Steam with Condensate Returns 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Boiler Installations 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam for Hot Water Generation 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Miscellaneous Steam-Use Application Designs 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Specialized Steam Equipment 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack Pressure Turbine 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Hydro Heater 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Superheaters 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Dump Mufflers 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJacketed Kettles 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSterilizers 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReboilers 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Steam System Efficiency\/Sustainability 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe System Heat Balance 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoiler Heat Balance 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoiler Efficiency 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam System Efficiency 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoiler Internal Cleanliness 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Delivery System Efficiency 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCondensate and Feed Water System Efficiency 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiomass Fuel Water Content Reduction 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Shutdown, Startup, Inspection, and Maintenance 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShutdown and Startup Practices 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoiler Safety Checks 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance and Inspection Practices 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspections 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoil Out and Layup Practices 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Troubleshooting and Commissioning Basics 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStartup Versus Commissioning 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproach to Troubleshooting 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Play the Blame Game 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecommissioning 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Steam Generator 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Boiler Input, Output, and Efficiency 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoiler Performance Test 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommissioning the Boiler Burner Controls 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommissioning the Boiler Pressure Control System 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommissioning the Boiler Level Control System 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommissioning the Boiler Blowdown Controls 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Boiler Troubleshooting 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Steam Delivery System 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Distribution Piping 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl Valves 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteam Piping Venting 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCondensate Trapping\/Draining 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting the Steam Delivery System 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Condensate and Feed Water System 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCondensate Collection 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed Water System 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting the Condensate and Feed Water Systems 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Commissioning 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