2000 Hook-up Book - Spirax Sarco

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How to Use This Book
Selection of the most appropriate type and size of
control valves, steam traps and other fluid control
valves, steam traps and other fluid control equipment,
and installation in a hook up enabling these
components of a system to operate in an optimal
manner, all bear directly on the efficiency and economy
obtainable in any plant or system.
To help make the best choice, we have assembled
into this book the accumulation of over 85 years of
experience with energy services in industrial and
commercial use. The hook ups illustrated have all
been proven in practice, and the reference information
included is that which we use ourselves when
assisting customers choose and use our products.
The Case in Action stories dispersed throughout this
book are actual applications put to the test by steam
users throughout the country. Their stories are testimonials
to the products and services Spirax Sarco
offers and the benefits they have received from utilizing
our knowledge and services.
The Hook Up Book is divided into three sections:
Section I is a compilation of engineering data and
information to assist in estimating loads and flow
rates, the basic parameters which enable the best
choice when selecting sizes.
Section II illustrates how the services and control
equipment can be assembled into hook ups to
best meet the particular needs of each application.
Section III is a summary of the range of Spirax
Sarco equipment utilized in the hook ups. Although
it is not a complete catalog of the entire range, it
does describe generically the capabilities and limitations
which must be remembered when making
proper product choices.
Most application problems will be approached in the
same order. Section I will enable the load information
to be collected and the calculations made so
that sizing can be carried out; Section II will make
sure that the essentials of the hook up, or combination
of hook ups, are not overlooked; and Section III
will serve as a guide to the complete equipment catalog
so that the most suitable equipment can readily
be selected.
The Hook Up Book is intended to serve as a reference
for those actively engaged in the design,
operation and maintenance of steam, air and liquid
systems. It is also intended as a learning tool to
teach engineers how to design productive steam
systems, efficiently and cost effectively.
We gratefully acknowledge the valuable contributions
made by our field engineers, representatives,
application engineers, and customers to the body
of accumulated experience contained in this text.