Steam Valves Installation in Pipelines

In order to save energy and ensure the highest efficiency of the devices on the steam lines, users should install steam valves properly in steam pipeline systems. How should users install steam valves properly in steam pipeline systems? You can find the details in the following.

1. If there's much condensate in the steam, users need to install a Steam Separator in the first begiining of the pipelines. Under the Steam Separator, users can also use a Lever Ball Float Steam Trap or Free Ball Float Steam Trap to collect the separated condensate water so as to reuse it in circle.

2. If the Pipeline System Pressure is too high, a Pressure Reducing Valve also needs to be used.  On Steam Pipelines, DP17 Pilot Diaphragm Type Pressure Reducing Valve and Y43H Pilot Piston Type Pressure Reducing Valve are better choices to reduce the steam pressure.  In order to make the Pressure Reducing Valve work properly, a Y Type Strainer should be installed in front of a Pressure Reducing Valve so as to keep the medium clean enough.

3. A Safety Valve also needs to be installed in a steam pipeline so as to protect the pipeline devices from being damaged by the high pressure of the pipelines.

On the steam pipelines, other steam valves like Bellow Seal Globe Valve, Gate Valve,  Ball Valve, Check Valve, Etc. can also be used to control the system on or off.

Different Valves Installation Drawing: