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Mechanical Steam Traps
The automatic air vent uses the same balanced pressure capsule element as a thermostatic steam trap, and is
located in the steam space above the condensate level. After releasing the initial air, it remains closed until air
or other non-condensable gases accumulate during normal running and cause it to open by reducing the
temperature of the air/steam mixture. The thermostatic air vent offers the added benefit of significantly
increasing condensate capacity on cold start-up.
In the past, the thermostatic air vent was a point of weakness if waterhammer was present in the system. Even
the ball could be damaged if the waterhammer was severe. However, in modern float traps the air vent is a
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compact, very robust, all stainless steel capsule, and the modern welding techniques used on the ball makes
the complete float-thermostatic steam trap very robust and reliable in waterhammer situations.
Steam Traps and Steam
Trapping In many ways the float-thermostatic trap is the closest to an ideal steam trap. It will discharge condensate as
soon as it is formed, regardless of changes in steam pressure.
Introduction - Why Steam Traps?
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and not pass condensate. A range oforifice sizes is available to cover a wide range of pressure.
What do I do now?
The printable version of this page has now been replaced by The Steam and Condensate Loop Book
Try answering the Questions for this tutorial
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