Velan Steam Trap Catalog 2003
Velan Steam Trap Catalog 2003
Velan Steam Trap Catalog 2003
ranging up to:
1,100°F (593°C)
0-2,600 psi (179 bar)
NOTE: The material in this catalog is for general information. For specific performance data and proper material selection, consult your
Velan representative. Although every attempt has been made to ensure that the information contained in this catalog is correct,
Velan reserves the right to change designs, materials or specifications without notice.
MANUFACTURING PLANTS AROUND THE WORLD
PLANT 1 PLANT 3
MONTREAL, CANADA 109,000 sq. ft. (10,126 m2) 1⁄4 –4” (8 –100 mm) WILLISTON, VERMONT, U.S.A. 155,000 sq. ft. (14,400 m2)
forged gate, globe & check valves, ASME ‘N’ stamp, ISO 9001 2 –24” (50–600 mm) forged and cast steel gate, globe and check
valves, ASME ‘N’ stamp, ISO 9001
PLANT 2 & 7
MONTREAL, CANADA 170,000 sq. ft. (15,800 m2) 2 – 60” (50–1500 mm)
forged and cast steel gate, globe, check, ball, knife and butterfly
valves 26– 36” (650–700 mm) ASME ‘N’ stamp, ISO 9001
LYON, FRANCE 160,000 sq. ft. (14,900 m2) 1⁄4 –40” (8–1,000 mm)
forged and cast steel gate, globe and butterfly valves, ISO 9001
PLANT 4 & 6
GRANBY, CANADA 186,500 sq. ft. (17,325 m2) LISBON, PORTUGAL 60,000 sq. ft. (5,600 m2) ISO 9002
2–12” (50 –300 mm) cast steel gate and check valves, 2–12” (50–300 mm) cast steel gate, globe and check valves
1
⁄4 –12” (8–300 mm) ball valves, ISO 9001
ANSAN CITY, SOUTH KOREA Plant 1 30,000 sq. ft. (2,800 m2)
components and 2–4” (50–100 mm) cast steel valves, ISO 9002
TORONTO, CANADA Velan-Proquip 41,000 sq. ft. (3,800 m2)
2– 48” (50 – 1200 mm) wafer check valves
1
⁄2 – 24” (15 – 600 mm) clamp joint connectors, ISO 9001
ANSAN CITY, SOUTH KOREA Plant 2 65,000 sq. ft. (5,800 m2)
6–12” (150 –300 mm) cast steel gate, globe, check, ball
and knife gate valves, ISO 9002
2
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
lb
complete universal operation
N
throughout the pressure range Steam Element
without adjustment or orifice Pressure Closing
change. See page 4 for Forces
more details. 65 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
18 50 100 150 200
Steam Temperature
Chart 2 The patented Multi-element Principle.
FLOAT BIMETALLIC
PRINCIPLE 200
15
● Chart 3 illustrates the operation of 200 40
the combination of a bimetal and
float element utilized in the 150
float/bimetallic series. In this
principle, the bimetal is used to 10 30
close the valve at saturated
temperature or release cool air 100
in the system. However a small 100 20
accumulation of condensate
in the trap body lifts the float 5
ed e
and opens the discharge valve.
r at urv 10
50
No temperature depression is tu C
required for this process and, Sa am
e
as a result, the characteristic is St
identical to the saturated steam 0 0 0 0
curve. The steam trap shuts off
bar
psi
lb
3
HOW IT WORKS
THE 4 PURPOSE VALVE AND ITS FUNCTION
IN THE VELAN UNIVERSAL BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAP
TRAPPING DRAINING
I STEP II STEP
Acting Valve
Area Pressure
Action
On Full
Valve Area
Thermal Unbalanced Pressure
Closing Force Opening Force Pressure
Pull
Action
On Orifice
Differential
Pressure
Pressure Opens
Pressure Pressure Cracks Valve Completely
Balanced Valve and Acting On Full
Valve Closed Releases Flow Valve Area
4
HOW IT WORKS
THE 4 PURPOSE VALVE AND ITS FUNCTION IN THE VELAN
PISTON OPERATED & THE MONOVALVE FLOAT BIMETALLIC
STEAM TRAP
PISTON OPERATED MONOVALVE FLOAT BIMETALLIC
Pilot Valve
FAST WARM UP
Cool air and condensate Clearing air and moisture from a cold
from the system is system rapidly reduces warm-up
discharged through the time and increases production.
large main valve orifice Other float traps must have
actuated by the piston, a separate air venting
which is held open by facility while the
it’s own weight when Velan MFT utilizes
cold. As line pressure the large main
builds up pressure above the orifice for the fastest
piston keeps the valve open warm-up time of any
at maximum discharge until comparable sized
the system is completely float trap.
purged of air and condensate. Piston Main Valve
POSITIVE TRAPPING
Incoming steam When condensate is discharged, the float
contacting the bimetal mechanism rests on the trap body.
element closes the pilot The bimetal element alone,
valve, thereby reducing closes the valve with thermal
the pressure acting on power developed by incoming
the piston. Line pressure steam. The bimetal element
below the main valve is a function of the
closes it tightly but saturated steam
smoothly, due to the curve, therefore
partial pressure operates efficiently
remaining in the piston at any pressure
chamber. within it’s range.
