What is Thermodynamic Steam Trap?

Thermodynamic Steam Traps are simple, robust and reliable. They can operate up to very high temperatures and pressures. Initially, the incoming pressure raises the disc and the cool condensate is immediately discharged.

The hot condensate flowing through the inlet passage to the chamber below the disc lowers the pressure and releases the flash steam moving at high speed. This high velocity creates a low pressure area under the disc, pulling it towards its seat.

The operating speed depends on the steam temperature and ambient conditions. Most traps will stay closed for 20 to 40 seconds. If the trap is opened too often, perhaps due to a cold, wet, or windy location, the opening speed can be slowed by installing an insulating cover on top of the trap.

Thermodynamic Steam Trap Advantages

Thermodynamic traps can operate in all operating ranges without any internal adjustment or modification.
They are compact, simple, lightweight and have a large condensing capacity for their size.
Thermodynamic traps can be used in high pressure and superheated steam and are not affected by water hammer or vibration.

Product Features

Model: UKT – 70 D
Size: 1/2″ – 3/4″ – 1″
Body: Forged Steel
Cover: Stainless Steel
Strainer Disc Seat : Stainless Steel
Max. Operating Pressure: 40 BAR
Max. Operating Temperature: 400 °C
Min. Operating Pressure: 0,3 BAR

Scope of Application

Irons
Tracking lines
Drying units
Pressing units
Steam jacket pipes

Types of Thermodynamic Condensate

There are 3 types of thermodynamic steam traps:

Disc Thermodynamic Trap: In disc thermodynamic traps, the disc allows the valve to be opened and closed with the incoming pressure. The condensed liquid and air in the system are discharged. When the temperature of the liquid reaches the steam temperature, fresh steam is formed. The resulting fresh steam closes the disc and the system repeats like this.

Reciprocating Thermodynamic Trap: The working principle of reciprocating traps is similar to disc traps. The only difference is that the disc is replaced by the piston. Under the influence of pressure, the piston closes the valve and when the pressure drops, the valve opens again.

Levered Thermodynamic Trap: This type of steam trap is similar to the working principle of reciprocating thermodynamic traps. The opening and closing of the valve is controlled by the lever.

General Features

It is simple, robust and reliable.
They can operate up to very high temperatures and pressures.
Initially, the incoming pressure raises the disc and the cool condensate is immediately discharged.
The hot condensate flowing through the inlet passage to the chamber below the disc lowers the pressure and releases the flash steam moving at high speed. This high velocity creates a low pressure area under the disc, pulling it towards its seat.
The operating speed depends on the steam temperature and ambient conditions.
Most traps will stay closed for 20 to 40 seconds. If the trap is opened too often, perhaps due to a cold, wet, or windy location, the opening speed can be slowed by installing an insulating cover on top of the trap.

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