Mechanical Design
Inverted Bucket Design
The inverted bucket design operates on the principal of the difference in density between steam and water. During normal operation the steam inside the bucket is continually lost through the air vent in the top the bucket and discharged throught the lever valve. Testing shows the steam loss through the air vent hole to be approximately 3 pounds of steam per hour.
Applications:
Pressure Ranges
0-1500 psig
Size Ranges
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1 1/2"
2"
Main Drip
Tracing
Process
Heating
Float and Thermostatic
The float and thermostatic design operates on both density and temperature principals with 2 orifices in the body of the trap. This design provides for air-venting through a secondary orifice controlled by a thermostatic bellows. It discharges condensate through a main orifice controlled by a hinged float assembly. This design will fail in the closed position
Applications:
Pressure Ranges
0-600 psig
Size Ranges
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1 1/2"
2"
Main Drip
Process
Heating
Ball Float
The ball float design operates on both density and temperature principals with 2 orifices in the body of the trap. This design provides for air-venting through a secondary orifice controlled by a thermostatic bellows. It discharges condensate through a main orifice controlled by a ball float. This design will fail in the closed position.
Applications:
Pressure Ranges
0-600 psig
Size Ranges
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1 1/2"
2"
Main Drip
Process
Heating