4.4 Steam pipe systems
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4.4 Steam pipe systems

  4.4.1 Every steam pipe and every fitting connected thereto through which steam may pass should be so designed, constructed and installed as to withstand the maximum working stresses to which it may be subjected.

  4.4.2 Efficient means should be provided for draining every steam pipe where otherwise dangerous water hammer action might occur.

  4.4.3 If a steam pipe or fitting may receive steam from any source at a higher pressure than that for which it is designed a suitable reducing valve, relief valve and pressure gauge should be fitted.


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