Armstrong Trap Sizing and Selection Software
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1. Select a Trap are similar to those used for other applications 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NO 13 ACCESS TO DATA FILES Application No 13 Access to Data Files allows you to Use an existing system input file to provide defaults for steam trap sizing applications Change data path Delete system input TSI files Delete sizing specification output TSO and TSS files Shown below is the menu screen for accessing data files Application Menu ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 Ver 2 0 Access to Data Files TER with EXISTING gt lt MAINT gt Procedure for Accessing Existing Files A To use an existing system input file to provide defaults for steam trap sizing applications first make sure the cursor is on EXISTING at the bottom of the screen Next press the_ lt ENTER gt key A window will open listing all the system input file names you have saved Use either your arrow key or your mouse to select the file you want to use Then press the lt ENTER gt key to continue The input system file you selected is now being loaded The Access to Data Files menu will reappear on the screen Using your TAB key move the cursor to Return to Sizing Program and press the lt ENTER gt key You are now back in the Trap Sizing Program and may select an application when the Main Application Menu appears EXISTING Highlighted to use as an existing data file for2. return you to the Access to Data Files menu Using the TAB key move the cursor to Return to Sizing Program and press the _ lt ENTER gt key to return to the Main Application Menu Choice 4 Files TSS Delete Sizing Specification Output Schedule 13 LICENSE AGREEMENT You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using the program Your initial use of the program indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions If you do not agree with them you should promptly return the program to the licensor Name and Address of Licensor Armstrong International Inc Armstrong 816 Maple Street Three Rivers MI U S A 49093 Name of Program Armstrong Software Program 1 Steam Trap Sizing and Selection 1992 Armstrong International Inc The Licensor licenses you to use the Program in any country except that you may not make available directly or indirectly the Program or any product process or service that is produced utilizing this program to any of the following countries or to Nationals of any of the following countries Cuba Iraq Kampuchea Cambodia Laos Libya North Korea or Vietnam You assume responsibility for the selection of the Program to achieve your intended results and for the installation and use of and results obtained from the Program COPYRIGHT AND OTHER RIGHTS You may in conjunction with your authorized use of the Program 1 copy the Progr
3. aligi INTE Req Trap Capacity 5291 3S ms Req Operating Pressure 15 psig Max Allowable Pressure Temp Rating Trap Material 250 Peien ac SO iz ASIM A 2ZI8 CLASS 30 Sincerely ABC Company Note This trap specification information was placed into a word processor to be included in a letter Maintenance Department User s Manual PRINTING YOUR STEAM TRAP SPECIFICATION Armstrong Steam Trap Sizing and Selection Program 1 provides many options for retaining and transferring data You may save your output files and then print a complete specification Example A You also may bring a complete or abbreviated specification Example B into a letter or report in your word processor and make modifications Example Choice 3 Saves the sizing specification to a new text file Procedure A The window will open for you to select what type of sizing specification output you want to create The choices are a complete specification TSO or an abbreviated specification TSS B A window will open asking for the name of the file If that file name has been used for an existing file the program will ask you to assign another file name Choice 4 Saves the sizing specification to an existing text file WARNING This choice will replace the original sizing specification in the file with the new sizing specification THE ORIGINAL SIZING WILL BE LOST If you wish to keep the original file you must save the