CONDENSATE DISCHARGE
When condensate and If condensate builds up in the trap body, the float becomes
air collect in the trap buoyant, and opens the valve to unrestricted
body, the bimetal force flow. Condensate even at steam
is reduced, line pressure temperature is discharged at
opens the pilot valve, the same rate as it reaches
pressurizing the piston the trap. No air binding
chamber and forcing the or water logging
main valve open against irrespective of
line pressure by virtue adverse conditions.
of the greater piston The trap drains by
area. gravity and will
not freeze.
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VELAN FORGED UNIVERSAL BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAPS
Type TS, TSF & SF with Cage Unit, Air Vent, Check Valve, Strainer & Optional
Temperature Controller
E C B
Type TS
D
J
K H
A F G
L
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VELAN FORGED UNIVERSAL BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAPS
STANDARD MATERIALS The performance graph CAPACITY
indicates the continuous
PART MATERIALS discharge capacities bar
0.035 0.069 0.69 3.5 6 10 21 42
Forged carbon steel A105 of condensate per hour
A Body [C. Max. 0.25] at various pressure 5000
Forged stainless steel F316(1) differentials across the trap. 2000
B Cover Same as body material 1500
C Bimetal element Truflex GB-14 APPLICATIONS
Stainless steel with 1000
D Cover gasket 2000
graphite filler ● TS & TSF
E Cover bolt (2) Chrome moly. alloy Steam tracing
F Strainer Stainless steel
or instrument 50 0
G Stem & ball SS, ball valve 58 Rc min. 1000 SF 30 0 500
cabinet service / 40
Cage unit Stainless steel spiral wound 50 SF 400
Capacity lb/h
H F1
gasket with graphite filler etc. S
0 20 300
20 S1 0
kg/h
Self-lock F
T 0
I adjusting nut Stainless steel ● TSF & SF 500 TS /3
2 50 200
J Fixing screw Stainless steel Storage tank 0 T
S
48
5
K Bimetal holder Stainless steel heating, F 60 SF
S T
L Plug: 3/8 - NPT Carbon steel sterilizers,
100
(1) Type TS only. (2) B7 (A105), B8M2 (F316) cookers, dry kilns, 200
water heaters,
greenhouse coils,
CONNECTIONS: fuel oil heaters, 100 45
● Screwed ● Socketweld drip legs, drum
● Buttweld ● Flanged dryers, platen 60 27
0.5 5 50
presses, tire 0.1 1 10 100 600
moulds etc. Differential Pressure psi
A B C Weight
TYPE SIZE Face to Face Center to Center to lb/kg
in/mm Bottom Top
SCR/SW BW FLG SCR/SW BW FLG
3/8 1 3 7
TS /2 /4 4 10 6 /8 2 7/8 4 6 8
10 15 20 102 254 152 22 73 2 2.7 3.6
1 4 10 6 1 3 1/8 4.25 6.5 11
25 102 254 152 25 79 2 3 5
1/2 3/4
TSF 43/8 103/8 7 3/8 1 3 1/2 8 9 14
15 20 111 264 187 25 89 3.6 4 6.4
1/2 3/4
SF 1 6 1/8 121/8 8 1/8(1) 21/8 43/4 13 16 21(2)
15 20 25 156 308 206 54 121 6 7 9.5
(1) SF 300/600 FLG: 9 1/8 in (232 mm). (2) SF 300/600 FLG: 23 lb (10.4 kg).
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VELAN UNIVERSAL BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAPS
Type SSF with Air Vent, Check Valve, Strainer & Optional Temperature Controller
To Service Large Volume Process Applications
E B F
Type SSF
J L G K C N A I H
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VELAN UNIVERSAL BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAPS
STANDARD MATERIALS CAPACITY
PART MATERIALS The performance graph indicates the continuous discharge capacities of condensate per
Cast carbon steel WCB hour at various pressure differentials across the trap.
A Body [C. Max. 0.25 ]
B Cover Carbon steel
bar
1 2 3 4 7 14 21 42
C Bimetal element Truflex GB-14
Stainless steel spiral wound 7000
D Cover gasket 3000
with graphite filler
E Cover stud Alloy steel 6000
F Cover nut Carbon steel 5000
G Strainer Stainless steel
H Stem & ball SS, ball valve 58 Rc 2000
25
I Seat SS hardfaced Stellite 6 4000
F1
00
SS
Strainer cover Stainless steel spiral wound
J
F2
gasket with graphite filler
SS
1500
Capacity lb/h
K Adjusting Stainless steel 4 00
3000
nut & locknut
S SF
kg/h
Strainer blow-
00
L down plug Carbon steel
F6
SS
Fixing screw
N & washer Stainless steel 1000
2000
SSF APPLICATIONS
● For draining: oil storage tank coils,
acid stills, purifiers, feed water
heaters, flush tanks, separators,
vacuum pans, heat exchangers,
high pressure process equipment, 1000 455
high pressure main lines and 50 500
10 100 1000
general industrial service in
Differential Pressure psi
medium to high pressure/
temperature applications with
high condensate discharge rates. ENGINEERING DATA
Type
SSF
PRESSURE MAX. MAX.
