steam trap selection
steam trap selection
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I have a technical specification for steam trap type thermodynamic with material body A105, material of seat and cone S.S but it’s mentioned that the material of the thermal control element is S.S.
I am a new at the field of buying steam trap but my understand that is thermodynamic type disc which is mentioned for it the specification but thermal control element make me confused is it thermostatic type , like Flowserve Gestra BK45 OR what ?
For vertical installation, capacity 200kg/hr- diff pressure 2.7-3 bar- operating temperature 160c.
Is that the suitable trap Flowserve Gestra BK45 for these requirements?
Appreciate the help
I am a new at the field of buying steam trap but my understand that is thermodynamic type disc which is mentioned for it the specification but thermal control element make me confused is it thermostatic type , like Flowserve Gestra BK45 OR what ?
For vertical installation, capacity 200kg/hr- diff pressure 2.7-3 bar- operating temperature 160c.
Is that the suitable trap Flowserve Gestra BK45 for these requirements?
Appreciate the help





RE: steam trap selection
RE: steam trap selection
Without knowing other details it is hard to say whether this particular model is the right fit. Perhaps you can find out more at:
http://www2.spiraxsarco.com/resources/steam-engine...
http://www2.spiraxsarco.com/resources/steam-engine...
http://www2.spiraxsarco.com/resources/steam-engine...
Dejan IVANOVIC
Process Engineer, MSChE
RE: steam trap selection
burt what do you think regarding the attached types the best one to select for this case , if it compare with the Gestra BK45.
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RE: steam trap selection
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RE: steam trap selection
The main difference is that the Genstra is a thermostatic trap and the Velan is a thermodynamic trap. Both look like they will discharge condensate at close to saturation temperature.
It really comes down to the site's preference for steam traps and their operating experience in terms of reliability.
RE: steam trap selection