This document was prepared to assist industrial plant operating personnel in avoiding steam purity related problems, and it includes the following descriptive sections: Steam Purity, Problems Caused by Poor Steam Purity, Methods of Detecting Steam Purity Problems, Investigating a Steam Purity Problem, Operating Guidelines to Avoid Steam Purity Problems and Steam Sampling and Analysis.

This publication provides recommendations for water chemistry monitoring and is a companion to the ASME "Consensus on Operating Practices for the Control of Feedwater and Boiler Water Chemistry in Modern Industrial Boilers," "A Practical Guide to Avoiding Steam Purity Problems in the Industrial Plant," and "Consensus on Operating Practices for Control of Water and Steam Chemistry in Combined Cycle and Cogeneration Power Plants." These documents provide guidance for avoiding the penalties of severe corrosion or deposition in steam generation systems and end user equipment.

The Water Technology Subcommittee of the ASME Research and Technology Committee on Water and Steam in Thermal Systems, has established a Consensus on Best Tube Sampling Practices for Boilers & Nonnuclear Steam Generators. This publication is an important companion to previously published documents prepared to inform and educate the reader and to develop good chemistry control and operating practices for steam and water usage in thermal systems. The earlier publications are Consensus on Operating Practices for the Control of Feedwater and Boiler Water Chemistry in Modern Industrial Boilers; A Practical Guide to Avoiding Steam Purity Problems in the Industrial Plant; Consensus for the Lay-up of Boilers, Turbines, Turbine Condensers, and Auxiliary Equipment, Consensus on Operating Practices for the Sampling and Monitoring of Feedwater and Boiler Water Chemistry in Modern Industrial Boilers, and Consensus on Operating Practices for Control of Water and Steam Chemistry in Combined Cycle and Cogeneration Power Plants.

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.

Comprehensively describes the equipment used in process steam systems, good operational and maintenance practices, and techniques used to troubleshoot system problems Explains how an entire steam system should be properly designed, operated and maintained Includes chapters on commissioning and troubleshooting various process systems and problems Presents basic thermodynamics and heat transfer principles as they apply to good process steam system design Covers Steam System Efficiency Upgrades; useful for operations and maintenance personnel responsible for modifying their systems

Filled with over 225 boiler/HRSG operation and design problems, this book covers steam generators and related systems used in process plants, refineries, chemical plants, electrical utilities, and other industrial settings. Emphasizing the thermal engineering aspects, the author provides information on the design and performance of steam generators

Heat Exchangers: Operation, Performance, and Maintenance, Third Edition covers heat exchanger installation, commissioning and operation, and maintenance and performance monitoring in service. Focusing on in-service issues like flow-induced vibration, corrosion, and corrosion control, and fouling and fouling control, the book explores performance deterioration in service, maintenance issues, defects, tube failures, and how to detect these issues with NDT methods. It discusses various cleaning processes and repair methods. The book also considers boilers, utility boilers, coal-based thermal power plants, boiler corrosion, and boiler degradation mechanisms. It discusses different types of cooling systems, feedwater treatment, deaerators, feedwater heaters, economizers, condensers, cooling towers, and cooling-water management. The book serves as a useful reference for researchers, graduate students, power plant engineers, and engineers in the field of heat exchanger design, including pressure vessel manufacturers.