Widely used in Power, Petroleum TYPE RANGE MATERIAL TEMP. ORIFICE CAPACITY
and Chemical Plants, Marine psi/bar °F/°C in/mm lb/h kg/h
service and Steel Industries to SSF-125 0-125 1 5,750
0-8.5 25 2,608
meet safety requirements. 7/8
SSF-200 0-200 6,400
0-14 850(1) 22 2,903
SSF-400 0-400 WCB 454 9/16 5,300
CONNECTIONS: 0-28 14 2,409
SSF-600 0-600 1/2 5,200
● Screwed ● Socketweld 0-42 12.7 2,360
● Buttweld ● Flanged
(1) Permissible, but not recommended for
prolonged use above 800°F (426°C).
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VELAN FORGED HP/HT STEAM TRAPS
Type N for High Pressure/High Temperature Service
Complete with Air Vent, Check Valve and Strainer
E N C B N C B
F E
K
K
D
D
G
H G H
A L M I L I
J
M
Type N675 Type N2500
TYPE N DESIGN FEATURES ● Positive condensate drainage.
● Integral strainer (G)
● The only positive closing steam trap on
superheated steam Stainless steel screens are integral to protect the
The bimetallic element is a function of the saturat- trap operating mechanism from damage by dirt
ed steam curve (pages 2 & 3) and it’s sensitivity to or scale. No extra fittings or installation costs are
the temperature change assures an immediate required. Free strainer area minimum 5 to 1.
reaction to both steam and condensate for the Perforation is 0.031” (0.8 mm).
entire pressure range. At saturated temperature ● Universal operation (C)
the valve is closed. Superheated steam increases The individual segments of the bimetallic element
the thermal pull of the bimetallic element, closing act consecutively, developing forces in close
the valve even tighter. See page 2 for details. relation to the saturated steam curve. This permits
sensitive, efficient trap operation at all pressures
● Easy Access to all the internal operating parts from 1 psi to maximum, without orifice change or
when the body cover is removed. adjustment. An ideal feature for "complete trap
● Forged valve body and cover (A, B) standardization".
offer the advantages of high strength, structural ● All-position installation simplifies piping layout.
integrity and reliability that make it an ideal choice Can be installed vertically or horizontally.
for steam service. Both plugs can be replaced with valves.
Can be adjusted to suit plant requirements.
● Gaskets (D, J) ● Other options include:
are spiral wound, stainless steel with graphite.
NPT blow down plug, strainer blowdown valve
● Trim is stainless steel with ball 58 Rc min. and Piping King Unit with all valving.
● Welded-in seats are Stellited (I) APPLICATIONS
to increase their resistance to high
pressure/temperature applications Type N steam traps resolve all problems with high
and wear through velocity pressure steam trapping on superheated steam lines
of flow, dirt and scale. in thermal power plants or aboard ships. Over 1,100
N150/300 has screwed seat. U.S. Navy ships have used Velan Steam Traps.
● Steam main drainage, ● Turbine drains,
● Freezeproof in vertical position - inlet on top ● Desuperheater, ● High pressure processing,
without insulation – complete drainage when cold. ● General high pressure/ temperature service.
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VELAN FORGED HP/HT STEAM TRAPS
Type N Steam Traps also available as one unit Piping Kings with Velan Bonnetless Globe Valves
or Power Ball Valves
STANDARD MATERIALS ENGINEERING DATA
Type
PART MATERIALS N675 PRESSURE MAX. MAX.
TYPE RANGE MATERIAL TEMP. ORIFICE CAPACITY
Forged carbon steel A105 psi/bar °F/°C in/mm lb/h kg/h
[C. Max. 0.25]
A Body N150 0-150 2,800
Forged alloy steel F22, F91 1/2
Forged stainless steel F316 0-10.5 1,272
B Cover Same as body material N300 0-300 12.7 3,500
0-21 1,590
C Bimetal element Truflex GB-14 (1) (1)(2) 5
N675 0-675 A105 850 /16 2,900
Stainless steel spiral wound Type 0-46.5 454 8 1,315
D Cover gasket N2500
with graphite filler N900 0-900 1,850
0-62 1 /4 841
E Cover stud(1) Chrome moly. alloy
F Cover nut(1) Carbon steel, Stainless steel N1500 0-1500 6.4 2,100
0-103 955
G Strainer Stainless steel 500-2500 1050 4,800
N2500 F22 5
H Stem & ball Stainless steel, ball 58 Rc 34.5-172 565 /16 2,182
I Seat SS hardfaced with Stellite 6 N2600 500-2600 1100 8 4,900
34.5-179 F91 593 2,227
Stainless steel spiral wound
J Plug gasket
with graphite filler (1) Also available in: F22, max. temp. 1,050F° (565°C)
Adjusting F316, max. temp. 1,000F° (537°C).
