Method for removing large amounts of condensate from an underground vault steam system during startup

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11035570
APP PUB NO 20200056779A1
SERIAL NO

16102857

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A method for removing condensate from a steam line during a cold startup is provided, including introducing a dip tube in a substantially vertical orientation within a substantially vertical section of a steam line, wherein the dip tube includes a proximal end and a distil end, immersing the distil end within a volume of condensate, connecting the proximal end to a removal conduit external to the steam line, and removing at least a portion of the condensate through the removal conduit.

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AIRGAS INC259 NORTH RADNOR-CHESTER ROAD SUITE 100 RADNOR PA 19087-5283

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Loerch, Darcy Seabrook, US 2 0

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