Abstract: A method for removing condensate from a steam line during a cold startup is provided, including introducing a dip tube in a substantially vertical orientation within a substantially vertical section of a steam line, wherein the dip tube includes a proximal end and a distil end, immersing the distil end within a volume of condensate, connecting the proximal end to a removal conduit external to the steam line, and removing at least a portion of the condensate through the removal conduit.

Abstract: A method for removing condensate from a steam line during a cold startup is provided, including introducing a dip tube in a substantially vertical orientation within a substantially vertical section of a steam line, wherein the dip tube includes a proximal end and a distil end, immersing the distil end within a volume of condensate, connecting the proximal end to a removal conduit external to the steam line, and removing at least a portion of the condensate through the removal conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing condensate from a steam line during a cold startup is provided, including a steam line with a first horizontal section, a vertical section, and a second horizontal section, the first horizontal section, the vertical section including a first centerline, the second horizontal section including, a first elbow, and a second elbow, the first elbow fluidically connected to the first horizontal section and the vertical section, and including an interior surface, the second elbow fluidically connected to the vertical section and the second horizontal section, a permanent flange on an exterior surface of the second elbow, penetrating the exterior surface, and aligned with the first centerline, and a dip tube, and a temporary flange configured to mate with the permanent flange, wherein a distil end of the dip tube is inserted into the permanent flange and positioned parallel to the first centerline.