Steam Traps Flashcards
1
Q
Describe water Hammer
A
Sudden intense pressure surge or wave in a fluid or vapor system
2
Q
Describe the purpose of steam traps
A
Automatic self contained valve that drains the condensate from a steam enclosure
3
Q
Describe the construction & operation of mechanical steam traps
A
Float & inverted bucket
4
Q
Describe the construction & operation of thermostatic steam traps
A
Respond to changes in temperature
Use a special bellows diaphragm
5
Q
Thermodynamic steam traps
A
Disc steam traps
Air is allowed to pass through but not steam
6
Q
How does PVGS use steam traps
A
Shown on drawings ad a generic box listing the valves and their corresponding systems
7
Q
Critical steam traps
A
If removed from service an alternate means of draining must be implemented
