Steam Lines And Condensate - Nortec SE Series Installation And Operation Manual

Steam Lines and Condensate Returns
MAIN RULES FOR ATMOSPHERIC STEAM LINES
 Slope the steam lines.
 Trap condensate (Use full size 'T' for Traps).
 Steam lines must not have any restrictions which could cause back pressure.
 Insulate with 1.0 in. (2.5 cm) pipe insulation.
 Follow recommended materials, size and length see tables.
Use Appropriate Slope
10 Degrees
0.5 in.
(12 mm)
Steam Line
Material Lb/hr (kg/hr)
0-100 (0-45)
Copper Tube 101-250 (46-113)
251-650 (114-295)
0-100 (0-45)
*Stainless Steel
101-250 (46-113)
Tube
251-650 (114-295)
Condair Hose 31-100 (14-45)**
Note: * Use only stainless steel tube for reverse osmosis and deionized water applications.
** Use 2 x 4 in. steam lines for steam capacities higher than 750 lb/hr (307 kg/hr)
*** Use one steam hose per 100 lb/hr (45 kg/hr) of output.
Steam Hose Odour: Condair hose may generate a slight odour during initial use.
This odour is temporary and will disappear after a short period of time.
17 | Installation
1 ft (30 cm)
2 Degrees
St eam Dire ction
1ft (30 cm)
Figure 12: Main Steam Line Requirements
Table 5: Recommended Steam Line Material
Steam Line Length
ft
0-90
0-180
0-260
0-90
0-180
0-260
<15
Insulate Pipe
2 in.
(5 cm)
1 in. (2.5 cm) pipe
insulation
m Steam Line Description
0-27 1 1/2 in. MED-L Tubing (1.625 in. OD)
0-54 3 in. MED-L Tubing (3.125 in. OD)
0-79 **4 in. MED-L Tubing (4.125 in. OD)
0-27 1.75 inch Tube x 0.065 inch thick wall
0-54 3 inch Tube x 0.065 inch thick wall
**4 inch Tube x 0.065 inch thick wall
0-79
<4.5 ***Part Number 1328820 (1 3/4")