STEAM TRAPS

Steam Traps WPN Series

Bi-Metallic Steam Trap Bi-Metallic

Bi-Metallic Steam Traps

The WPN Series Bi-Metallic Steam Traps are
used in steam tracing, steam main drips and
non-critical process equipment. They can be used
on outdoor applications that are subject to freezing.
The WPN Series Traps are available in multiple sizes
and pressures up to 2260 PSI.

Model Body Material PMO Sizes Connections Pressure Max Diff.

(PSIG) Controller Pressure (PSI)
NPT, 150# or 300# FLG, R22 320
WPN-40 A105 Carbon Steel 470 1/2” – 2”
SW, BW R32 460
WPN-63 A182-F12CL2 Alloy Steel 823 1/2” , 3/4”, 1” NPT, 300# FLG, SW, BW R56 810
WPN-100 A182-F12CL2 Alloy Steel 1220 1/2” , 3/4”, 1” NPT, 600# FLG, SW, BW R90 1200
WPN-160 A182-F12CL2 Alloy Steel 1620 1/2” , 3/4”, 1” NPT, 900# FLG, SW, BW R130 1600
WPN-250 A182-F22CL3 Alloy Steel 2260 1/2” , 3/4”, 1” NPT, 1500# FLG, SW, BW R150 2230

Typical Applications Installation and Maintenance

DRIP, TRACING: WPN Series Bi-metallic steam traps are used in The trap can be installed in any orientation except with
steam tracing, steam main drips and non-critical process equipment. the cap facing downward. All internal components
They are extremely robust and reliable, making them a suitable choice for can be replaced while trap body remains in-line.
high
pressure applications as well as outdoor applications that are subject
to freezing. They are used in systems where a quick discharge of air,
non-condensable gases and large quantities of cold water need to Pressure
be dischargeat start-up. Controller
How It Works
When the system is cold, the trap is fully open; discharging air and cold
condensate. When the bi-metallic plates inside the trap heat up, they expand;
pulling the seat closed and restricting flow. Prior to steam temperature being
reached, the trap shuts off tightly. Cooler temperatures cause the seat to open
further. Therefore, trap capacity will increase when colder condensate is in
contact with the Bi-metal element. Trap capacity is therefore given at different
temperatures below saturated steam temperature.
Features
• Excellent for high-pressure and superheated steam applications Max Differential Pressure
• Freeze-proof and resistant to waterhammer for Pressure Controller
Pressure Max Diff. Pressure
• Suitable for superheated steam Controller PSI
• In-line repairable R22 320
• Trap can be welded into line R32 460
R56 810
Sample Specification R90 1200
R130 1600
Steam trap shall be Watson McDaniel WPN Series Bi-Metallic Steam Trap.
R150 2230
Trap must be capable of being completely serviced while still in-line.

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How to select a A WPN Trap: Example Model Codes:

1) Select a Pressure Controller that has a max differential WPN40-A-R22-14-F150-ES
pressure within the range of your application.
(Model WPN40, 320 PSI Max Differential Pressure,
2) Select a Trap Body depending on System Pressure; 1” 150# Flanged with External Strainer)
WPN40 thru WPN250.
3) Select Connection Type & Size WPN63-C-R56-14-F600
(Model WPN63, 810 PSI Max Differential Pressure,
4) Configure Model Code (see Examples to right)
1” 600# Flanged with Standard Internal Strainer)

Model Configuration Chart

Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 Position 6
Body Pressure Connection Strainer
Model Material Controller Connection Type Selection
(Code) Code Size Code Code Code
1/2” 12
3/4” 13 F150,
Internal
1” 14 F300, Strainer
11/2” 16 N, (IS)
Carbon Steel R22 or SW
WPN-40 2” 17
A105 R32
1/2” 12
(A) F150,
3/4” 13
F300, External
1” 14 Strainer
11/2” 16 N, SW,
(ES)
2” 17 BW

Alloy Steel 1/2” 12

F300,
WPN-63 A182-F12CL2 R56 3/4” 13 SW,
(C) 1” 14 BW

Alloy Steel 1/2” 12

F600,
WPN-100 A182-F12CL2 R90 3/4” 13 SW,
(C) 1” 14 BW

Alloy Steel 1/2” 12

F900,
WPN-160 A182-F12CL2 R130 3/4” 13 SW,
(C) BW
1” 14
Alloy Steel 1/2” 12 F1500,
WPN-250 A182-F22CL3 R150 3/4” 13 SW,
(C) BW
1” 14

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Model WPN-40
Sizes 1/ ”, 3/ ”, 1”, 11/ ”, 2”
2 4 2
Connections NPT, 150# FLG, 300# FLG, SW, BW
Body & Cover Material A105 (C22.8)
PMA ANSI Class 150 with 150# FLG 190 PSIG up to 437˚F
PMA ANSI Class 300 with 300# FLG 460 PSIG up to 772˚F
TMO Max. Operating Temperature (˚F) Approx. 100˚F Superheat
Pressure Controller R22 R32
PMO Max. Operating Differential Pressure
of Pressure Controller (PSI) 320 460

Note: SW = Socket Weld

BW = Butt-Weld

1) = 18˚F SUB-COOL The capacity charts show the maximum flow at factory setting.
2) = 54˚F SUB-COOL Curve 1 Flow of Condensate at approx. 18°F below boiling temperature.
3) = 68˚F
Curve 2 Flow of Sub-Cooled Condensate at approx. 54°F below boiling temperature.

Curve 3 Flow of Cold Condensate at about 68°F (during start-up of a cold system).

