Overview
This project-based course provides specialist knowledge of current practices in steam and condensate systems and the factors to be considered in their design.
Duration
5 days
Who is it for?
Designers, plant engineers, consultants and those responsible for the general layout of steam and condensate systems
Course objectives
- Understand the properties of steam and why it is used
- Calculate the steam demand for different types of steam plant
- Understand the requirements of steam distribution system
- Understand the need for different steam traps and air vents
- Understand the different methods of steam trap checking and their advantages and disadvantages
- Explain the requirement to remove and recover condensate
- Understand the need for pressure reduction and the different types available
- Explain the factors affecting control valves
- Realise the importance of flash steam recovery
- Explain how safety valves are set, lift and leak
- Size pressure reducing valves, steam pipe, condensate pipe, control valves, steam traps, condensate pumps, flash vessels, safety valves and blowdown vessel
What is covered
- Steam Fundamentals
- Boiler sizing
- Steam demand of plant
- Steam distribution
- Pressure control and safety valves
- Steam trapping and air venting inc Steam trap checking
- Condensate recovery
- Boiler house sizing
- Temperature controls
Pre-requisites
A good technical knowledge is needed. Delegates will benefit by first taking the Steam Utilisation correspondence course.
Outcome
City & Guilds Accredited Certificate
Format of course
Project-based and open book exam. Includes practical boiler house tour and demonstrations.