Steam Distribution Systems Deskbook

Engineering consultant McCauley provides assistance for plant engineers and technicians in managing cost-effective steam distribution and condensate systems, accounting for the current government standards requiring reduced toxic waste byproducts. He describes techniques widely used in steam and condensate transport systems for reducing steam waste, fuel consumption, and toxic wastes. Among his topics are system basics, piping structure, layout excavations and enclosures, system protection, thermal insulation, valves and valve drive mechanisms, controls, and metering. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)