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Continuing education for steam system operation and management.

Number: pap. 3118

Author(s) : REITER K., ALLOCCA D., HUTZEL W.

Summary

Steam is an efficient way to provide heat and energy for high performance buildings. However, new technicians and engineers often have little-to-no technical education for steam system design and operation. Furthermore, steam systems, if not maintained properly, are dangerous and new personnel need hands-on experience to ensure safety and adherence to standard protocols. This paper documents the development of a fully-operational steam training facility at a large Midwestern university that will provide incoming technicians and engineers with knowledge of proper steam distribution, utilization, and condensate return. The steam training facility will contain a smaller scale of all necessary components seen in the field. Not only examples of equipment, but also common mistakes made in typical steam systems, such as poorly pitched pipe, will be demonstrated. The steam training system will prepare students with a comprehensive understanding of a scaled-down steam system and confidence in the field.

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  • Original title: Continuing education for steam system operation and management.
  • Record ID : 30024729
  • Languages: English
  • Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
  • Publication date: 2018/07/09

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