4. for a wide variety of applications and industries ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 Unnecessary steam trap costs begin with sizing guesswork When it comes to the sizing and selection of steam traps guesstimates add needless costs initially and at every stage of a trap s service life Most incorrectly sized steam traps are oversized That means you pay for more trap than you need to do the job What s more an oversized trap works harder accelerating wear And when it fails a trap too big for the job wastes more energy than one that s correctly sized Until now steam trap sizing and selection were difficult time consuming at best Outright guesses at worst Now you can put an end to the guesswork with Armstrong Software Program 1 our computerized method of sizing and selecting steam traps HERE S WHAT IT CAN DO Program 1 is menu driven user friendly software You merely answer a few easy to understand questions concerning your specific steam trap application and Program 1 will Calculate condensate loads Apply correct safety factors Recommend the most efficient steam trap models Print the complete steam trap specifications Armstrong Software Program 1 provides plenty of options for retaining and transferring data including moving data to a word processing program TRAINING FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION In a recent survey of plant engineers plant managers and key maintenance engineers 89 percent said that t
5. inputs ENTER with MAINT Highlighted to do data file maintainance lt Return to Sizing Program gt Procedure for Accessing Maintenance Files A Todo datafile maintenance first make sure the cursoris on MAINT at the bottom of the screen Next press the lt ENTER gt key A window will open showing the types of maintenance which may be done to your files The choices are Choice 1 Change Data Path for stored files A Select No 1 and press the TAB key to move the cursor to Continue and then press the ENTER key A window will open with a brief description on changing your data path The present path for your data files is shown at the bottom of the screen If you want to change the data path select YES and press the _ lt ENTER gt key to continue If you do not want to change the data path move the cursor to NO and press the lt ENTER gt key NOTE We recommend that you keep your program files separate from your data files User s Manual Armstrong Steam Trap Sizing and Selection B When the next window opens type the name of your new data path as C TRAPS DATA and press the TAB key to A Select No 4 and press the TAB key to move the cursor to move the cursor toContinue and then press the lt ENTER gt key The next window confirms that your new data path is C TRAPS DATA Your TSS TSI and TSO files will now be stored in the directory data path which you created You will only need to do this proce
6. of Trap Model No Armstrong Model Orifice Size Maximum Operating Pressure Flow Direction Connection Size Req Trap Capacity Req Operating Pressure Trap Safety Factor Max Allowable Pressure Temp Rating List of Materials for Pressure Containing Parts Body Cap Bolts Nuts Gasket Weight of Trap GENERAL CONDITIONS Inverted Bucket 814 LV 1 2 30 psig Horizontal Side Inlet Side Outlet 1 in NPT 5291 lbs hr 15 psig 2 1 at 15 psig 250 psig at 450 F ASTM A 278 CLASS 30 ASTM A 278 CLASS 30 SAE Gr 2 8 required SAE Gr 2 8 required Compressed Non Asbestos 44 lbs Manufacturer trap model number and maximum operating pressure shall be identified on the trap he stainless steel mechanism shall be free floating employing no hinges fixed pivots or ontrolled by a hemispherical valve actuated by the inverted bucket The valve and seat hall be stainless steel hardened ground and lapped thereby assuring tight shut off The nverted bucket shall be austenitic stainless st Ak pivot pins Flow through the square edged orifice mounted in the top of the trap shall be c S al l except for cast iron bucket weight on larger traps and continuously vent non condensable gases OPTIONS CONTACT THE FACTORY OR YOUR REPRESENTATIVE FOR DETAILS Ss Body amp cap to be cast austenitic stainless steel Scrub Wir
7. processor and have saved the sizing specifications to a file you may print the report but you may not edit it To print the file use the following DOS command Atthe C gt DOS prompt enter the following C Type file name TSO LPT1 to print a complete sizing specification s C Type file name TSS LPT1 to print an abbreviated sizing specification s OPTIONS FOR RETAINING SYSTEM INPUT DATA You may retain certain system information in input data files You may retain input files for one or more systems in your plant Some system inputs will transfer to the default values of the steam trap sizing program This could be helpful if you are sizing more than one trap for the same type of application and with the same system parameters The following instructions apply Choice 6 Saves the input that you have entered to a new system input file TSI This file is used only by Program 1 as default values and cannot be modified by the user Procedure B A list box window will open displaying all file names that you have in your data path A The window will open for you to save the system input you have created to a TSI file C Select the file that you want replaced using the arrow keys or the mouse B A window will open asking for the name of the file If that file name has been used for an existing file the program D After the file has been selected pressing the lt ENTER gt will ask you to try again with another file na
