Steam Orifice Traps
This online engineering PDH course describes some of the basic steam trap selection and sizing considerations. These have an impact on the operation of the building HVAC steam system and likewise on the energy use of the building.
Making steam trap selection and sizing decisions requires a good understanding of not only the capacity requirements but also the operational requirements of the various types of steam traps available on the market. Advantages and disadvantages are associated with each type of steam trap.
This 2 PDH online course is applicable to mechanical engineers who design or work with steam systems and want to understand the advantages and disadvantages associated with the types of traps covered in this course material.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Steam trap classification
- Operational characteristics
- Orifice steam traps
- Conventional steam traps
- User experiences
- Additional needed information for steam trap applications
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the material contained in the Guide to Orifice Plate Steam Traps published by the National Technical Information Service.
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