Gestra rhombus bk 45 and bk 45u steam trap line steam. Steam trap presentation for idea distribution workshop. Bimetallic steam traps velan free download as pdf file. Thermostatic, mechanical, thermodynamic and drain orifice. Bimetallic style steam traps type sh900 in stainless steel with integral stainless steel strainer, inline repairable. Thermostatic steam traps for removing condensate gestfa steam or for venting steam pipes. Do timebased maintenance for the normal working of steam trap. The bimetallic strips are piled up in pairs, with the sides having the same coefficient of expansion side without the marking placed against each. Bimetallic steam trap forged steel, high temperature steel, stainless steel. Find supplier datasheets for steam traps on globalspec. The heart of its simple design is a unique leverage system that multiplies the force provided by the bucket to open the valve against pressure. The sh300 steam trap operates on the temperature principle using two layers of bimetallic elements that have different expansion coefficients. During startup, the trap is cold so the elements are flat and the valve is wide open.
Limiting conditions refer to standard connections only. Steam traps ab3000 bimetallic steam trap stainless steel for pressures to 22 barcapacities to 2 100 kgh description armstrongs ab3000 bimetallic steam trap operates by the effect that rising temperature has on bimetallic elements. Smc32, smc32f, smc32y and smc32yf carbon steel bimetallic steam traps. T3 bimetallic steam trap in the interests of development and improvement of the product, we reserve the right to change the specification. The operating principle is based on a balance between the steam force pressure related trying to open the discharge valve and the bimetal force temperature related which acts to close it. Danger the steam trap is under pressure during operation. For discharging of slight to highly subcooled condensate. Operating and installation instructions can be downloaded at capacity. The inverted bucket is the most reliable steam trap operating principle known. Ismc32 carbon steel bimetallic steam trap with integral spiratec sensor. The steam trap shall be capable of operation on lowload applications throughout its pressuretemperature range. A bimetallic disc is a combination of two layers of metal with widely different coefficients of.
As the video demonstrates, bimetallic steam trap operation relies on the thermal expansion of metal plates making their operation simple and reliable. With a single element the temperature differential to open the steam trap would be. This same amount of heat is released when a pound of steam is condensed back into a pound of water. Steam traps, which are sized and selected properly, should give a long troublefree life when the proper trap for the application is in place. Mar 09, 2019 bimetallic steam trap bk45, steam traps. Body design pressure pn64, suitable for differential pressure of 14 bar, flanged pn40 50mm. Bimetallic steam traps holland applied technologies. How various types of steam traps meet specific operating requirements. These factors are all important in todays energy conscious world.
Sm45 bimetallic steam trap, english, tip02501, download pdf. File download literature series lwzcs17st forged steel bimetallic type steam trap valve pdf a 5f1, no. Jan 10, 20 this video demonstrates how a bimetallic steam trap works. They operate more efficiently longer because the inverted bucket is the most reliable steam trap operating principle known. Hp80, hp100, hp150 and hp210 series bimetallic steam traps. An extensive range of bimetallic steam traps, for applications ranging from standard steam lines to superheated steam. With a single element the temperature differential to open the steam trap would be bc1 66. Produced in accordance with article 3, paragraph 3 of the ped european pressure equipment directive 9723ec. If you wish to learn more about the velan steam trap line or traps in general, please visit. Quick thermostatic air venting with bimetal ring for fast startup. The sh series superheat steam traps adjust automatically to changing conditions. Steam traps are automatic valves that release condensate from a steam space while preventing the loss of live steam. Chart 1 illustrates the truly universal operating principle behind the velan steam trap.
Bimetallic steam traps have the ability to handle large startup loads. Thermostatic steam t raps efficient and cost effective. Steam trap performance assessment inveno engineering. The valve remains closed until the bimetallic elements cool, thus allowing the valve to crack open, vent the condensate and noncondensables, and then close again when steam temperature is reached. How a bimetallic thermostatic steam trap works on startup, the bimetallic. The american national standards institute defines a steam trap as a selfcontained valve that automatically drains the condensate from a steamcontaining enclosure while remaining tight to live steam, or if necessary, allowing steam to flow at a controlled or adjusted rate. Mechanical free float trap the operation principle of mechanical traps takes advantage of the difference between the specific gravities of condensate and steam. Oct 31, 2014 this video illustrates how a bimetallic steam trap works. Bimetallic steam trap, spirax sarco, abl5xx, for high capacity applications with quick air drainage. Steam trap performance assessment has traditionally been based on three basic methods. The unique bimetallic element allows for tight shut off before superheat reaches the trap thus. During normal operating temperatures, steam and condensate enter the steam trap body, this causes the bimetallic plates to expand, which closes the condensate discharge valve. External forces from the steam are the only things that can adversely. The sm45 is a medium pressure, temperature sensitive, maintainable steam trap.