8. 150 psig Return Line Pres 0 psig Safety Factor Modulating Pres Y Condensate Load 750 lbs hr Req Capacity 3 1 SF 2250 lbs hr at 150 psig lt Continue gt lt Re enter Data gt lt Print Data gt 7 The following screen lists the various traps which may be applicable to your installation For our sample enter No 3 and press the lt ENTER gt KEY to continue Select a Trap ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 Ver 2 0 Choice Trap Material MOP Connections Series psig 1 200 Cast Iron 250 Bottom Inlet Top Outlet 2 300 400 Forged Steel 1000 Bottom Inlet Top Outlet 3 800 Cast Iron 250 Side Inlet Side Outlet 4 880 Cast Iron 25 Side Inlet Side Outlet 5 9 3 0 Cast Steel 60 Side Inlet Side Outlet 6 7 8 gt 1010 1013 Stn Steel 45 Bottom Inlet Top Outlet 1810 1812 Stn Steel 65 Side Inlet Side Outlet 2010 2011 Stn Steel 40 All Position 360 degrees Bottom Inlet Top Outlet COG O E 9 5000 amp 6000 Forged Steel 270 DC Several 250 Several A B J K L amp M Cast Iron 250 Side Inlet Side Outlet MS amp LS Cast Steel 450 Side Inlet Side Outlet 13 Thermostatic Stn Steel 300 In Line CD Steel 600 CD Several w Integral Strainers oO Enter Your Trap Choice Fl Restart Application F2 Page Back Continue F9 Main Menu Exit Program 8 The remaining operating instructions for No 12
9. Armstrong Software Program Steam Trap Sizing and Selection A User s Manual Steam Trap Sizing and Selection For selected IBM and IBM Compatible Computers Version 2 0 User s Manual Armstrong Steam Trap Sizing and Selection TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Introduction Training for Energy Conservation Replacement Diskettes Computer Equipment Start Up Methods Operating Instructions Printing Your Steam Trap Specification Access to Data Files License Agreement Page 1 Page 2 Page 2 Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 6 Page 12 Page 14 PREFACE This User s Manual explains how to use the Armstrong Software Program 1 Steam Trap Sizing and Selection Your use of this software is subject to a License Agreement See page 14 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Armstrong Software Program 1 is designed to be used in conjunction with Armstrong Educational Handbook N 101 and Steam Trap Catalog 108 If you do not have these catalogs contact Armstrong for copies Before starting this program refer to Page 3 Computer Equipment to determine if your computer and our software are compatible If you are not familiar with the general operation of your computer system contact the appropriate department in your company for assistance STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS This User s Manual provides detailed step by step instructions for using all features of Armstrong Software Program 1 The best way to learn how to use Program 1 is to fa
10. OR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU GENERAL This Agreement will be construed under the Laws of the State ra Michigan U S A Armstrong International Inc M 816 Maple Street P O Box 408 Three Rivers Michigan 49093 USA Phone 616 273 1415 Fax 616 278 6555 Armstrong Parc Industriel Des Hauts Sarts B 4040 Herstal Liege Belgium Phone 04 2409090 Fax 04 2481361 Steam Traps Humidifiers Steam Coils Valves Water Heaters Air Vents Pumping Traps Bulletin 819 2M 5 97 www armstrong intl com Printed in U S A
11. am into your machine or printed form 2 modify the Program and or merge it into another program for your use Any portion of the Program merged into another program will continue to be subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and 3 except as provided elsewhere in this agreement transfer the Program with a copy of this Agreement to another party provided that the other party agrees to the terms and conditions of this Agreement If you transfer the Program you must at the same time either transfer all copies whether in printed or machine readable form to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred This includes all modifications and portions of the Program contained or merged into other programs The Licensor grants a license to such other party under this Agreement and the other party will accept such license by its initial use of the Program If you transfer possession of any copy modification or merged portion of the Program in whole or in part to another party your license is automatically terminated You must reproduce and include the notice of Armstrong International Inc s copyright on any copy modification or portion merged into another program You may not reverse assemble or reverse compile the Program You may not use copy modify or transfer the Program or any copy modification or merged portion in whole or in part except as expressly provided for in this Agreement You may not sub
