Triple point

All the three phases of a particular substance can only coexist in equilibrium at a
certain temperature and pressure, and this is known as its triple point.

Flash steam

The term 'flash steam' is traditionally used to describe steam issuing from
condensate receiver vents and open-ended condensate discharge lines from steam
traps

Modes of heat transfer

Whenever a temperature difference exists, either within a medium or between

medium, the transfer of heat will occur. This may take the form of either
conduction, convection or radiation.

Conduction

When a temperature gradient exists in either a solid or stationary fluid medium, the
heat transfer which takes place is known as conduction.

Convection

The transfer of heat energy between a surface and a moving fluid at different
temperatures is known as convection. It is actually a combination of the
mechanisms of diffusion and the bulk motion of molecules.

Radiation

The heat transfer due to the emission of energy from surfaces in the form of
electromagnetic waves is known as thermal radiation.