K Stainless steel (2) Permissible, but not recommended for
nut & locknut
Strainer Carbon steel or prolonged use above 800°F (426°C).
L CONNECTIONS:
blowdown plug chrome moly. steel
M Test Plug Carbon steel or chrome moly. steel
Fixing screw N150–1500: ● Screwed ● Socketweld ● Buttweld ● Flanged
N Stainless steel
& washer N2500–N2600: ● Socketweld ● Buttweld ● Flanged
(1) B7/2H (A105), B8M/8M (F316),
B16/Gr.4 (F22), Nimonic 80A (F91).
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
A B C Weight
TYPE SIZE Face to Face Center to Center to lb/kg
Clearance for Strainer Removal: N150/300; 51/2 in in/mm Bottom Top
(140 mm) min., N2500/2600; 15 in (381 mm) min. SCR/SW(1) BW FLG SCR/SW* BW FLG
N150
N300 1/2 3/4 1 71/4 131/4 111/4 2 41/2 24 26 37
N675
C 15 20 25 184 337 286 51 115 11 12 17
N900
N1500
1/2 3/4
N2500 1 10 16 151/2 2 5/8 81/8 80 83 105
B N2600 15 20 25 254 406 394 67 206 36 38 48
CAPACITY
The performance graphs indicate the continuous discharge capacities of condensate per hour at various pressure differentials across the trap.
bar bar
0.035 0.069 0.69 3.5 6 10 21 42 64 105 170 34.5 42 64 105 170
5000 5000
2000
1500
2000
1000
2000
4000
0 0
0/3 00
15 500 26
1000 N
0 0/
400
25
Capacity lb/h
Capacity lb/h
5 N
67 300
N
kg/h
kg/h
0
500
1 50
0/ 200 3000
90
N
100
200
100 45
1000
60 27 2000
0.5 5 50 500
0.1 1 10 100 1000 3000 500 1000 2000 3000
Differential Pressure psi Differential Pressure psi
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VELAN HERMETICALLY SEALED STEAM TRAP
Type Q250 Stainless Steel Steam Traps for All Position Installation
with Air Vent, Check Valve & Self-Aligning Precision Ball Valve
G C
H
A
F
E
B I
Type Q250
DESIGN FEATURES
● Hermetically sealed body ● Check valve operation
Seal welded body contains all operating parts. The main valve acts as a check valve preventing
●
back flow.
Positive closing
The bimetallic element is a function of the ● Positive condensate drainage for process work.
saturated steam curve (pages 2 & 3) and it’s
● Guaranteed against water hammer
sensitivity to the temperature change assures an
immediate reaction to both steam and condensate The downstream valve acts as a release valve on
for the entire pressure range. At saturated the excess water pressure without damage to
temperature the valve is closed. internal parts.
● Freezeproof installation
● All-position installation
Simplifies piping layout for easy plant Velan traps do not require a reservoir of priming
standardization. water in the body to operate. When installed
vertically with inlet on top, they drain completely
● Self-aligning precision ball valve when cold, and are freezeproof without insulation.
Single free-floating stainless steel
hardened Rc 58 min. ball valve.
● Valve seats Stellited APPLICATIONS
All Velan valve seats are
● Steam tracing, line drainage and most general
Stellite faced to increase their
resistance to the high degree process applications.
of wear through velocity
of flow, dirt and scale.
● Air venting - good discharge capacity
Air and cold condensate is discharged through
a full orifice efficiently ensuring fast warm-up
of equipment.
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VELAN HERMETICALLY SEALED STEAM TRAP
STANDARD MATERIALS CAPACITY
PART MATERIALS The performance graph indicates the continuous discharge capacities of condensate per
hour at various pressure differentials across the trap.
A Inlet shell Stainless steel 304L
B Outlet shell Same as inlet shell material
C Bimetal element Truflex GB-14 bar
D Stem & ball SS, ball valve 58 Rc min. 0.035 0.069 0.69 3.5 6 10 21 42
E Seat Stellite 6 5000
Self locking 2000
F Stainless steel
adjustable nut
G Fixing screw Stainless steel 1500
H Inlet nipple Stainless steel 304L
1000
I Outlet nipple Stainless steel 304L 2000
0 500
1000 25
Capacity lb/h Q 400
300
kg/h
You need 19 types of 500
hermetically sealed stainless 200
60 27
0.5 5 50
0.1 1 10 100 600
Differential Pressure psi
SIMPLE PRINCIPLE
OF OPERATION
A single free-floating ball valve:
● Vents air.
