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How much does it cost to replace steam radiators with forced hot water heaters?
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∙ 15y ago
Are you considering this in a residence? A friend of mine converted a residential steam system with cast iron radiators to hot water for child safety reasons. It all worked, but he had to deal with some water leaks at joints in the radiators. That was a nuisance. The amount of heat delivered to the house will be different with water, but I can't remember if the radiators are oversized or undersized after conversion. In his case it heated fine. Call a professional.
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Where was steam radiator invented?
I found out many years ago that those home steam radiators were invented and first used in my hometown of Lockport, NY.
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How do you fix leaky steam radiators?
possibly a weld if leak is accessable and repair cheaper than replacement where leak occurred
How safe is it to powder coat iron cast steam radiators in a home?
The label on the paint container should have whatever info you want. Figure the radiator temp will not exceed 250*F if you are using steam at 15 psig which is very high for a home system and go from there.
How high can steam pressure achieve?
Steam pressure can be raised as high as the rating of the steam generator. Some super-critical steam generators actually operate at over 15,000 psi. Critical pressure/temperature for steam is 3206 psia, and 705^F. This is the point at which steam and water are indistinguishable from one another. All critical and super-critical steam generators require forced flow, (the water/steam is pumped through the generator). The temperature or the pressure can be raised above critical values, with the use of specialized equipment. Generally speaking, non-forced flow boilers can only achieve about 1500 psia, as the density of the steam approaches the density of the water, preventing natural circulation.
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What is the name of heaters that use hot water or steam?
Radiator
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Where was steam radiator invented?
I found out many years ago that those home steam radiators were invented and first used in my hometown of Lockport, NY.
What Autoclave parts and function?
CHAMBER JACKET STEAM GENERATOR STEAM TRAP VALVES ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CONTACTORS HEATERS
What is bleeding of steam in thermal power plant?
Bleeding of steam means Extracting steam from Turbines for heating the feed-water. Normally, there are High Pressure Heaters & Low Pressure heaters in Condensate cycle. Steam bleed out from the turbine gets into these heaters and heats up the feed-water (generally termed as Sensible Heat Addition). The steam that was bled can be re-used as condensate in Deaerators. Steam Extractions although reduce net work output but helps in overall gain in efficiency in terms of Reduced Fuel Consumption.
Why do pipes in a steam heating system need to be insulated?
In a steam heating system, the pipes transport steam or water vapor to the radiators to heat the building. Insulating the pipes reduces the amount of heat lost to the surrounding environment. Any heat lost in the pipes cannot be used to heat the radiators, and causes the system to be less energy efficient.
What is lp and hp heaters?
In regenerative cycle LP/HP heaters are used to raise condensate/feed water temperature by extracting/bleed steam from LP and Hp stages of steam turbine in order to improve the efficiency of the plant
How do steam radiators heat homes?
The metal fins on the outside of the hot water pipes radiate heat into the room.
How did people heat homes in 1914?
Mainly by burning wood or coal, but also there were the water/steam heated radiators.
Why do pipes carrying the steam to the radiator need to be insulated?
Other wise heat loss will occur and the radiators wont be as hot.
