The Advantages of Thermodynamic Steam Traps

The Advantages of Thermodynamic Disc Steam Traps

The thermodynamic trap is an robust steam trap with simple operation. The trap operates by means of the dynamic effect of flash steam as it passes through the trap.

• intermittent operation
• poor energy conservation
• poor resistance to wear
• excellent corrosion resistance
• excellent resistance to hydraulic shocks
• do not vent air and CO₂ at steam temperature
• not recommended at low pressure operations
• poor ability to handle start up air loads
• poor operation against back pressure
• good resistance to damage from freezing
• excellent ability to purge system
• poor performance on very light loads
• delayed responsiveness to slugs of condensate
• poor ability to handle dirt
• small comparative physical size
• poor ability to handle flash steam
• open at mechanical failure

Thermodynamic steam traps operate on the basis of the bemoulli principle, depending on the relationship between the velocity and the pressure exerted by the condensae and steam inside the steam trap. They have only one moving part---the disc.

Due to their compact design and cost effectiveness, thermodynamic steam traps are widely used in applications where the condensate must be removed immediately from steam lines and steam equipment. They discharge the condensate near the saturation temperature.

The traps may operate up to a back pressure of 80% of the inlet pressure, but for smooth operation, it is recoomended that the back pressure does not exceed 50% of the inlet pressure. Thermodynamic steam traps discharge the condensate intermittently.

All steam traps are equipped with a hardened stainless steel disc and seat. After the lapping process all disc surfaces are controlled individually before releasing them for use in steam traps. these are features and very high and severe quality standards for the whole production process give GOOLE Thermodynamic steam traps a long and reliable service life.

                                                                                    thermodynamic steam trap