STEAM TRAP APPLICATIONS INTRODUCTION TO STEAM TRAPS
The Thermodynamic Disc Trap is simple and compact and an excellent choice for a wide variety of drip applications. They excel in drip applications of pressures ranging from 30 psig to high pressure applications exceeding 3,000 psig, including superheated steam. The ½” TD600L is suitable for most drip applications, and offers reduced size discharge orifice holes which are preferable in terms of performance, longevity, and efficiency .
The design of modern Thermostatic Bellows Traps allows these traps to be used on a wide variety of applications, from general service drips to small-to- medium process heating applications with relatively constant loads. The welded stainless steel bellows is extremely rugged which prevents failure from waterhammer and corrosion, making these traps suitable for demanding industrial service. Also, because thermostatic traps subcool condensate, the condensate discharged generates less flash steam which may be advantageous in certain installations. For these reasons, Thermostatic Bellows Traps can be considered as a primary selection or as an alternative to other styles.
The Float & Thermostatic Trap is the primary choice of steam trap for process applications. They are excellent at discharging air from the system during start-up and offer a wide range of capacities to accommodate the vast majority of process heating applications. Their design allows them to immediately respond to changing condensate loads and pressures, which is a typical requirement of continuous heating process applications where control valves are used to modulate steam flow. Available F&T models range from designs for low pressure heating to high-pressure and capacity industrial applications requiring cast steel or stainless steel.
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