AboutJohn V. Barbieri Expertise I am a New York City trivia buff. I have written "Mr. New York`s Trivia Quiz", a 600-page fun book which offers hundreds of multiple choice questions and answers. Each of the 38 chapters cover a different aspect of NYC. The topics include: places, people, history, sports, buildings, theatre, fun facts & more.
Experience I was born and raised in NYC. My website is www.mrnewyorktrivia.com
Organizations N.Y. Trial Lawyer's Association
Publications In New York magazine.
Education/Credentials St. John's Law School, New York
Expert: John V. Barbieri Date: 7/18/2007 Subject: nyc steampipes
Question what is the function of these steampipes during the summer, if they are used for heating?
Answer Most of the steam is used for heating and cooling. Steam used for heating flows from Con Edison's underground mains into a building's internal heating pipes and then into a radiator where it heats a room. For cooling, steam flows from the main into a building's steam air conditioning unit.
The use of steam eliminates the need for boilers in individual buildings. Because steam from Con Edison's centralized plants is mass-produced, it is generally more economical, efficient and environmentally friendly than individual oil or gas boilers.
