Steampiping DIAGRAM

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Horizontal – Saturated Steam on Tube Side (≤ 650 psig /45 barg) 
Constant Positive Differential Pressure (Non-Stall)

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Steampipe Specification pdf

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Steampipelines

Install condensate drain points with steam traps. Saturated Steam: Every 150-300 feet (25-50 m). Superheated Steam: Every 300-500 feet (50-75 m)

Install condensate drain points with steam traps at the bottom of any vertical lift regardless of the steam flow direction.

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Steamboiler piping

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Horizontal – Saturated Steam on Shell Side (≤ 200 psig /14 barg)
 Modulating Differential Pressure (Stall) – Closed System

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Vertical – Saturated Steam on Shell Side (≤ 200 psig /14 barg)
 Modulating Differential Pressure (Stall) – Closed System

Steampiping material

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Steampipe sizing Calculator

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Vertical – Saturated Steam on Tube Side (≤ 650 psig / 45 barg) 
Constant Positive Differential Pressure (Non-Stall)

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Vertical – Saturated Steam on Tube Side (≤ 650 psig / 45 barg) 
Constant Positive Differential Pressure (Non-Stall)

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Horizontal – Saturated Steam on Shell Side (≤ 650 psig /45 barg)
 Constant Positive Differential Pressure (Non-Stall)

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Vertical – Saturated Steam on Tube Side (≤ 200 psig / 14 barg) 
Modulating Differential Pressure (Stall) – Closed System

Steampiping design Handbook PDF

Installation of air vents at end of main location will prevent air being trapped in steam header, especially during start-up periods.

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Horizontal – Saturated Steam on Tube Side (≤ 200 psig / 14 barg) 
Modulating Differential Pressure (Stall) – Closed System