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steam trap

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steam trap [′stēm ‚trap]
(mechanical engineering)
A device which drains and removes condensate automatically from steam lines.

steam trap
A device for allowing the passage of condensate, or air and condensate, and preventing the passage of steam.


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There are three ejectors and the exhaust of each ejector enters a separate condenser where the liquid is removed by a float-type steam trap and the non-condensable gasses exit through a vent.
There is a family of about 100 different parts in the steam trap line and most economic order quantities have been reduced 75%, making Armstrong more responsive to market requirements and more profitable doing so.
Relieving the burden of constant maintenance To keep the steam system running, there was a never-ending changing of steam traps, control valves, condensate return pumps, expansion joints, and water analysis and treatment.
 
 
 
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