Direct output or calculation and product data in pdf format. Bimetallic steam trap piping engineering knowledge base. Install steam trap for each heating equipment in case cause influence each other. Mk the mk is a thermostatic steam trap with membrane regulator. Able to withstand waterhammer and corrosive condensate. Steam traps a steam trap, which is a fully automated condensate drainage device, generally does not require routine maintenance.
Thermostatic steam traps bk with duo stainless steel. Thermostatic steam traps liquid expansion steam traps. The sum of the heat of the liquid column 4 and latent heat column 5 in btu. It adjusts itself to changing conditions, as the increasing pressure on the valve is compensated by the curving of the. The bk 27 steam trap is used for higher pressure mediumcapacity applications such as heat exchangers, large air preheaters, tank heaters, etc. For discharging of slight to highly sub cooled condensate. This heat quantity is different for every pressuretemperature combination, as shown in the steam table. Steam traps forged steel bimetallic type steam trap valve. The mechanism shall consist of a stacked nickelchrome bimetal operator with titanium valve and seat.
Bimetallic steam trap bk flangedproductszhejiang xiutai. Cold water capacities to 6,000 lbhr 2,722 kghr armstrongs sh2500 bimetallic steam trap is the ideal design for connection style. Can be used with super heated steam, removes condensate at saturation steam temperature and below. Steam trap for thermostatic airventing with bimetallic regulator the thermostatic steam traps with corrosionresistant duo s. Sk50b bimetallic float type steam trap dn25 featuresayvaz sk50b float traps perform continuous evacuation, especially with the amount of condensate, at the steam saturation temperature. The gestra steam trap range the three different steam trap types bk the bk is a thermostatic steam trap with duo stainless bimetallic regulator. The stainless steel bimetallic plates and the staged nozzle assure long lasting service and zero steam loss operation even under superheat or waterhammer conditions.
Local regulation may restrict the use of this product below the conditions quoted. Bimetallic steam trap bk flanged bimetallic steam traps can conserve energy by discharging subcooled condensate in those applications which can utilise sensible heat. This happens because in most cases it fails open and. It shows the thermostatic principal involved and how two bimetallic plates interact and provide physical movement to open and close a. These air venting characteristics are essential to a quick and efficient startup and also a smooth uninterrupted operation. As condensate is discharged below steam temperature, waterlogging of the steam space will occur unless the steam trap is fitted at the end of a long cooling leg, typically 1 3 m of unlagged pipe. Most steam traps will also pass noncondensable gases while remaining tight to live steam. This video demonstrates how a bimetallic steam trap works.
The period of waiting to start a process is reduced to minutesthere is no air binding, waterlogging, or steam locking to delay equipment. Bimetallic steam traps can conserve energy by discharging subcooled condensate in those applications which utilise sensible heat. Essentially, a thermodynamic steam trap is a time cycle device which responds to imbalances of pressure applied to a valving device, usually a disc. The most robust of all the thermostatic steam traps. Spiraxsarco model smc32 bimetallic thermostatic steam traps. Bimetallic steam trap forged steel, high temperature steel, stainless steel thermostatic steam trap with noncorrosive and robust water hammer proof bimetallic controller automatic airventing during start up and operation of the plant non return protection with inside strainer fig. They have a check valve, a built in strainer screen and an external device for adjusting the. They arethe most robust of all the thermostatic steam traps,being able to withstand waterhammer and corrosive condensate. The bimetallic strips are piled up in pairs, with the sides having the same coefficient of expansion side without the mar. A steam trap is a device used to discharge condensates and noncondensable gases with a negligible consumption or loss of live steam. Needs recalibration over time, normally failsclosed. Save up to 30% in energy extracting part of the sensible heat. It adjusts itself to changing conditions, as the increasing pressure on the valve is.
Description this is a bimetallic thermostatic steam trap with strainer. The mechanism shall consist of a stacked nickelchrome bimetal operator, with titanium valve and seat. Spiraxsarco model hp45 bimetallic steam trap, with a 12 npt connection, for service up to 652 psi. Heat loss formula is u x a x t u heat transfer coefficient btuhrsqft a surface area in sqft t difference between internal pipe temperature and ambient temperature. As a steam trap wears, it loses efficiency and begins to waste energy. The stem connected to these elements moves a valve into either an open or closed position. Lapped disc provides steam tight seal without air binding. Cold water capacities to 6,000 lbhr 2,722 kghr armstrongs sh2500 bimetallic steam trap is the ideal design for.
The original multisegmented bimetal principle actuates velan steam traps. Halle a member of the ari group edition 0418 data subject to alteration regularly updated data on data sheet 600001 englisch english bimetallic steam trap pn16 with flanges fig. How the bimetallic thermostatic steam trap works on startup, the bimetallic element is relaxed and the valve is open. Each type will be discussed in detail in this section. State supply saint paul, mn spiraxsarco industrial. Each segment acts consecutively, covering the complete operating pressure range without adjustment or orifice change. Bimetallic steam traps bimetal element is used for temperature sensing. Universal steam traps for an extensive range of applications velan. Bimetallic traps bimetallic traps work like the differential metal strip in a thermostat, using the unequal expansion of two different. The operating pressure acts in the direction of opening, so that the valve is opened fully.
