Periodicidad semestral: flujo continuo.
ISSN - Electrónico: 2661-6947 / DOI: 10.36015 • LILACS BIREME (19784); LATINDEX (20666)
Introduction: This research proposes to redesign the steam distribution and condensate return systems in the hospital laundry area. Methods: During the project development, we gather information from steam consumer equipment, piping layout of the current system and energy deficiencies. Results: For the redesign, it has been implemented upward connections to equipment, drain pockets and line endings, thus, guarantying that condensate does not get into the laundry equipments and pipes to avoid being damaged by the water hammer. The drained condensate from the steam lines, before being trapped in the tank of condensate, is conducted to a flash tank creating a low-pressure flash steam that can be used in other process with these requirements. Discusion: The cost of the project was obtained and an economic analysis was undertaken bearing in mind the energy and economic saving that will be obtained with the redesign as well as the CO2 emissions reduction.
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