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  • College of Steam Distribution

Designing Steam Distribution Piping

Designing Steam Distribution Piping

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Design a system from an energy savings, safety and reliability standpoint
  • Understand the safety issues associated with steam distribution systems
  • Learn a steam distribution system’s role in maintaining steam quality
  • Understand which standards must be followed by regions
Course Length: 40
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Insulation

Insulation

In this course, you will:

  • Understand the basics of heat loss
  • Learn about insulation’s energy savings and safety requirements
  • Know the key properties of insulation and how they factor into insulation systems design
  • Learn about insulation types and considerations for installation and maintenance, and
  • Understand the protective coverings and finishes that protect insulation from abrasion and water damage
Course Length: 30
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Liquid Drainers

Liquid Drainers

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List the features and benefits of liquid drainers
  • Explain the typical applications for liquid drainers including sour gas service
  • Describe the steps use to size and select the proper liquid drainer
  • Identify NACE requirements
Course Length: 25
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Piping Specifications

Piping Specifications

In this course you will learn…

  • What pipe specifications are
  • How pipe schedules are used
  • Identify types of flanges
  • Explain how flange ratings affect a project
  • List the types of materials used for steam and condensate piping
Course Length: 20
  • College of Steam Distribution

Pressure and Temperature Control Essentials

Pressure and Temperature Control Essentials

In this course, you will learn about:

  • Pressure and temperature control theory
  • Types of PRVs
  • How PRVs operate
  • PRV noise issues
  • PRV sizing basics
Course Length: 60
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Pressure Reduction Stations

Pressure Reduction Stations

In this course, you will learn about:

  • The benefits of using a PRS
  • Role of a PRS and key components
  • Where key components are located within a PRS
  • Relationship of components within a PRS
Course Length: 30
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Pressure Reduction Troubleshooting

Pressure Reduction Troubleshooting

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Troubleshoot PRVs and pressure reduction stations
  • Understand challenges with each type of PRV
  • Identify the root causes of the problem
  • Apply Armstrong optimizations to resolve typical issues
Course Length: 20
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Safety Relief Valves

Safety Relief Valves

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Identify Safety Relief Valves, or SRVs, and their purpose
  • Understand basic functions of Safety Relief Valves
  • Apply proper placement, sizing and piping standards
  • Recognize monitoring and maintenance expectations
Course Length: 33
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Steam Distribution Headers

Steam Distribution Headers

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Design a boiler header for a multiple boiler system
  • Determine the proper sizing for steam distribution headers
  • Manage condensate formation and draining
  • Reduce boiler and boiler header carryover
Course Length: 30
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Typical Optimizations for a Steam Distribution System

Typical Optimizations for a Steam Distribution System

Objectives:

  • List the most common problems in steam distribution systems and their symptoms
  • Identify and recommend possible solutions to problems
  • Suggest where to obtain additional information for problems and solutions
  • Review best practices
Course Length: 20