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.