The New York City steam system is a district heating system that picks up steam generated by steam generating stations and takes them beneath the streets of Manhattan to heat and cool high-rise buildings and businesses. Some New York businesses and facilities also use steam for cleaning and disinfection.
The New York Steam Company began providing services in lower Manhattan on March 3, 1882. Today, Consolidated Edison operates the largest commercial steam system in the world. The organization in Con Edison responsible for the operation of this system is known as Steam Operations , provides steam services to over 1,700 customers and serves commercial and residential companies in Manhattan from Battery Park to 96th Street uptown on West side and 89th Street on the east side of Manhattan. Approximately 24 billion pounds (11,000,000 t) of steam flow through the system each year.
Video New York City steam system
Effects on environment
Approximately 30% of the installed capacity of the ConEd steam system and 50% of the resulting annual vapor come from cogeneration. The generation of Cogeneration and Heat Recovery (HRSG) significantly improves the efficiency of the resulting electric fuel and thereby reduces emissions of pollutants, such as NOx, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter, and reduces the carbon footprint of the city. Con Edison promotes the use of steam for cooling in the summer months, something that can be achieved by installing absorption refrigerants. The trigger system reduces peak electrical loads and saves construction costs associated with expanding electrical infrastructure.
Condensation clouds are sometimes seen rising from manholes in Manhattan through orange and white "chimneys". This can be caused by external water boiled by contact with the steam pipe or by leaking within the steam system itself.
At least 12 steam pipe explosions have occurred in New York City since 1987. The most recent incident was the New York City steam explosion 2007. Another major incident occurred on June 28, 1996, at a factory on East 75th Street.
Maps New York City steam system
Plants
- East 74th Street Station (on FDR Drive) 40,7668749 Â ° N 73,9508952 Â ° W / 40.7668749; -73.9508952
- 60th Street Station (on York Ave.) 40.7598303 Â ° N 73.9589127 Â ° W / 40.7598303; -73.9589127
- 59th Street Station (on 11th Ave.) (IRT Powerhouse) 40,7689531 Â ° N 73,991624 Â ° W / 40.7689531; -73.991624
- East River Station (14th St. and FDR) (cogeneration) 40.7277782 Â ° N 73.9732059 Â ° W / 40.7277782; -73.9732059
- BNYCP Plant (cogeneration) 40.699314 Â ° N 73.976086 Â ° W / 40.699314; -73.976086
- Ravenswood "A" House Steam Station (Queens) 40.7561804 Â ° N 73.9503086Ã, Â ° W / 40.7561804; -73.9503086
See also
- Cogeneration
- District heating
- Holly Steam Combination Company
- The steam explosion in New York City 2007
References
- Notes
External links
- Operation Steam Con Edison
- Translation History
- Gotham Gazette Articles on Steam
- Why the Steam Heat District Dismisses in Gilded Age New York
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