Steam selection
Steam selection: scope, limits of use and technical checkpoints.
5 guides
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Saturated vs. superheated steam in steam hose selection
When selecting a steam hose, it must be determined whether the steam is saturated or superheated. Do not automatically carry the values a product gives for saturated steam over to another steam condition; the hose assem…
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How are pressure and temperature read together in a steam line?
For a steam hose, pressure and temperature must be read together. Saturated steam has a pressure-temperature relationship; a higher temperature at the same pressure can indicate a different steam state. The pressure ref…
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Hose selection for condensate transfer
Condensate is liquid water formed by the condensation of steam. Its accumulation in a steam line must be considered separately in operation and hose assessment. Post-use drainage, recommissioning and the line geometry m…
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Oil resistance of the outer cover on steam hose
A steam hose's resistance to an oily external environment is a property separate from its inner tube in contact with steam. The product's outer cover class and the scope of oil exposure must be checked. An oil-resistant…
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The difference between hot water hose and steam hose
Hot water hose and steam hose are not the same product class. The fluid phase, pressure-temperature conditions, inner tube and assembly system are assessed together. A high temperature figure is not considered sufficien…
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