2008 Spring Meeting & 4th Global Congress on Process Safety

(206a) Overview of Steam Trap Types and Their Operation

Author

White, N. A. - Presenter, TLV CORPORATION


Steam traps are the quietly functioning devices underneath the pipe racks of our manufacturing facilities, giving the occasional breath of condensate/steam to the atmosphere. However they are not all created equally or function the same way. This presentation will give an overview of what types are out there and their pros and cons.