12. ccess Memory RAM PC DOS MS DOS 3 0 or later version Printer You may size and select steam traps on a computer system without a printer 350K is required for hard disk installation Mouse optional START UP METHODS with your computer USING PROGRAM 1 WITH YOUR DOS DISKETTE 1 2 Insert the DOS diskette in disk Drive A Turn on the computer Enter the current date and time if requested on the screen and press lt ENTER gt RETURN to continue When the Prompt A gt appears on the screen remove the DOS diskette and insert Program 1 into Drive A Type N101 and press lt ENTER gt RETURN INSTALLING PROGRAM 1 TO A FIXED HARD DRIVE These installation instructions are written for the C gt and A gt drives If your drive names are different please substitute the correct drive name 1 Insert the diskette into drive A and close the disk drive door 2 At the C gt prompt type A press lt ENTER gt 3 At the A gt prompt type INSTALL C and press lt ENTER gt 4 A message will appear to inform you that the program has been successfully installed to your hard drive To run the program after it has been installed on your hard drive you must change to the directory to which the program was installed Example at the C gt prompt type CD C ARMTRAP2 Then simply type N101 at the DOS Prompt and press lt ENTER gt NOTE We recommed that you set up a Data Path for use in storing information Please r
13. dure one time The program will automatically default to this directory for saved files You may now press the lt ENTER gt key to return to the menu screen for accessing data files Then enter O to exit the program When the next screen comes up you should use the TAB key and move the cursor to Return to Sizing Program and press the lt ENTER gt key again to return to the Main Application Menu Continue and then press the lt ENTER gt key A window will open listing the TSS file names you have saved Select the file you want to delete by using the arrow keys or a mouse and press lt ENTER gt A message asking if you really want to delete this file will appear onthe screen YES or NO The program will default to YES If you do not want to delete the file you selected use the TAB key to move the cursor to NO and then press the lt ENTER gt key Ifyou change your mind and do not want to delete the file you selected while you are in the file name window simply use the TAB key and move the cursor to CANCEL Then press the _ lt ENTER gt key Choice 5 Instructions Choice 2 Delete Sizing Input Files TSI A Select No 5 and press the TAB key to move the cursor A Select No 2 and press the TAB key to move the cursor to Continue and then press the lt ENTER gt key to return to Continue and then press the lt ENTER gt key A window will open listing the TSI file names you have saved Select the file you want to delete by
14. e Bucket with a vent scrub wire T Bucket with a thermostatically controlled air vent CV Internal stainless steel check valve Pop Drain Condensate drain for low pressure freezing applications LV Bucket with increased air venting capacity PRINTED SPECIFICATIONS EXAMPLE B Abbreviated Specification Output ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 Ver 2 0 Application Heat Exchangers Shell amp Tube Rev No 10 30 Trap ID No Plant 1 Comments Replace existing failed trap with 814 LV Type of Trap Inverted Bucket Model No Armstrong Model 814 LV Orifice Size 1 2 Maximum Operating Pressure 30 psig Connection Size 1 in NPT Req Trap Capacity 5291 lbs hr Req Operating Pressure 15 psig Max Allowable Pressure Temp Rating Trap Material 250 psig at 450 F ASTM A 278 CLASS 30 EXAMPLE C Abbreviated Specification Output combined into a letter January 3 1992 Dear Jerry As you requested we have evaluated our shell and tube heat exchanger in plant 1 and are recommending an inverted bucket trap The following report will give you a description of the recommended trap ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 Ver 2 0 Application Heat Exchangers Shell amp Tube ROW INGes LO Se Wee IUD Noss Pile I Comments Replace existing failed trap with 814 LV Type of Trap Inverted Bucket Model No Armstrong Model 814 LV Orifice Size 2 Maximum Operating Pressure 30 psig Connection Size de
