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Tube-and-fin heat exchangers usually consisting of 4–12 rows of tubes…
Also known as non-freeze steam coils, they are designed for low temperature applications consisting of one header, a tube-within-a-tube configuration and steam jets that pass the steam from the inner tube to the outer tube.
Freezes generally do not occur. However, if the system is not maintained properly and/or installed incorrectly, the steam coil can freeze.
Check to make sure there is proper pitch of 1/8” per foot. This allows for proper condensate flow which is critical for making sure the coil does not freeze. Checking your steam trap and vacuum breakers to be certain they are operating correctly and installed properly will also help.