Steam-trap capacities

Journal Article · Mon Apr 15 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Chem. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5977134

Monroe, E S

Factors that affect steam-trap capacity are listed and include: trap inlet pressure, trap discharge pressure, subcooling of inlet condensate, static head of condensate on trap, design of the trap, design of the piping. Some of the things that a user might look for in a steam pipe are examined: low installed cost, low maintenance cost, low cost of owning, and maximum performance from the trapped equipment. The author notes that it is no coincidence that heating and ventilating engineers tend to use float-and-thermostative types of traps in large numbers, or that vendors of steam-heated equipment often specify inverted-bucket traps for use on their equipment. They may keep the equipment drained and operating at maximum capacity.

• Research Organization: E I du Pont de Nemours and Co.
• OSTI ID: 5977134
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 92:8; ISSN CHEEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320303* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Equipment & Processes
CONDENSATES
COST
FLUID MECHANICS
HYDRAULICS
MAINTENANCE
MECHANICS
PERFORMANCE
PRESSURE EFFECTS
STEAM TRAPS
TRAPS