Process Steam Systems: A Practical Guide For Operators, Maintainers, And Designers

This book provides a practical guide covering all aspects of the system that can be used to ensure the steam system is operated and maintained properly and efficiently. It provides guidance that relates a process steam system reliability to design as well as preventative maintenance practices for operations and maintenance personnel responsible for modifying their systems.

Topics include: The Concept of Boiling and Condensing; The Importance of Heat Transfer; Steam Quality: It Matters; Process Steam Applications; Boiler Room Considerations; Steam Generator Types; The Packaged Boiler Concept, The Steam Delivery System, The Condensate Recovery System, The Feed Water System, Steam System Chemistry Control, Steam System Efficiency Upgrades, Start up, Shut down, Inspection and Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Commissioning, Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Steam Generator, Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Steam Delivery System, Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Condensate and Feed water System, Commissioning and Troubleshooting the Water Treatment Equipment

Carey Merritt has over 25 years experience designing, operating and maintaining process steam systems. He has designed over 200 process steam systems for almost every imaginable industry. He has traveled to Europe, Australia, Canada, Central America and China to oversee the installation of these steam systems and train system operators Other notable achievements include Certified Energy Manager, CEM, Association of Energy Engineers, since 2008 and Certified Trainer in Steam System Design for Professional Engineers, The Practicing Institute for Professional Engineers, since 2007.