Process Steam Systems: A Practical Guide for Operators, Maintainers and Designers

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 INDICE: Preface P–1 .List of Examples E–1 .List of Tables T–1 .Chapter 1: Steam– A Heat Transfer .Fluid What is Steam? 1–1 .Steam System Types 1–5 .The Process Steam System 1–6 .Chapter 2: Steam Formation, Storage and Condensation .The Formation of Steam– Boiling 2–1 .The Boiling Process 2–5 .The Formation of Flash Steam 2–11 .Steam Accumulation and Storage 2–13 .Condensation of Steam 2–15 .Chapter 3: Understanding Heat Transfer .Radiation Type Heat Transfer 3–2 .Conductive Type Heat Transfer 3–4 .Convection Type Heat Transfer 3–8 .The Heat Transfer Equations 3–9 .Heat Flux 3–20 .Chapter 4: Steam Quality: It Matters .Why Steam Quality is Important 4–2 .Poor Steam Quality Causes and Cures 4–3 .Steam Classifications 4–7 .Measuring Steam Quality 4–10 .Superheated Steam 4–11 .Chapter 5: Boiler Room Considerations .Steam Generator Selection 5–1 .Steam System Performance Considerations 5–6 .Environmental Considerations 5–10 .Boiler Room Utilities 5–17 .Chapter 6: The Steam Generator .The Ideal Steam Generator 6–2 .Fossil Fuel Fired Boilers 6–3 .Solid Fuel Fired Boilers 6–9 .Electric Boilers 6–10 .Unfired Steam Generators 6–12 .Chapter 7: Boiler Trim, Fuel Delivery and Combustion Control System .The Packaged Boiler Concept 7–1 .Fuel Delivery and Combustion Systems 7–9 .Low Emissions 7–16 .Chapter 8: The Steam Delivery System .Steam Flow 8–1 .Steam Distribution Piping 8–2 .Control Valves 8–15 .Steam Accumulators 8–20 .Steam Filtration 8–23 .Sensing Equipment 8–25 .Stop and Safety Valves 8–25 .Chapter 9: The Condensate Recovery System .Condensate Line Sizing 9–3 .Steam Trap Applications 9–7 .Flash steam Utilization 9–17 .Condensate Collection 9–20 .Surge Tank Application 9–26 .Chapter 10: The Feed Water System .Feed Water De–aeration 10–2 .Feed Water Tanks 10–4 .Feed Water pumps 10–8 .Feed Water Piping 10–15 .Chapter 11: Steam System Chemistry Control .Basic Water Chemistry 11–1 .Scale Control 11–4 .Fouling Control 11–7 .Corrosion Control 11–8 .Boiler Blow Down 11–11 .Chemical Feed Systems 11–15 .Chemistry Limits 11–17 .Chapter 12: Steam System Applications .High Pressure Steam with High Condensate Returns 12–3 .Low Pressure Steam with High Condensate Returns 12–5 .High or Low Pressure Steam with Little or No Returns 12–7 .High Pressure/ Superheated Steam with Condensate Returns 12–9 .Multiple Boiler Installations 12–10 .Specialized Steam Using Equipment 12–11 .Chapter 13: Steam System Efficiency .The System Heat Balance 13–1 .Boiler Efficiency 13–2 .Steam System Efficiency 13–10 .Chapter 14: Start up, Shut down, Inspection and Maintenance .Startup and Shutdown Practices 14–1 .Boiler Safety Checks 14–4 .Maintenance and Inspection Practices 14–7 .Boil Out and Layup Practices 14–12 .Chapter 15: Troubleshooting and Commissioning Basics 15–1 .Chapter 16: Commissioning and Trouble Shooting the Steam Generator 16–1 .Chapter 17: Commissioning and Trouble Shooting the Steam Delivery System 17–1 .Chapter 18: Commissioning and Trouble Shooting the Condensate and Feed .Water System 18–1 .Chapter 19: Commissioning and Trouble Shooting the Water Treatment .Equipment 19–1 .Appendix A: References and Reference Information A–1 .Appendix B: Operation, Maintenance and Inspection Guidance B–1 .Appendix C: Steam System Design and Commissioning Guide C–1

• ISBN: 978-1-118-87718-0
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 336
• Fecha Publicación: 04/11/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés