Steam Basics for Boilers
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Summary
Are you new to steam boilers and steam plant design?
This webinar will cover steam basics such as:
- History of steam, where steam is used and why it is still used today
- Types of steam for various applications
- Steam quality and why it matters in a steam system
- Rules of thumb for determining boiler pressure and capacity
- ASME piping configurations, steam accessories, and more.
The Participant will gain a basic understanding of steam and also understand what questions to ask when designing a steam boiler plant.
Level: Intermediate
Presenters
Gregg Achtenhagen
Senior Manager - Packaged Boiler Systems
Cleaver-Brooks
Gregg Achtenhagen is Senior Manager for Cleaver-Brooks Packaged Boiler Division. In his current role, he works with engineers and contractors on applications for hydronic and steam boiler plants. Gregg has designed central plants for large universities and health care institutions, taught HVAC design at the Milwaukee School of Engineering and is a Past President of the Wisconsin Chapter of ASHRAE. He is a registered P.E. in 14 states and is a LEED AP and Certified GeoExchange Designer.
John Lemke
Sales Engineer
Cleaver-Brooks
John Lemke is a Sales Engineer for Cleaver-Brooks Packaged Boiler Division. He has two years of experience in boiler controls, electric and electrode boilers, and steam system engineering. John graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and is training for his professional engineering certification.
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