Cooler temperatures cause the seat in the controller to open wider; therefore, trap capacity will
increase when colder condensate is in contact with the Bi-metal element. Trap capacity is given
at different temperatures below saturated steam temperature

WPN-40 with R22 & R32 Controller WPN-40 with R22 & R32 Controller
1/2”, 3/4”, 1” 11/2”, 2”

3 3
2
2 R3
1 2
R22 R2 2
R32 2
R3
R22 1
R22
2 2
R3 R3
2
2 R3 R22
R2

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WPN-40 with R22 or R32 Controller (screw-on cover) WPN-40 with R22 or R32 Controller (bolt-on cover)
1/2”, 3/4”, 1” 11/2”, 2”
L

H3
Bolt-On
Screw-on Cover
Cover H3

Internal Strainer

H
H

FLOW
FLOW

H1
Shown without
Optional
Shown with External Strainer
Optional H2
External Strainer
L

L L L NPT SW Butt-weld
NPT Butt-weld SW

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS – inches

Model Size Connection L H H1 H2 H3 Weight (lbs)
1/ ”, 3/ ” 150#/300# FLG 5.90 3.92 2.44 1.20 2.8 7.7
2 4
1” 150#/300# FLG 6.30 3.92 2.44 1.20 2.8 9.2
11/2”, 2” 150#/300# FLG 9.05 5.76 2.67 1.97 3.6 25.0
1/ ”, 3/ ” NPT, SW 3.74 3.92 2.44 1.20 2.8 3.7
2 4
WPN-40 1” NPT, SW 3.74 4.12 2.16 1.20 2.8 4.6
11/2” NPT 6.30 5.76 2.67 1.97 3.6 17.6
11/2” SW 5.12 5.76 2.67 1.97 3.6 17.6
2” NPT, SW 8.27 5.76 2.67 1.97 3.6 17.6
1/ ”, 3/ ”, 1” Butt-weld 9.84 3.92 2.44 1.20 2.8 5.0
2 4
11/2”, 2” Butt-weld 9.84 5.76 2.67 1.97 3.6 21.0

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Model WPN-63* WPN-100 WPN-160 WPN-250

Sizes 1/ ”, 3/ ”,
1” 1/ ”, 3/ ”,
1” 1/ ”, 3/ ”,1” 1/ ”, 3/ ”,
1”
2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4
Connections 300# FLG, SW, 600# FLG, SW, 900# FLG, SW, 1500# FLG, SW,
Butt-weld Butt-weld Butt-weld Butt-weld
Body & Cover Material Alloy Steel Alloy Steel Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
(A182-F12CL2) (A182-F12CL2) (A182-F12CL2) (A182-F22CL3)
Body Rating ANSI 400 ANSI 600 ANSI 900 ANSI 1500
PMA Max. Allowable Pressure 810 PSIG 1200 PSIG 1600 PSIG 2180 PSIG
up to 592˚F up to 610˚F up to 750˚F up to 905˚F
TMA Max. Allowable Temperature 1000˚F @ 261 PSIG 1000˚F @ 441 PSIG 1000˚F @ 595 PSIG 1000˚F @ 1305 PSIG
TMO Max. Operating Temperature 572˚F 842˚F 932˚F 932˚F
Pressure Controller R56 R90 R130 R150
PMO Max. Operating Diff. Pressure 810 PSI 1200 PSI 1600 PSI 2230 PSI
of Pressure Controller

WPN-63 / WPN-100 / WPN-160 / WPN-250

1/2”, 3/4”, 1”

H3 FLG

Butt-weld Version
(shown)
H

SW

FLOW
H1

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS – inches

Model Size Connection L H H1 H3 Weight (lbs)
1/ ”, 3/ ” FLG* 8.26 4.16 1.68 2.8 17.6
2 4
WPN-63, WPN-100, 1” FLG* 9.05 4.16 1.68 2.8 17.6
WPN-160, WPN-250 1/ ”, 3/ ”,
SW 6.30 4.16 1.68 2.8 10.0
2 4 1”
Butt-weld 6.30 4.16 1.68 2.8 10.0
* WPN-63: 300# FLG
WPN-100: 600# FLG
WPN-160: 900# FLG
WPN-250: 1500# FLG

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The capacity charts show the maximum flow at factory setting.

Curve 1 Maximum Flow quantity of Condensate at approximately 18 & 27°F below boiling temperature.

Curve 2 Maximum Flow of Sub-Cooled condensate at approx. 54°F below boiling temperature (through back up of condensate).

Curve 3 Maximum Flow quantity of Cold Condensate at about 68°F (during start-up of a cold system).

Cooler temperatures cause the seat in the controller to open wider; therefore, trap capacity will increase when colder condensate is
in contact with the Bi-metal element. Trap capacity is given at different temperatures below saturated steam temperature.

WPN-63 • 1/2”, 3/4”, 1” WPN-100 • 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”

R56 Controller R90 Controller

3 3
F F
68˚ 68˚

2
OOL 2
SUB-C OL
54˚ F UB-CO
54˚ F S
1
L 1
COO L
SUB- SUB-
COO
27˚ F 27˚ F

Differential pressure Differential pressure

WPN-160 • 1/2”, 3/4”, 1” WPN-250 • 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”

R130 Controller R150 Controller

17600 13200
11000 3
3 8800
8800
6600
68˚ F
6600 68˚ F
4400
Flow (lbs/hr)

4400
Flow (lbs/hr)

2200 2
1750 54˚ F SUB-COOL
1320
1
B-COOL 2200
54˚ F SUB-COOL
2
18˚ F SU
880 1750
1320
18˚ F SUB-COOL 1
440 880

Differential pressure (PSI) Differential pressure (PSI)

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