Flash Cards
A device used to test steam traps function by comparing sound waves emitted during different load conditions with a properly operation steam trap
Ultrasonic tester
A device used to measured infrared radiation emitted from an object
Infrared thermometer
A steam trap that removes condensate from steam lines and heating units and discharges it directly into the boiler
Return steam trap
A marking stick that melts at a specific temperature
Temperature-indicating crayon
A distribution pipe that supplies steam to branch lines
Steam header
A boiker accessory that removes air and condensate from steam lines and heating units
Steam traps
Radiation with wavelenghs outside the visible spectrum
Infrared radiation
A condition that occurs when the temperature in the vacuum tank, condensate return tank, or feedwater heater becomes too high and the water flashes to steam and prevents water from being pumped to the boiler
Steambound
A steam trap that has a ball float that opens and closes a discharge valve depending on the amount of condensate in the chamber
Float thermostatic steam trap
A device that allows the inspection of fluid flow through a pipe
Flow indicator
A heat exchanger such as a radiation in which heat transported by steam or hot water is transferred to air in the building space
Heating unit
A steam trap that removes condensate from steam lines and heating units and discharges it to the condensate return tank
Nonreturn steam trap
Jacketing materia (commonly aluminium) used to protect pipe insulation from mechanical damage
Lagging
A steam trap that has a bellows filled with a fluid that boils at steam temperature
Thermostatic steam trap
A steam trap that has a single movable disc that raises to allow the discharge of air and cool condensate
Thermodynamic steam trap
