CONDENSATE RECOVERY SYSTEM
CONDENSATE RECOVERY SYSTEM
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Hello Everyone
I have a pegging steam line with 40 bar steam pressure, and i installed two steam traps in parallel to drain condensate from it. my condensate load is 120 kg/hr. both steam trap outlets are connected to one collecting tank open to atmosphere. but after installation i saw that both steam traps are low temperature and not at all discharging condensate. when i open the bypass valve all the condensate goes out from bypass only and steam traps remain blocked. i checked the capacity of steam traps and it was in the range still i am not understanding what went wrong, please suggest me any remedy...
I have a pegging steam line with 40 bar steam pressure, and i installed two steam traps in parallel to drain condensate from it. my condensate load is 120 kg/hr. both steam trap outlets are connected to one collecting tank open to atmosphere. but after installation i saw that both steam traps are low temperature and not at all discharging condensate. when i open the bypass valve all the condensate goes out from bypass only and steam traps remain blocked. i checked the capacity of steam traps and it was in the range still i am not understanding what went wrong, please suggest me any remedy...





RE: CONDENSATE RECOVERY SYSTEM
What have you investigated so far?
what are the pressures / temperatures / flows?
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RE: CONDENSATE RECOVERY SYSTEM
RE: CONDENSATE RECOVERY SYSTEM
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RE: CONDENSATE RECOVERY SYSTEM
As mentioned above, I would put good money the two traps you currently have installed in parallel are not rated for that high differential pressure and are remaining shut.
I would even look into a bi-metallic trap if your looking for more longevity before having to service the traps again.
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