15. efer to Item 13 Access to Data Files on the Main Application Menu for the procedure to do this OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT USER INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW WE SUGGEST THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION OF THE USER S MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE USING THE PROGRAM Sample Input Screen Input Fields Heat Exchangers Shell amp Tube Outside Surface Area of Coil sq ft Se deg F gt Default Values deg F Entering T Liquid mperatur Liquid leaving T mperatur F2 Page Back ER Process input Data F1 Restart Application TAB Move cursor to next Field or Button Continue F9 Main Menu F10 Exit Program Command Buttons Key Functions Listed below are keys used throughout this program for inputting and editing data They are active only when displayed at the bottom of the screen TAB MAY BE USED to move to the next input field or command button A mouse may be used to move to the input field or to execute a command button lt ENTER gt Processes input data F1 Restart Application F2 Page Back F9 Return to Main Menu F10 Exit Program Default Values Values are retained as defaults in certain screens minimizing the need to re enter data CAUTION Carefully review all default values Pressing the lt ENTER gt key before reviewing the default values may result in incorrect information about your ap
16. file with a new name Procedure A The window will open for you to select the type of sizing output you want to replace The choices are a complete sizing specification TSO or an abbreviated specification TSS B A window will open displaying all file names that are in the data path C Select the file that you want replaced using the arrow keys or the mouse D After the file has been selected pressing the lt ENTER gt key will replace the old sizing data with the new sizing data Choice 5 Appends adds the sizing specification to an existing file Procedure A The window will open for you to select the type of sizing output you want to add The choices are a complete sizing specification TSO or an abbreviated specification TSS B Awindow will open displaying all file names that are in the data path C Select the file that you want to append using the arrow keys or the mouse D After the file has been selected pressing the lt ENTER gt key will add the sizing data to the end of the file INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINTING AND OR MODIFYING SAVED SIZING FILES You may use your word processor to edit or print TSO or TSS files that have been saved You may also incorporate your sizing file s into a letter or report 1 Followthe software manufacturer s recommendations for retrieving files into your word processor You may then print combine or edit the file 2 NOTE If you do not have a word
17. here will be a greater need for training in the years ahead One of the primary areas of training is in the arena of steam trap and steam system maintenance because of the great potential to save energy and money Armstrong conducts educational Steam Energy Seminars and also offers customers a library of training materials These resources include video tapes handbooks sectional models fli charts and more Most are available at no charge For more information request a copy of Bulletin No 815 REFERENCE GUIDE TO ARMSTRONG S TRAINING AIDS A descriptive listing of various training aids produced by Armstrong to facilitate the training of people responsible for steam energy conservation REPLACEMENT DISKETTES If you need a replacement diskette or if there are others in your company who are responsible for steam trap sizing and selection we will be happy to send Armstrong Software Program 1 at no charge Please send their name s and address es to the following address Attention ASP 1 Marketing Services Department Armstrong International Inc 816 Maple Street Three Rivers MI 49093 Phone 616 273 1415 User s Manual When using Program 1 you must use the DOS provided Armstrong Steam Trap Sizing and Selection COMPUTER EQUIPMENT This program may be used on most IBM and IBM compatible computers The minimum hardware requirements are IBM PC or Compatible One diskette drive 512K bytes of Random A
18. lete specification or view it on your computer screen Choice 1 To view the steam trap specification on your Choice 2 To print the steam trap specification first make computer screen simply enter No 1 on the print menu The specification will appear on your screen sure your computer is connected to a printer Then enter No 2 on the print menu Your steam trap specification will then be printed Heat Exchangers Shell amp Tube Choices Description Of Choices Print sizing output to the screen Print sizing output to the printer Save sizing output to a new text file ARMSTRONG SOFTWAR Save sizing output to an existing text file Choice 4 Replaces data in the existing file Append sizing output to an existing text file Save input data to a new file Save input data to an existing file Choice 7 Replaces data in the existing file Return to Sizing Program Enter Your Choice ry PROGRAM 1 Ver 2 0 Fl TAB Continue Restart Print Program Move cursor to next Field or Button F9 Main Menu Page Back ENTER F2 Process Input Data Exit Program User s Manual Armstrong Steam Trap Sizing and Selection PRINTED SPECIFICATIONS EXAMPLE A Complete Specification Output Application Heat Exchangers Shell amp Tube Rev No 10 30 Trap ID No Plant 1 Comments Replace existing failed trap with 814 LV SPECIFIC CONDITIONS Type
