A failing steam factory that has provided heat for more than a century to buildings in Downtown Pittsburgh is “beyond repair,” but plans are afoot for a national energy company to replace it with a ...

This month, I will continue to discuss the forgotten skills of steam system design. Last month, I touched on several topics, including high- and low-pressure steam, boilers, deaerators, boiler feed ...

The author uncovers an early Trane float air vent—offering a look at coal-era steam heating design, failed radiator traps, and what contractors should watch for in aging two-pipe systems. The first ...

Cornell University is undergoing a major transition in its heating infrastructure, converting the current steam heating system to a more efficient hot water network as a part of its 2035 goal of ...

New flats in Cardiff are the first residential buildings in the city to get heat and hot water from a new steam-powered green heating system. The network, which cost £15.5m, captures heat from steam ...

Denver is the home to one of the oldest heating systems in the country. The city uses steam to warm downtown buildings, but recent changes could threaten the unique service. From above, Denver doesn’t ...

Last month I wrote about early steam heating and how experimentation led to discovery, which led to new products or piping techniques. This time I will be writing about the early days of gravity hot ...

The Floral-Park Bellerose School District is considering converting the heating systems for John Lewis Elementary School and Floral Park-Bellerose Elementary School from steam to hot water and cooling ...

Denver is the home to one of the oldest heating systems in the country. The city uses steam to warm downtown buildings, but recent changes could threaten the unique service. From above, Denver doesn’t ...