Which of the following guidelines is considered to reflect good design practices for shipboard steam heating systems?

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Provide a dirt pocket and strainer ahead of the steam trap on a unit heater return.

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Wherever possible install vertical runs for condensate piping.

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Provide all units with a dirt trap and gate valve in the supply and a check valve on the return.

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Provide orifice-type bypasses for all traps and automatic valves.

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