Thermostatic Steam Traps

STEAM TRAPS

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STEAM TRAPS DOE-HDBK-1018/2-93 Miscellaneous Mechanical Components Bucket Steam Trap Figure 17 Bucket Steam Trap A bucket steam trap is illustrated in Figure 17. As condensate enters the trap body, the bucket floats. The valve is connected to the bucket in such a way that the valve closes as the bucket rises. As condensate continues to flow into the trap body, the valve remains closed until the bucket is full. When the bucket is full, it sinks and thus opens the valve. The valve remains open until enough condensate has passed out to allow the bucket to float, and closing the valve. Thermostatic Steam Traps There are several kinds of thermostatic steam traps in use. In general, these traps are more compact and have fewer moving parts than most mechanical steam traps. Bellows-Type Steam Trap A bellows-type steam trap is illustrated in Figure 18. The operation of this trap is controlled by the expansion of the vapor of a volatile liquid, which is enclosed in a bellows-type element. Steam enters the trap body and heats the volatile liquid in the sealed bellows, causing expansion of the bellows. Figure 18 Bellows-Type Steam Trap ME-05 Rev. 0 Page 36

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