19. license rent or lease the Program You may not transfer or reexport this program to a party outside of your country without the written consent of Armstrong International Inc TERM You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying the Program together with all copies modifications and merged portions in any form It will also terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement You agree upon termination to destroy the Program together with all copies modifications and merged portions in any form DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION LIMITATION OF REMEDIES IN NO EVENT WILL LICENSOR BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES OR ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM EVEN IF THE LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR F
20. me key will replace the old system input data with the new system input data Choice 7 Saves the input that you have entered to an existing system input file INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELETING SAVED SPECIFICATION OUTPUT AND INPUT FILES NOTE This choice will replace the original system input values in the file with the new system input values THE ORIGINAL INPUT FILE WILL BE LOST If you wish to For information on deleting saved files refer to the section keep the original file you must save the file with a new entitled Operating Instructions for No 13 Access to name Data Files Procedure A The window will open for you to select the name of the system input file you want to replace OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NO 12 SELECT A TRAP Application No 12 Select a Trap is a trap selection program which should be used only by experienced personnel who know the sizing parameters of their application It is NOT a trap SIZING program In this portion of the program YOU are sizing and selecting steam traps for your application NOT ARMSTRONG We suggest that you contact either your Armstrong Representative or the Armstrong Application Engineering Department 616 273 1415 if you need assistance in sizing and selecting steam traps for any applications not found on the Application Menu of this program After you review the operating instructions you may wish to become familiar with No 12 Select a Trap We recom
21. mend however that you use this only if the other selections on the Application Menu do not meet your specific requirements 1 Refer to the Start Up Methods in this manual Load the program into your computer using either Method 1 or 2 2 Review the introductory screens and press lt ENTER gt to continue 3 Review the Application Menu on the screen Input item No 12 Select a Trap and press lt ENTER gt to continue 4 The next four screens request specific information about your application PROBLEM Assume a trap application which generates 750 lbs of condensate per hour at a constant steam pressure of 150 psig There is a safety factory of 3 1 and there is no system back pressure Input this information when prompted NOTE The first screen is shown on the next page 10 User s Manual Armstrong Steam Trap Sizing and Selection Select a Trap ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 Ver 2 0 Maximum Steam Pressur psig Return Line Pressure psig back pressure TAB Move cursor to next Field or Button ER Process Input Data Continue F9 Main Menu it Program 5 On the next three screens you will be requested to input data listed below Please input the information shown in bold type Is Steam Pressure Modulating Safety Factor Condensate Load Ibs hr Input YES Input 3 Inout 750 6 The screen below shows the Input Values you entered into the program Input Values Max Steam Pres
22. miliarize yourself with this manual Handbook N 101 and Catalog 108 Next review the Operating Instructions beginning on page 4 Once you become familiar with User s Manual you may use the Table of Contents for quick reference to the particular section of interest IMPORTANT ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 SHOULD BE UTILIZED AS A GUIDE FOR THE SIZING AND SELECTION OF STEAM TRAPPING EQUIPMENT BY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL SIZING SELECTION AND INSTALLATION SHOULD ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY COMPETENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR ADVICE WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT ARMSTRONG OR ITS LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR COMPLETE DETAILS INTRODUCTION BRINGING ENERGY DOWN TO EARTH Any company that is energy conscious is also environmentally conscious Less energy consumed means less waste fewer emissions and a healthier environment In short bringing energy and environment together lowers the cost industry must pay for both By helping companies manage energy Armstrong products and services are also helping to protect the environment Since 1900 Armstrong has been in the business of conserving energy as it applies to steam operated machinery and equipment Our developments and improvements of steam trap design and function have led to countless savings in energy time and money In an effort to share and expand this steam conserving knowledge we at Armstrong have developed Software Program 1 It deals with the sizing and selection of steam traps
