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b. The steam supply piping to the dryer
must include
a 12-inch (30.48 cm) rise along with a drip trap and
check valve. This will prevent any condensate from entering the steam coil.
c. Flexible hoses or couplings
must be
used. The dryer vibrates slightly when it runs and this will cause
the steam coil connections to crack if they are hard piped to the supply and return mains.
d. Shutoff valves for each dryer
should be
installed in the supply line, return line, and drip trap return line.
This will allow the dryer to be isolated from the supply main and the return main if the dryer needs
maintenance work.
e. Install an inverted bucket steam trap and check valve at least 12-inches (30.48 cm) below the steam
coil as close to the coil as possible.
1) An inverted bucket steam trap with a capacity of 1,400 lbs (635.02 kg) of condensate per hour @
125 PSI (8.61 bars) is required for each dryer.
f. A 3/4” (19.05 mm) vacuum breaker
should be
installed. This will save energy and provide for the
safety of the operator and maintenance personnel.
g. Water pockets in the supply line, caused by low points, will provide wet steam to the coil possibly
causing steam coil damage.
ALL
horizontal runs of steam supply piping
should be
pitched 1/4-inch
(6.35 mm) for every 1 foot (0.30 meters) back towards the steam supply header causing the condensate
in the line to drain to the header. Install a bypass trap in any low point to eliminate wet steam.
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