Condensation pipework
Illustrated Guide to Mechanical Cooling (BG 1/2010), written by Kevin Pennycook and published by BSRIA in 2010, defines condensation pipework as: ‘Pipework required to drain condensation from devices such as fan coil units. Condensation pipework needs to be laid to fall to enable the condensate to be drained.’
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Another popular type is called seamless stainless steel. It is used for applications that require internal pressure in the pipeline. For example, water treatment or marine applications. It can come in the form of sheets, plates, wire, bars or tubes for surgical instruments, different utensils, cookware or tableware.
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