Humidifiers for Every Application

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Humidifiers for Every Application
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Pressure Steam Humidifiers Designed to deliver
Reliable humidity from facility steam boilers
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What is LiveSteam?

• LiveSteam humidifiers utilizes existing facility
  boiler steam for humidification in one of two
  ways
• Directly introduce boiler steam into the duct
  work for humidification
• Utilize boiler steam as the energy source to
  generate clean steam for humidification

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Why Use LiveSteam?

• A source of central steam is
• available
• Inexpensive
• Energy efficient

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LiveSteam Product Family
SAM-e
LS Tubes
Steam Exchange
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LS Series
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LS Components
Manual Shut-Off Valve
Strainer
Actuator
Distributor Tube
Steam Valve
Steam Main
Steam Separator
Interconnecting Piping
FT Steam Trap
Manual Shut-Off Valve
Pressurized Condensate Return
All Red Components By Nortec
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LS Components Strainer
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LS Components Strainer
Clean yearly!
Screen
Cap
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LS Components Distributor Tube
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LS Components Distributor Tube
Tube Adaptor
Duct Plate Support
Support Bracket
Length, L
Stainless Steel Sheath
Fiberglass Insulation
Distributor Cross Section
Duct Plate Support 2 Piece Adjustable
Insulated Distributor (Optional) Cross Section
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LS Components Distributor Tube Adaptor
Threaded on to Valve or Header
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LS Components Distributor Tube - Installation
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LS Components Distributor Tube - Installation
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LS Components Interconnecting Piping
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LS Components Steam Separator
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LS Components Steam Separator
Model 200 300 450 600 800
Inlet ½" NPT ¾ " NPT 1" NPT 1 ½ " NPT 2" NPT
Outlet ½" NPT ¾ " NPT 1" NPT 1 ½ " NPT 2" NPT
Spec Label
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LS Components Steam Valve
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LS Components Steam Valve

• Maximum pressure 50 psig
• ½ to 2 (CV 0.10 to 40.0)
• Bronze body with stainless steel components OR
• Stainless steel body with stainless steel
  components

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LS Components Actuator
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LS Components Actuator Installation
Most problems caused by incorrect installation!
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LS Components Actuator Installation
Description Part Number Valve Body Valve Dia. Max. Pressure
      (NPT) (PSIG)
Modulating Actuator 0-10 Vdc24 V 150 7549 Bronze 1/2-3/4 250
Modulating Actuator 0-10 Vdc24 V 150 7549 Bronze 1 150
Modulating Actuator 0-10 Vdc24 V 150 7549 Bronze 1 1/4 90
Modulating Actuator 0-10 Vdc24 V 150 7549 Bronze 1 1/2 35
Modulating Actuator 0-10 Vdc24 V 150 7549 Bronze 2 20
Modulating Actuator 0-10 Vdc24 V 150 7549 SST 1/2-3/4 250
Modulating Actuator 0-10 Vdc24 V 150 7552 Bronze 1 1/2-2 65
Modulating Actuator 0-10 Vdc24 V 150 7556 Warren SST 1, 1 1/2 2 50
         
Modulating Actuator 4-20 mAdc24 V 150 7550 Bronze 1/2-3/4 250
Modulating Actuator 4-20 mAdc24 V 150 7550 Bronze 1 150
Modulating Actuator 4-20 mAdc24 V 150 7550 Bronze 1 1/4 90
Modulating Actuator 4-20 mAdc24 V 150 7550 Bronze 1 1/2 35
Modulating Actuator 4-20 mAdc24 V 150 7550 Bronze 2 20
Modulating Actuator 4-20 mAdc24 V 150 7550 SST 1/2-3/4 250
Modulating Actuator 4-20 mAdc24 V 150 7553 Bronze 1 1/2-2 65
Modulating Actuator 4-20 mAdc24 V 150 7557 Warren SST 1, 1 1/2 2 50
         
On/Off Actuator24 V 150 7551 Bronze 1/2-3/4 250
On/Off Actuator24 V 150 7551 Bronze 1 150
On/Off Actuator24 V 150 7551 Bronze 1 1/4 90
On/Off Actuator24 V 150 7551 Bronze 1 1/2 35
On/Off Actuator24 V 150 7551 Bronze 2 20
On/Off Actuator24 V 150 7551 SST 1/2-3/4 250
On/Off Actuator24 V 150 7554 Bronze 1 1/2-2 65
On/Off Actuator24 V 150 7558 Warren SST 1, 1 1/2 2 50
Maximum operating steam pressure for LiveSteam humidifiers 50 PSIG (15 PSIG on Steam Exchange humidifiers) Maximum operating steam pressure for LiveSteam humidifiers 50 PSIG (15 PSIG on Steam Exchange humidifiers) Maximum operating steam pressure for LiveSteam humidifiers 50 PSIG (15 PSIG on Steam Exchange humidifiers) Maximum operating steam pressure for LiveSteam humidifiers 50 PSIG (15 PSIG on Steam Exchange humidifiers) Maximum operating steam pressure for LiveSteam humidifiers 50 PSIG (15 PSIG on Steam Exchange humidifiers)
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LS Components Steam Trap
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LS Components Steam Trap Maintenance and Repair
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Principle of Operation Single Tube Distributor
Tube Section View
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Principle of Operation Multiple Tube Distributor
NOTE DISTRUBUTORS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY STEAM
PIPING AND DUCT SUPPORT BRACKET.
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Multiple Tube Distributor Header Sizing
Header
Header Capacity (lbs/hr) Header Nominal Diameter (inches)
96 ¾
155 1
244 1 ¼
366 1 ½
602 2
860 2 ½
1327 3
1775 3 ½
2285 4
3591 5
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Electric Controls
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Electric Controls Temperature Switch
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Pneumatic Controls
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Pneumatic Controls Temperature Switch
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Troubleshooting
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Distributor Discharging Water?

