It is pressure that lifts condensate.
Float and thermostatic steam trap troubleshooting.
There are times when users of steam traps must help themselves.
But remember the pressure available to lift is the same for all traps.
The main purpose of a steam trap is to discharge condensate without releasing steam.
Float and thermostatic traps are mechanical units that operate on both density and temperature principles.
Testing steam traps is an important part of managing your steam trap population.
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The float valve operates on the density principle.
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Steam trap failure is caused by improper removal of the condensate.
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This article is written from a user s point of view.
Once failure is confirmed the trap should be either repaired or replaced as soon as possible to capture the maximum gain on investment.
There is no motive source in a normal steam trap.
Steam trap troubleshooting is a necessary step in diagnosing problems that will arise at some point in the life cycle of your steam system.
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A level connects the ball float to the valve and seat.
Troubleshooting a steam trap is a necessary step in diagnosing problems that will occur at any point in the life cycle of the steam system.
Therefore it s important to schedule routine testing of your steam traps.
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Once condensate reaches a certain level in the trap the float rises opening the orifice and draining condensate.
This trap opens a valve based on.
It is the inlet pressure to the trap minus the pressure differential across the trap.
Steam traps whether inverted bucket style or float and thermostatic do not lift condensate.
Therefore it is important to plan the programmed test for steam traps.
