6 large users rip out disk traps: type seen prone to wear and steam leakage

Journal Article · Mon Jun 06 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5844133

Rossbach, P

Six users report that steam losses from worn disk traps prompted them to replace the disks with bimetallic thermostatic traps. Disk trap manufacturers recommend their use in tracer and drip leg lines where they are less likely to wear because low condensate loads require fewer cycles, but vendors deny that live steam escapes during normal operation because of wearing. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5844133
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 8:23; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320104* -- Energy Conservation
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& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Equipment & Processes
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
PERFORMANCE
RETROFITTING
STEAM TRAPS
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