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Water hammer is a key target for mitigation in steam & condensate utility systems and attached steam equipment. This presentation will focus the three major types of water hammer. It will include information on condensation induced, condensate induced, and steam induced water hammer and the steps to identify and mitigate these various conditions in the system.

Speaker:
Richard began his career with TLV in 1992, but has been active in steam since 1988.
HIs experience includes working with clients in many industries in evaluating their steam and compressed air utilities energy management programs. He is experienced with TLV’s TrapMan® condition monitoring and database system, and helping clients to utilize these tools to gain energy and reliability improvements. Richard also works with sites to provide guidance on TLV solutions for individual steam applications.

His TLV work experience includes: 

Energy Management Program Specialist.
Experience working with clients in the refining and petrochemicals industries to develop and implement energy management programs focused on steam and compressed air utilities and developing economic analysis modeling return on investment.

 Assessments.
Participated in multiple weeklong on-site process analyses of steam and condensate systems throughout the United States & Canada

System Specialties.
Steam System Optimization μ Turbines Reliability
Condensate System Optimization μ HEX/Reboiler Optimization
HVAC/Hospital Application Improvements μ Vacuum & Condenser Systems
Superheat Systems μ Tracing Systems Improvements
Compressed Air Drainage μ Steam & Condensate Training

Focus.
Process, Reliability, and Energy Improvement
TrapMan® Service (TMS®). Certified  Standards & Trap Application Review (STAR).

Experienced Skills.
TLV systems products specialist; ANSI/ASME/FCI Standards and Codes

Richard is an AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and holds an Energy Management Diploma from NC State University