Nortec GS - Common Steam and Condensate Line Installation Mistakes

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Nortec GS
2583703_EN_1608
5.5.2.1 Common Steam and Condensate Line Installation Mistakes
Some common steam and condensate line installation mistakes are shown in Figure 14.
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Common Steam and Condensate Line Installation Mistakes
1 The condensate trap is located less than the required minimum 12 in (300 mm) below the steam distributor.
2 No condensate trap is installed at the horizontal-to-vertical transition.
3 The steam line does not run straight up for the required minimum 12 in (300 mm) before continuing on to the steam distributor.
4 Steam line is not sloped – upslope minimum 10° /downslope minimum 2° is not maintained.
5 The required long radius elbow (for rigid pipe) is not used.