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RETURN PIPING [2 records]

Record 1 1990-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • HVAC Distribution Systems
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

Rapid condensation of steam is characteristic of steam unit heaters, especially during heating-up periods. The return piping must be planned to keep the heating coil free of condensate during periods of maximum heat output, and the steam piping must be able to carry a full supply of steam to the unit to take the place of that condensed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Comptage volumétrique et thermostatique: il est effectué par enregistrement des indications fournies, d'une part, sur le débit du fluide chauffant au moyen d'une turbine à eau et, d'autre part, sur la différence des températures entre canalisations d'aller et de retour au moyen d'un ensemble thermostatique composé d'une sonde "chaude" (sur la tuyauterie aller) et d'une sonde "froide" (sur la tuyauterie retour).

CONT

[Installations à vapeur basse pression] Le diamètre minimal couramment admis pour les tuyauteries de retour est 3/8 (12 x 17).

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales

Spanish

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