● Discharges condensate.
● Traps steam. Type
● Acts as a check valve. Q250
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VELAN HIGH CAPACITY PISTON OPERATED STEAM TRAP
Type SPF & SP for High Pressure Service
Smallest High Capacity Trap Ever Developed
M
F E H C J B F E
D
C
B
D
D
I
D
J A K A
C D
F
B
L
G D
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VELAN HIGH CAPACITY PISTON OPERATED STEAM TRAP
STANDARD MATERIALS CAPACITY
PART MATERIALS The performance graph indicates the continuous discharge capacities of
condensate per hour at various pressure differentials across the trap.
SPF SP
bar
Forged carbon steel A105 Cast steel
0.69 3.5 6 10 21 42 64 105 170
A Body Forged alloy steel F22 WCB
B Cover Same as body material 200,000
C Bimetal element Truflex GB-14 80,000
D Gasket Stainless steel spiral wound 70,000
with graphite filler 60,000
E Cover stud(1) Chrome moly. alloy B7 50,000
100,000 -2* 45,000
F Cover nut(1) Carbon or stainless steel Carbon steel 2H 90,000 SP 40,000
G Cap screw(2) Chrome moly. alloy – 80,000 35,000
H Strainer – Stainless steel 70,000
30,000
I Piston cage unit Stainless steel 60,000
25,000
50,000
Capacity lb/h
J Pilot valve Stainless steel, ball 58 Rc min.
K Blowdown plug – Carbon steel 3 /8* 20,000
F-1
kg/h
40,000
L Bottom plug – Stainless steel SP
M Temp controller Stainless steel 15,000
30,000
(1) B7/2H (A105), B16/Gr.4 (F22), B8M/8M (F316).
(2) F316 applies to SPF0-3 design only. 10,000
20,000
7 /8*
PRESSURE MAX. TEMP. MAX. F-
ORIFICE SP
TYPE RANGE °F/°C CAPACITY
in/mm
psi/bar A105/WCB F316 F22 lb/h kg/h
10-200 17,000 10,000 4545
SPF0 0.69-14 7,727
10-350 19,000
SPF1 0.69-24 850(1) 1000 1050 7/8 8,636 7000 3200
10-600 454 537 565 22 22,000 10 50 100 500 1000 3000
SPF2 0.69-42 10,000
10-1500 27,000 Differential Pressure psi
SPF3 0.69-103 12,273 * Fraction represents orifice size.
10-200 38,000
SPF4 0.69-14 17,272
10-350 43,000 CONNECTIONS:
SPF5 0.69-24 850(1) N/A 1050 1 3/8 19,545
10-600 454 N/A 565 35 49,000 ● Screwed ● Socketweld
SPF6
0.69-42 22,272 ● Buttweld ● Flanged
10-1500 63,000
SPF7 0.69-103 28,636 Type Type
10-200 90,000 SPF SP
SP6 0.69-14 40,909
(1)
10-600 850 N/A 2 130,000
SP7 0.69-42 454 51 59,090
10-1500 160,000
SP8 0.69-103 72,727
(1) Permissible, but not recommended for prolonged use
above 800°F (426°C).
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VELAN PIPING KING PACKAGE UNITS
The Piping King Package unit fitted with The valves are connected by
a bypass, enables the steam Inclined Bonnetless the bypass pipe, enabling the
trap to be isolated from the Globe & Stop Check Valve steam trap to be isolated
system allowing routine main- Steam Trap while the steam flow is
tenance to be carried out. maintained.
Bypass
THE UNIT CONSISTS OF: Piping King units are used
extensively in power stations
● The unique patented Universal marine and similar
Steam Trap with integral strainer applications where
and check valve continuous operation is
● Two high-quality bonnetless forged essential during routine
maintenance. (See page
steel special stop check globe valves
18, 19 for details.)
mounted on either side of the trap.
8 Hours 19
70 Minutes 5
20 18 17
21 16
15
2 Check Valve
22 14 13
1 3
12
23
11
4 Bucket trap
Strainer 10
1 2 5 1 2 4
9
6 5
3 4 6 7 8 3
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HOW IT WORKS
Valves on backseats,
Bypass closed
1. AUTOMATIC STEAM TRAP
OPERATION
Inlet valve and outlet valve both in top,
closed position to provide double protection
against leakage through the bypass.
Inlet Outlet
Position of valves
Trap closed Bypass closed
2. COMPLETE SHUTOFF - NO FLOW
TRAP ISOLATED FOR SERVICE
Inlet valve in bottom position, outlet valve in
top position. The trap is now sealed off by
the inlet valve and the bypass is closed by
the outlet valve. The valve is protected from
back-pressure by the check valve portion of
Inlet Outlet the outlet valve.