• Ensure T is from top of main
• Verify steam trap operation
• Ensure steam trap orifice is not clogged
• Ensure proper amount of steam traps
• Ensure pipe and traps are sized correctly

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Water Leaks from Tube Adapters?

• O-ring damaged or missing
• Connection not tight
• Distributor not supported properly at other end
  resulting in stress on the tube adapter and
  o-ring

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Over Humidifying?

• Incorrect valve size
• Steam pressure too high
• Exceeded max close off pressure of the actuator
• Controls not calibrated or malfunctioning
• Steam valve stuck open
• Damaged seat in the valve
• Spring tension on actuator too light or loose

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Under Humidifying?

• Incorrect valve size
• Insufficient amount of steam (undersized
  boiler)
• Controls out of calibration
• Header size too small
• Steam pressure too low or fluctuating

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Humidity Swings?

• Doors/Windows etc. opening and closing
• Location of controls (ie. High limit too close
  to distribution)
• Fluctuating steam supply pressure to the unit

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Spitting During Start-Up?

• Temperature switch not installed or not
  functioning
• Incorrect valve size
• Boiler carrying too much condensate

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Condensate in Duct?

• Duct too cold
• Distributors too close to duct wall
• Higher air velocity required (300 ft/min
  minimum)
• Absorption distance calculations are incorrect
• Incorrect valve size
• Malfunctioning or lack of safety high limit
  humidistat

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• Questions?

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SAM-e
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SAM-e Components
Mounting Frame
Steam Tubes
Header
Inlet Adapter
Condensate Drain
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SAM-e Header

• Fits ducts 18 144 wide
• 3, 6, 9 or 12 spacing
• Atmospheric or pressure steam

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SAM-e Header 801 1200 lbs/hr

• Atmospheric steam
• 3, 6, 9 or 12 spacing
• Fits ducts 42 144

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SAM-e Steam Tubes

• Lengths from 6 to 132
• 4 Types
• Type A 15 lbs/hr (20 Tubelets)
• Type B 36 lbs/hr (48 Tubelets)
• Type B 55 lbs/hr (74 Tubelets)
• Type C 75 lbs/hr (102 Tubelets)

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How does the SAM-e Work? Steam Tube Cross Section
Airflow
Tube wall
Hot Steam
Nozzles
Condensate
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Atmospheric Installation
Atmospheric Steam
Trap and Funnel
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Pressurized Installation With External Steam
Separator
Strainer
Valve and Actuator
Steam Main
Separator
FT Steam Trap
FT Steam Trap
Pressurized Condensate Return Main
Return to Non-Pressurized Condensate Return Main
or Drain
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Pressurized Installation Without External Steam
Separator
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Pressurized Installation SAM-e Internal Baffle
Internal Baffle Plate
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SAM-e Mounting Options In-Duct Mounting

• Header sits on duct floor
• Mounting frame optional

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SAM-e Mounting Options Outside Duct Mounting

• Header sits under duct floor
• Mounting frame optional
• Cover plates required

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SAM-e Mounting Options Vertical Duct Mounting

• Mounting frame required
• 10 30 angle

Condensate drain at lowest point
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SAM-e Accessories
Mounting Frame
Stand Kit
Cover Plates
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Why Insulate? SAM-e Insulated Option

• Wasted energy - Lost heat is lost money
• Wasted Water (Condensate)
• Air stream heat gain
• Low humidifier output
• Low system efficiency

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Benefits of Insulation SAM-e Insulated Option

• Thermal Resistance,
• R 0.66 ft-ºF-hr/Btu
• 70 condensate reduction
• 120F max surface temperature
• Reduce heat gain
• Improved efficiency

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Insulated SAM-e
Header Insulation
Tube Insulation
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Principle of Operation Insulated Steam Tube Cross
Section
Cool Airflow
Stainless steel shielding
¼ Air-gap
Foam strips
Hot Steam
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Mini SAM-e
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Mini SAM-e

• For ducts 12 x 8 to 24 x 24
• Horizontal flow only
• Capacities up to 210 lbs/hr

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Mini SAM-e Header

• 12, 18 and 24 widths
• 3 or 6 spacing

6.5
Width
3.25
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Mini SAM-e Steam Tubes

• Lengths from 5 to 21
• 3 Types
• Type MA 10 lbs/hr (14 Tubelets)
• Type MB 20 lbs/hr (28 Tubelets)
• Type MC 30 lbs/hr (40 Tubelets)

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Insulated Mini SAM-e
Header Insulation
Tube Insulation
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Troubleshooting
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Distributor Discharging Water?

• Verify steam trap operation
• Ensure steam trap orifice is not clogged
• Ensure proper amount of steam traps
• Ensure pipe and traps are sized correctly

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Leaking Around Tube Seals?

• Verify seal is fully inserted
• Check for physical damage
• Verify that stopper plate is in place
• Verify chemicals added to boiler

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Steam Condensing on Duct Wall?

• Verify duct psychometrics
• Check for unusual flow patterns
• Check operation and installation of high- limit
  humidistat
• Check valve and humidifier output

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• Questions?

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Humidifiers for Every Application