A complete guide to getting the best from steam jet ejectors. Table of Contents--How to Use This Book; Introduction to Ejectors: What is an ejector? Steam Jet Air Ejector Performance: Basic Behavior of a Typical Ejector Stage; Stages; Engineering Calculations; Condensers; Condenser Drainlegs and Hotwells; Pressure Control; Freezing Effects Below 5 Torr; Installation; Operation and Testing; Specifying and Buying Steam Jet Ejectors: Specifying and Buying Ejectors; Other Types of Ejectors: Special Applications: Specialized Ejectors; Utility Ejectors; Special Situations; Appendices; Glossary; Useful Tables; Example Calculations; Practice Problems; Basic Technical Data; Physical Properties of Common Gases and Liquids; Example Procurement Specs and Forms for Steam Jet Air Ejectors. Index. 90 illustrations.