Position of valves
3. BYPASS OPEN - FULL FLOW
TRAP ISOLATED FOR SERVICE Bypass open - Trap isolated
PREFERRED SERVICE POSITION
Both inlet valve and outlet valves in bottom
position to seal off the trap against flow
and back-pressure.
Trap is isolated and ready for service.
Inlet Outlet
4. THROTTLED BY-PASSING -
TRAP ISOLATED FOR SERVICE
Inlet valve in bottom position, outlet valve
in intermediate position. The trap is
sealed off by the inlet valve and flow
through the bypass is restricted by the
position of the outlet valve. The floating
Inlet Outlet check valve of the outlet valve protects
the trap from back pressure.
Trap isolated bypass open Check valve closed by
line pressure through bypass
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VELAN PIPING KING PACKAGE UNITS
C
TS-V-BY, TSF-V-BY & SF-V-BY
SSF-V-BY
C
ENGINEERING DATA
PRESSURE MAX. B
TYPE RANGE ORIFICE CAPACITY
in/mm
psi/bar lb/h kg/h A
SSF-V-F-125 0-125 1 5,750
0-8.5 25 2,608 DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
SSF-V-F-200 0-200 7/8 6,400
0-14 22 2,903 A B C Weight
SIZE
9/16 TYPE Face to Face Center to Center to lb/kg
SSF-V-F-400 0-400 5,300 in/mm
0-28 14 2,409 SCR/SW BW FLG Bottom Top SCR/SW BW FLG
SSF-V-F-600 0-600 1/2 5,200 2 27 33 31 53/8 1611/16 198 198 200
0-42 12.7 2,360 SSF-V-BY-125 50 686 838 787 137 424 90 90 91
Material and maximum temperature: 11/2 25
SSF-V-BY-200 40 635 31 29 53/8 159/16 119 123 146
WCB, max. temp. 850ºF (454ºC),which SSF-V-BY-400
is permissible, but not recommended 2 25 787 737 137 395 54 56 66
SSF-V-BY-600
50 635
for prolonged use above 800°F (426°C).
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VELAN PIPING KING PACKAGE UNITS
N-V-BY-150, N-V-BY-300,
N-V-BY-675, N-V-BY-900,
N-V-BY-1500, N-V-BY-2500,
N-V-BY-2600
C ALSO AVAILABLE
ENGINEERING DATA WITH VELAN
PRESSURE MAX. POWER BALL VALVE:
TYPE RANGE ORIFICE CAPACITY • Two isolating valves
B
psi/bar in/mm lb/h kg/h • Three bypass valves
A
N-V-BY-150 0-150 2,800
(1)(2)(3) 0-10.5 1/2 1,272
N-V-BY-300 0-300 12.7 3,500 DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
(1)(2)(3) 0-21 1,590
A B C Weight
N-V-BY-675 0-675 5/16 2,900 SIZE
(1)(2)(3)
TYPE Face to Face Center to Center to lb/kg
0-46.5 8 1,315 in/mm
SCR/SW BW FLG Bottom Top SCR/SW BW FLG
N-V-BY-900 0-900 1,850
1/2
(1)(2)(3) 0-62 1/4 8,41 141/2 201/2 181/2 2 73/4 36 39 42
N-V-BY-1500 0-1500 6.4 2,100 15 368 521 470 50 197 16 18 19
(1)(2)(3) 0-103 955 N-V-BY-675 3/4 15 3/4 213/4 201/4 21/4 89/16 57 60 63
N-V-BY-900 20 400 552 514 57 217 26 27 29
N-V-BY-2500 500-2500 4,800 N-V-BY-1500
(2) 34.5-172 5/16 2,182 1 18 5/8 245/8 231/8 211/16 111/2 69 72 75
N-V-BY-2600 500-2600 8 4,900 25 473 625 587 68 292 31 33 34
(4) 1/2
34.5-179 2,227 18 1/2 241/2 24 27/8 91/8 96 100 110
15 470 622 610 73 232 43 45 50
Material and maximum temperature: N-V-BY-2500 3/4 21 3/8 273/8 267/8 3 121/4 120 125 140
(1) A105/WCB, max. temp. 850°F (454°C) which N-V-BY-2600 20 543 695 683 76 311 54 57 63
is permissible, but not recommended
1 24 30 291/2 41/4 161/2 170 175 190
for prolonged use above 800°F (426°C)., 25 610 762 749 108 419 77 79 86
(2) F22, max. temp. 1,050°F (565°C),
(3) F316, max. temp. 1,000°F (537°C),
(4) F91, max. temp. 1,100°F (593°C).
SPF0-V-BY TO SPF7-V-BY
C
SP6-V-BY TO SP8-V-BY
ENGINEERING DATA
PRESSURE MAX.
