When I began my power industry career years ago (initially in the chemistry lab of a coal-fired power plant), the criticality of proper chemistry control of steam boilers, cooling water systems, and ...

Spirax Sarco has scheduled its latest training event: Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training. This five-day course will be held May 1 – 5 at Spirax Sarco’s training facility in Blythewood, SC. The ...

Steam quality is the proportion of saturated steam (vapor) in a saturated condensate (liquid)/steam (vapor) mixture. A steam quality of 0 indicates 100 percent liquid (condensate), while a steam ...

Holistic assessments of steam systems identify interdependencies, leading to more effective and lasting solutions. Long-term service partnerships foster institutional knowledge, faster troubleshooting ...

NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) — A network of underground pipes has pumped steam into a spattering of Manhattan buildings for more than 140 years, quietly powering their heating and cooling systems with little ...

J-seals are an integral part of efficient steam turbine operation. The failure of a J-seal can cause significant damage to the turbine rotor as material migrates downstream. For that reason, plant ...