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Steam System Basics
Edward Brunet, Jr., P.E.
Overview
Steam has many uses in industry. It is used for
process heating, pressure control, mechanical drive, component separation and is
a source of water for many process reactions. Steam has many performance
advantages that make it an attractive means of delivering energy including low
toxicity, ease of transportability, high efficiency, high heat capacity and low
cost relative to other alternatives.
In this course, the student will review Section 1, "Steam
System Basics" in the document "Improving Steam System Performance: A
Sourcebook for Industry" published by the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Office of
Industrial Technologies. This publication describes basic steam system
components, outlines opportunities for energy and performance improvements, and
discusses the benefits of a systems approach in identifying and implementing
improvement opportunities. This course will focus only on Section 1 of the
publication, which describes basic steam system components. This course is
relevant to engineers with little knowledge of steam systems, who are interested
in expanding their knowledge base, as well as steam system users looking for a
refresher course on steam system basics.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of
fifteen questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or
Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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Operation and relative merits of different types of
boilers
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Components of a boiler and their impact on boiler
performance and efficiency
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Components of a steam distribution system, including
piping, valves, separators, accumulators and traps
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Different end users of steam in industry and how they
operate
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Components and advantages of a condensate recovery
system.
Course
Click on the following PDF attachment and review Section 1, "Steam System
Basics" of the U.S. Dept. of Energy publication "Improving Steam System
Performance: A Sourcebook for Industry" prior to taking a quiz for credit.
The quiz will only focus on Section 1 of the document.
Note that the attached file contains only Section 1 of the referenced
publication. To view the entire publication for further information on
steam systems, visit the Best Practices page on the U.S. Dept. of Energy's
website at http://www.oit.doe.gov/bestpractices/steam/tools.shtml.
"Steam System Basics" (967 KB)
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To obtain PDH credits for this course, you will need to take a quiz for
credit. Click on the link below.
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Related Books
Boilers, Evaporators & Condensers
A Practical Guide to Steam Turbine Technology
Steam Distribution Systems
Large Power Steam Turbines
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