23. n should always be accompanied by competent technical assistance or advice We encourage you to contact Armstrong or its local representative for complete details ARMSTRONG s Telephone No 616 273 1415 ER to continue gt 3 The second screen type requests specific information from you One example of this type of screen is the Main Menu shown below Review the applications listed and then input your selection As an example please enter No 5 Heat Exchangers and then press lt ENTER gt to continue Application Menu Choices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE Main Menu Steam Distribution System Steam Tracer Lines Space Heating Equipment Process Air Heaters Heat Exchangers Evaporators Jacketed Kettles Stationary Steam Chamber Rotating Dryers w Syphon Flash Tanks Absorption Units Select a Trap Access to Data Files Exit Sizing Program Enter Your Choice TAB Move cursor to next Field or Button ER e Continue Fl Restart Program PRINTING YOUR STEAM TRAP SPECIFICATION F10 1 pg P s 25 pg Known Parameters PROGRAM 1 Ver 2 0 16 19 pg pg pg 101 referenc pg pg 32 33 pg pg pg 20 21 22 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 34 35 36 37 38 Process Input Data Exit Program Below is the print menu screen for Program 1 You may size a steam trap and either print a comp
24. plication User s Manual Armstrong Steam Trap Sizing and Selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Program 1 is menu driven and user friendly minimizing the time required to learn how to use it 1 Load the program into your computer as instructed in Start Up Methods 2 This program contains two screen types The first screen type does not request information from you Simply read the information on the screen and press lt ENTER gt to continue Following are two introductory screens from Program ale Screen 1 ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 Ver 2 0 ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 Steam Trap Sizing amp Selection Version 2 0 12 92 C Copyright Armstrong International Inc 1992 Microsoft Basic Compiler C Copyright Microsoft Corp 1990 Use of this software is subject to a License Agreement See page 14 of User s Manual Bulletin 819 ER to continue gt Screen 2 ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 Ver 2 0 ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 STEAM TRAP SIZING amp SELECTION This program is a supplement to Armstrong s Educational Handbook N 101 Steam Conservation Guidelines for Condensate Drainage and Steam Trap Catalog 108 If you do not have Handbook N 101 and Catalog 108 ask your Armstrong Representative or Armstrong for a copy This program should be utilized as a guide for the selection of steam trapping equipment by experienced personnel Selection or installatio
25. using the arrow keys or a mouse and press lt ENTER gt A message asking if you really want to delete this file will appear on the screen YES or NO The program will default to YES If you do not want to delete the file you selected use the TAB key to move the cursor to NO and then press lt ENTER gt If you change your mind and do not want to delete the file you selected while you are in the file name window simply use the TAB key and move the cursor to CANCEL Then press the lt ENTER gt key Choice 3 Delete Sizing Output Specification Files TSO A Select No 3 and press the TAB key to move the cursor to Continue and then press the lt ENTER gt key A window will open listing the TSO file names you have saved Select the file you want to delete by using the arrow keys or a mouse and press _ lt ENTER gt A message asking if you really want to delete this file will appear on the screen YES or NO The program will default to YES If you do not want to delete the file you selected use the TAB key to move the cursor to NO and then press _ lt ENTER gt If you change your mind and do not want to delete the file you selected while you are in the file name window simply use the TAB key and move the cursor to CANCEL Then press the _ lt ENTER gt key to the Maintenance Menu Choice 0 Exit This Menu A Select No O and press the TAB key to move the cursor to Continue and then press the lt ENTER gt key This will
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