Kelly Paffel, Swagelok Energy Advisors
Articles
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
December 13, 2013
Set-up and design for a steam-pressure-reducing valve station
Proper system design, component selection, and installation of your steam PRV station may prolong the life of steam components
By Kelly Paffel, Swagelok Energy Advisors
Safety Standards
December 7, 2011
Selecting the optimum steam pressure for process applications
What is the correct steam pressure for a given application? Every person involved with steam systems must address this question. Learn how to select correct pressure and ensure both optimum performance of the process equipment and system reliability.
By Kelly Paffel, Swagelok Energy Advisors
Arc Flash & Electrical Safety
November 4, 2011
Best Practices for installing steam system heat transfer components
Following simple rules and proven techniques can help avoid the most common problems caused by incorrect component selection or improper installation practices.
By Kelly Paffel, Swagelok Energy Advisors
Safety Standards
October 23, 2011
Water hammer: The number one problem in a steam system
There is only one time to correct water hammer – immediately.
By Kelly Paffel, Swagelok Energy Advisors
Compressed Air
July 15, 2011
Removal of non-condensable gases, air is critical in a steam system
Learn where air and non-condensable gases come from, how they affect a system’s operation and performance, and best practices for eliminating them.
By Kelly Paffel, Swagelok Energy Advisors