DIRECT INJECTION STEAM ADVANTAGES LIMITATIONS ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT

Steam Cup Simple design

„„ Limited performance
„„ N/A
„„
features
Limits in control of steam
„„
output
Limitations in allowable
„„
steam capacity
Unrefined sound silencing
„„

Can disperse boiler

„„
chemicals into air

Steam Separator Reliable performance

„„ Requires availability of a
„„ Steam trap
„„
steam boiler
Available in a wide range of
„„ Wye type strainer
„„
capacities Longer nonwetting distance
„„
Temperature switch
„„
than steam panel-type
Adjusts to changes in
„„
Controls
„„
demand Can disperse boiler
„„
chemicals into air
Separates steam from
„„
condensate
Sound silencing capability
„„

Low maintainence
„„
requirements
Available with high turn-
„„
down or valve rangeability
Lifts condensate within
„„
stream pressure constraints
Control valve can be
„„
adjusted electrically or
pneumatically

Steam Panel Reliable performance

„„ Requires availability of a
„„ Wye type strainer
„„
steam boiler
Available in a wide range of
„„ Controls
„„
capacities Can disperse boiler
„„
Condensate pump
„„
chemicals into air
Adjusts to changes in
„„
Manufacturer supplied
„„
demand Difficulty lifting condensate
„„
and installed panel
from steam traps unless
Separates steam from
„„ insulation
specified with an integral
condensate heat exchanger that
Sound silencing capability
„„ vaporizes condensate
Low maintainence
„„
requirements
Available with high turn-
„„
down or valve rangeability
Short nonwetting distances
„„

Control valve can be

„„
adjusted electrically or
pneumatically
Performs without steam
„„
jacket or manifolds
Can be insulated for energy
„„
savings