TYPE RANGE ORIFICE CAPACITY B
psi/bar in/mm lb/h kg/h
SPF0-V-BY 10-200 17,000 A
(1)(2)(3) 0.69-14 7,727
SPF1-V-BY 10-350 19,000
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
(1)(2)(3) 0.69-24 7/8 8,636 A B C Weight
SIZE
SPF2-V-BY 10-600 22 22,000 TYPE Face to Face Center to Center to lb/kg
(1)(2)(3) 0.69-42 10,000 in/mm
SCR/SW BW FLG Bottom Top SCR/SW BW FLG
SPF3-V-BY 10-1500 27,000
(1)(2)(3) 0.69-103 12,273 SPF0-V-BY 1 191/8 251/8 231/8(1) 211/16 111/2
SPF1-V-BY 25 486 638 587 68 292 90 93 118
SPF4-V-BY 10-200 38,000
(1)(3) 0.69-14 17,272 SPF2-V-BY 11/2 21 3/4 273/4 253/4(1) 53/8 159/16 41 42 63
SPF5-V-BY 10-350 43,000 SPF3-V-BY(1) 40 552 705 654 137 395
(1)(3) 0.69-24 1 3/8 19,545 SPF4-V-BY 11/2 22 3/4 283/4 263/4(2) 53/8 159/16
SPF6-V-BY 10-600 35 49,000 SPF5-V-BY 40 578 730 679 137 395 167 170 217
(1)(3) 0.69-42 22,272 75 77 98
SPF6-V-BY 2 24 3/4 303/4 283/4(2) 53/8 1611/16
SPF7-V-BY 10-1500 63,000 SPF7-V-BY(2) 50 629 781 730 137 424
(1)(3) 0.69-103 28,636
2 32 38 36(3)
SP6-V-BY 10-200 90,000 50 813 965 914
(1) 0.69-14 40,909 SP6-V-BY
SP7-V-BY 10-600 2 130,000 21/2 38 38 38(3) 53/8 1611/16 275 275 286
(1)
SP7-V-BY 65 965 965 965 137 424 125 125 130
0.69-42 51 59,090 SP8-V-BY
(3)
SP8-V-BY 10-1500 160,000 3 38 38 38(3)
(1) 0.69-103 72,727 80 965 965 965
Material and maximum temperature: (1) For SPF3-V-BY with Flanged Connection, A (face to face)
(1) A105/WCB, max. temp. 850°F (454°C) which for 1” is 23 5/8” (600 mm) and for 1 1/2” is 26 1/4” (669 mm).
is permissible, but not recommended for (2) For SPF7-V-BY with Flanged Connection, A (face to face)
prolonged use above 800°F (426°C)., for 1 1/2” is 27 1/4” (692 mm) and for 2” is 31 3/4” (806 mm).
(2) F22, max. temp. 1,050°F (565°C), (3) For SP8-V-BY with Flanged Connection, A (face to face) is 39” (991 mm) for all sizes.
(3) F316, max. temp. 1,000°F (537°C).
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VELAN MONOVALVE FLOAT BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAPS
Type MFT/MFTS For Positive Drainage of Unit Heaters & Process Equipment
A Complete Unit: Built-in Strainer, Check Valve,
Air Vent & Optional Bypass Shut-Off
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VELAN MONOVALVE FLOAT BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAPS
CAPACITY
The performance graphs indicate the continuous discharge capacities of
condensate per hour at various pressure differentials across the trap.
10,000 5000
4000
3000
5000
2000
Capacity lb/h
3 /8*
i
5 ps 5 /16
*
51
kg/h
T s i 1000
MF 0p
15
S
FT 7 /32*
M
p si *
25 7 /32 500
I J L C D 1000
5 0/1 p si 400
T5 00
MF 0/
3
S 23 300
* T
500 7 /32
MF
T0
Type MFT5/MFTS MF 200
STANDARD MATERIALS
100
200
PART MATERIALS 5 50
1 10 100 300
MFT0-5 MFTS
Differential Pressure psi
A Body Cast iron Gr. 220(1) Cast steel WCB
B Cover Same as body material
C Bimetal element Truflex GB-14
TYPE MFT1, 2, 3, 4
bar
D Bimetal holder Stainless steel
0.069 0.35 0.69 3.5 6 10 21
E Float Stainless steel
20,000 9000
F Cover gasket Stainless steel with non-asbestos filler
G Cover screw (2) High tensile steel Gr. S 3 4*
i /
H Strainer Stainless steel 5 ps 5000
10,000 T 41
5 /8* 1 /2*
I Stem & ball Stainless steel, ball 58 Rc MF si si
4000
5p 0p
J Seat SS hardfaced with Stellite 6 T 31 45 3000
T
5000 MF MF 3 /8*
K Self-lock si, *
Stainless steel p i
7 /16
* p si 2000
adjusting nut 15 ps 5 /1625
2 0 si 1
L Pivot Plug Stainless steel M FT 35 p T4
FT 00 F
Capacity lb/h
M
M i, 42
(1) MFT0: Material is Cast Iron Gr. 250. 5 ps FT
M 1 4*
11
kg/h
i, i / 1000
(2) MFTS: Material is B7. FT ps ps
Note: Part “G” is not shown above for clarity.
