Valves & Accessories
Steam Trap Thermodynamic
UKL Thermodynamic Steam Trap with Integral Flange
The enthalpy in the steam basically has two components: the latent heat and the sensible heat, whereas condensate has only sensible heat. This condensate has to be removed as soon as it is formed, because it hinders efficient heat transfer as well as leads to water hammer phenomenon — as it is hot water (having more specific gravity) that moves with the high velocity of steam (8 to 10 times higher than water), carrying enough momentum to rupture pipes and damage plant pipelines and piping equipment. Hence, there is a need to remove condensate from the steam main and trap steam. This is done by the steam trap.
The thermodynamic traps separate condensate and steam based on velocity, which in the case of steam is higher than that of condensate. These are used mainly on drip lines of the main steam distribution line, platen presses and super heated steam lines to remove condensate.
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