Alstrom Energy Group - Technical Articles

• New Method and Systems of Blowdown Heat Recovery (Heating and Cooling Equipment)
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  Water fed to the steam generator SG contains suspended and dissolved solids. When the water evaporates, most of these solids remain in the drum. For maximum performance, the concentration of dissolved... (View Full Article)
• Sizing Heaters and Steam Requirements for Domestic Hot Water Systems: Hotels (Heating and Cooling Equipment)
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  An adequate supply of hot water is a must in motels, hotels and other types of multiple dwellings. Improper sizing and design of hot water supply systems will invariably lead to problems such as... (View Full Article)
• Stainless Steel Tubing vs. Copper Tubing in Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
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  According to NORA study, one of the keys to maximize fuel performance is characterizing oil sludge and determining its possible contribution... Deposits found in copper tubing consisted of oxidized... (View Full Article)
• What is the Optimal Heat Exchanger? (Heating and Cooling Equipment)
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  Let us first determine the optimal heat exchanger: The superior heat exchanger is the one that provides the required performance, within design limitations at a minimal cost. In general, we will work... (View Full Article)