Steam Water Heating

How It Operates

The Inside Operations of the Steam Water Heater

Water is pumped into the steam heater head assembly in such a manner that it makes 2 passes through the heat transfer zone. The amount of steam allowed to pass into the steam heater determines the desired outlet temperature of the water. The condensed steam (condensate) is directed back to the boiler feed system.

Ultimately, plant steam that has entered the bundle and has transferred its heat via the walls of the tubes to the fresh water is directed to the bottom of the heater. The steam collects in the steam trap, where portions of it begins to collect. Once the condensate level in the trap reaches trap setting, the trap opens allowing condensate to drain to the return line, where it is further directed back to the boiler feed system.