STEAM TRAP Although steam trap is a small device, and the price is not high, it is very necessary and must be selected accordingly. Otherwise, it may cause enormous damage and loss to the factory without the management’s knowledge. The main function of the steam trap is to drain the condensate and the air or gas-generated or contained in the steam system to be discharged without the loss of steam from the system.
A steam trap can be divided into 3 main types according to the principle of operation:
1. THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAP
2. THERMOSTATIC STEAM TRAP
3. MECHANIC STEAM TRAP