Inverted Bucket Steam Trap Animation
Condensate can drain through the seat to.
Inverted bucket steam trap animation. 800 813 series inverted bucket steam traps. Inverted bucket traps are the most robust type of the mechanical traps. Series h additional inlet and outlet features models 3 4 2 allows positioning options for easy service additional inlet provides a convenient location for. In inverted bucket steam traps the bucket within the trap is attached to a lever that opens and closes the trap valve in response to the bucket s motion.
When steam or air flows into the underside of the inverted bucket and condensate surrounds it on the outside the steam causes the bucket to become buoyant and rise. Inverted bucket steam traps. Inverted bucket steam traps rely on the difference in density between steam and condensate to drain condensate as it forms. Request a quote request a steam system assessment.
The liquid expansion steam trap employs a liquid expansion device to discharge condensate at a predefined temperature. The trap is normally open with the plug pulled down by the bucket s weight. As the bucket moves up and down in the condensate a linkage connected to the bucket closes or opens a discharge valve trapping the condensate or allowing it to escape. When steam starts flowing it goes through a hole in the bucket.
Inverted bucket traps are composed of a stainless steel bucket valve mechanism assembly and seat and cover gasket. Condensate is discharged close to steam tempera ture. Up to 4 400 lb hr 2 000 kg hr. Steam eventually condenses the bucket loses its buoyancy and it falls opening the seat.
This keeps the steam space free of condensate to provide maximum system efficiency. Liquid expansion steam traps. Up to 20 000 lb hr 9 072 kg hr. To review a specific inverted bucket steam trap select a series and go to the menu.
An inverted bucket floats in condensate that surrounds the bucket. The discharge action is cyclic. As more steam flows the bucket become buoyant and the trap closes. 200 series inverted bucket steam traps.