Fundamentals of Steam System Design

A Self-Directed Learning Course

Who Should Enroll in this Course?

This is an excellent course for anyone who needs information on design and analysis of steam systems. A basic knowledge of thermodynamics and psychrometrics, fundamentals of HVAC systems, and fundamentals of heating and cooling loads is assumed. The target audience is:

• Recent engineering graduates who need additional courses in HVAC&R topics to improve their on-the-job performance
• Engineers who have recently entered the HVAC&R field from other engineering disciplines Technicians who want to increase their knowledge and skills in HVAC&R
• Architects, construction and building management professionals, and others responsible for the performance of HVAC&R systems

Benefits:

• Earn 35 PDHs/3.5 CEUs
• Complete coursework on your time
• Gain skills you can use on your job

What You Will Learn:

You will develop an understanding of the basic concepts of steam systems including terminology, properties of a system, analysis and design. After completing the course, you will develop an understanding of:

• Characteristics of steam
• Steam system types
• Terminal equipment in steam systems
• Steam system components, their function and location in the system
• Steam and condensate pipe sizing, support, and insulation
• Steam trap and condensate receiver sizing, selection and placement

Course Content:

Introduction to Steam System Design – Introduction and review of thermodynamic fundamentals.

HVAC Steam Systems - Steam and condensate; advantages of steam; basics of Steam Systems in HVAC; operating pressures of steam systems; steam heating systems; steam condensate systems; and boiler connections.

Terminal Units I – Natural convection units; ratings of heat-distributing units; corrections for nonstandard conditions; and applications.

Terminal Units II – Unit heaters; unit ventilators; fan-coil units; cabinet heaters; induction units; and air-handling units.

Boilers – Boilers, boiler classifications; fuels and combustion; efficiency; cost of producing steam; and boiler sizing.

Steam Valves, Steam Traps, Flash Tanks, and Condensate Receiver Tanks – Fundamentals of valves; manual valves; self-contained valves; safety devices; steam traps; flash steam; and condensate receiver tanks.

Steam Piping Design – Pipe sizing; piping; pipe materials; insulation; pipe expansion; and pipe supporting elements.

Enrollment Fees

FUNDAMENTALS OF STEAM SYSTEM DESIGN (Code 98030):
ASHRAE Member: $120
Non-Member: $150

To Order:

Call ASHRAE Customer Service at 1-800-527-4723 (U.S. and Canada) or (404) 636-8400.

Or place your order online.