2014 Spring Meeting & 10th Global Congress on Process Safety

(38a) Common Issues that Can Limit Steam Trap Performance

Author

White, N. - Presenter, TLV CORPORATION

The proper selection of steam trap type/technology for a given application is just one of the keys to achieve operational success.  In this session we will discuss a variety of factors such as piping condition, piping arrangement, and steam trap installation/orientation/elevation that can also limit steam trap performance.  Common application problems like steam locking and group trapping will also be discussed.