The Advantages of Float Steam Traps

The Advantages of Float Steam Traps

Float Steam Traps can be divided into Lever Ball Float Steam Trap, Free Ball Float Steam Trap, Semi- Ball Float Steam Traps, etc.

In the float steam trap a valve is connected to a float in such a way that a valve opens when the float rises.

The float steam trap adapts very well to varying conditions as is the best choice for modulating heat exchangers, but the float steam trap is relatively expensive and not very robust against water hammers.

• continuous operation but may cycle at high pressures
• no action at no load, continuous at full load
• good energy conservation
• good resistance to wear
• good corrosion resistance
• poor resistance to hydraulic shocks
• do not vent air and CO₂ at steam temperature
• excellent ability to vent air at very low pressure
• excellent ability to handle start up air loads
• excellent operation against back pressure
• poor resistance to damage from freezing
• fair ability to purge system
• excellent performance on very light loads
• immediate responsiveness to slugs of condensate
• poor ability to handle dirt
• large comparative physical size
• poor ability to handle flash steam
• closed at mechanical failure

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