Bimetallic superheat steam traps armstrong international. In addition to balanced pressure thermostatic steam traps, spirax sarco also offers bimetallic thermostatic steam traps. Operating and installation instructions can be downloaded at. Bimetallic steam trap thread connections model 143. Tss21 stainless steel sealed thermostatic steam tracer trap. Spiraxsarco industrial thermostatic steam traps 1 2 2. One of the equipments most often neglected in a steam installation is the steam trap. Discover all cad files of the steam traps category from suppliercertified catalogs solidworks, inventor, creo, catia, solid edge, autocad, revit and many more cad software but also as step, stl, iges, stl, dwg, dxf and more neutral cad formats. Usm32 sealed bimetallic steam trap for use with pipeline connectors. This bulletin should be used by experienced personnel as a guide to the installation and maintenance of the armstrong sh300, sh900, sh1500, sh1600 and sh1700 bimetallic steam traps selection or installation of equipment should always be accompanied by competent technical assistance we encourage you to contact armstrong international or your local representative if. Hp45 bimetallic steam trap, english, tip62302, download pdf. Robust steam traps for condensate removal from heating processes with small load fluctuations.
As the system increases in temperature and pressure, the traps stacked nickelchrome bimetallic elements start to expand, allowing for tight shutoff as steam reaches the trap, thus preventing steam loss. The abl range of bimetallic steam traps are made of forged steel. It is not affected by sudden and wide pressure changes. Check the corrosion resistance and chemical suitability of the steam trap for the application in question. Chart 1illustrates the truly universal operating principle behind the velan steam trap. Spiraxsarco hp series bimetallic thermostatic steam traps. Steam traps are nothing more than automatic valves.
Ab3000 bimetallic steam trap stainless steel for pressures to 22 barcapacities to 1 800 kgh description armstrongs ab3000 bimetallic steam trap operates by the effect that rising temperature has on bimetallic elements. Sh2500 bimetallic steam traps bimetallic steam traps for superheat conditions for pressures to 650 psig 45 bar. It utilizes bimetallic strips of dissimilar metals stacked together in pairs. Bimetallic thermostatic steam traps are primarily used to control the release of condensate so that its sensible heat can be utilised and energy losses caused by flash steam on discharge reduced.
The trap shall be investment cast chromemoly steel model sh1500 with integral stainless steel strainer, inline repairable. The bimetallic trap offers resistance to water hammer. Hp45 traps are made of forged steel, and designed for draining high pressure, high temperature steam lines and processes. Since steam condensate will collect at the lowest point and live steam is about 1200 times greater in volume than this hot liquid, condensate is effectively removed and steam is blocked.
The main components of the vyc bimetallic steam traps are model 144 are. Bimetallic steam traps are not suitable for fitting to process plants where immediate condensate removal is vital for maximum output to be achieved. Spiraxsarco model smc32 carbon steel bimetallic steam trap with a 12 sweat connection for service up to 465 psi. They are ideal for applications such as kitchen and laundry equipment, steam tracers, hospital equipment, steam coils, steam radiators, and steam main drip stations. Application thermostatic steam trap for automatic airventing and discharge of noncondensable gases and steam air mixtures from steam lines. Bimetallic trap is classified as temperature operated traps thermostatic trap and its by and large the most robust design amongst the various types of traps in common use. It also has the ability to handle the large start up loads associated with superheat applications. Use steam trap bk 27n only for the discharge of condensed water in pipe lines or for airventing within the admissible pressuretemperature ratings. Armstrongs ab600 bimetallic steam trap is the ideal solution for applications where other trap styles are not resisting to tough operating conditions. Spirax sarco bimetallic steam traps are the most robust thermostatic steam traps, which can withstand waterhammer and corrosive. The operating element comprises a stack of bimetal discs which control the. Bimetallic steam trap performance parameter material list of main part. Automatic airventing during start up and operation of the. Smc32 traps feature an integral flat strainer screen.
Bimetallic thermostatic steam traps bimetallic thermostatic. This federal technology alert focuses on ultrasonic sound measurement equipment and equipment utilizing a fourth method based on conductivity. The simplest form of steam trap is a disc or short solid pipe nipple with a small hole drilled through it installed at the lowest point of the equipment. A steam trap is basically an automatic valve which discharges condensate, undesirable air and noncondensibles from a system while trapping, or holding in, steam. Bimetallic steam traps and bimetallic air vents supplementary safety information. Smc32f and smc32yf carbon steel integrally flanged bimetallic steam traps. Cooled condensate, plus air, is immediately discharged 1. Series lwzcs17st forged steel bimetallic type steam trap. A sight glass specifically designed for steam trap performance assessment is also.