M
1 25 00 7 32*
3 32 i /
FT FT 0 ps
M M 20
si, i, T2
1000 50p 5 ps MF 500
2 2 si,
CONNECTIONS: M
FT
FT
21 5p
400
M 0 /12
5 300
MFT0–5: ● Screwed MF
T1
500
MFTS: ● Screwed ● Socketweld 200
● Buttweld ● Flanged
100
200
1 5 10 50 100 300
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VELAN MONOVALVE FLOAT BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAPS
ENGINEERING DATA Type MFT0
A A C
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VELAN SPACE HEATING STEAM TRAPS
Type ACF Bimetallic Heating Trap For Radiators, Convectors,
Low & High Pressure Heating Systems
E C F G D
B STANDARD MATERIALS
PART MATERIALS
A Body Brass pressing (CZ122)
Dual Outlet B Cover Same as body material
C Bimetal element Truflex GB-14
D Cover gasket Wire reinforced graphite filler
E Cover bolts Chrome moly. alloy
F Stem & ball Stainless steel
G Self-lock Stainless steel
adjusting nut
H Plug Carbon steel
I Union nut Brass
J Male union Brass
J I A H
DESIGN FEATURES
● Positive closing. Every Velan trap closes tightly CAPACITY
at saturated steam temperature.
The performance graph indicates the continuous discharge capacities of
● Simple Maintenance condensate per hour at various pressure differentials across the trap.
Operating parts are contained in one easily bar
accessible unit for quick and easy maintenance. 0.035 0.069 0.69 3.5 6 10 21
● Stainless Steel Trim 3000 1300
CF
500
A
kg/h
200
Air and cold condensate is discharged through
a full orifice efficiently ensuring fast warm-up
of equipment.
100
● Compact & efficient design. Operating parts are 200
contained in one unit – quick & easy access.
APPLICATIONS 100 45
● Natural draught convectors, ● Steam radiators,
● Hot tables & cupboards, ● Small coils, Tea kettles,
60 27
● Vacuum systems & Air venting. 0.1
0.5
1
5
10
50
100 600
Differential Pressure psi
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VELAN THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAPS
Type HPTD, PTD & VTS with Stainless Steel Hardened Floating Disc
Type Type
HPTD PTD
● Integral strainer
Stainless steel screens are integral in all three APPLICATIONS
models to protect the trap operating mechanism ● HPTD, PTD & VTS
from damage by dirt or scale. No extra fittings or
installation costs are required. Free strainer area Multi-platen Presses,
minimum 5 to 1. Perforation is 0.031” (0.8 mm). Garment Presses,
Rubber and Plastic moulding equipment,
● Silent operation – no violent line shocks.
Sterilizers and Laundry Ironers.
● Positive closing
Every Velan trap closes tightly on saturated steam
temperature. Positive closing for long periods on CONNECTIONS:
dry superheated steam lines has enormous HPTD & VTS: ● Screwed ● Socketweld
advantages in power plant and marine service. ● Buttweld ● Flanged
● All-position installation simplifies piping layout. PTD: ● Screwed
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VELAN THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAPS
H CAPACITY
The performance graph indicates the continuous discharge capacities of condensate per
B hour at various pressure differentials across the trap.
D bar
C 0.69 3.5 6 10 21 42 69
6000 2500
A 5000
2000
1500
TD 1000
2000 HP
500
1000
Capacity lb/h
V TS 400
300
kg/h
Type 500
D
VTS PT 200
E G F
100
200
STANDARD MATERIALS
PART MATERIALS
100 45
PTD VTS HPTD
Cast Forged Forged carbon
stainless alloy steel F11 steel A105 60 27
A Body steel Forged stainless [C. Max. 0.25 ] 50 500
410 steel F316 5 10 100 1000
Forged carbon Differential Pressure psi
steel A105
B Cover SS 316 Same as body material Type Type Type
HPTD PTD VTS
– SS with
C Cover gasket Monel graphite filler
D Floating disc Stainless steel, hardened
E Strainer Stainless steel
F Strainer cover Same as body material
Strainer Stainless steel
G cover Stainless steel spiral wound with ENGINEERING DATA
gasket non-asbestos filler
H Seat Hardened Hardfaced with Stellite 6 TYPE PRESSURE RANGE MAX. TEMP °F/°C MAX. CAPACITY
psi/bar A105 F11 F316 410 lb/h kg/h
– – – 650 1,210
PTD 5-600 343 550
0.34-41 2,060
VTS 850(1) 1000 1000 936
–
C 5-1000 454 538 538 5,500
HPTD 0.34-69 2,500
(1) Permissible, but not recommended for prolonged
use above 800°F (426°C).
B
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
A B C Weight
SIZE
A A TYPE Face to Face Center to Center to lb/kg
in/mm
SCR/SW BW FLG Bottom Top SCR/SW BW FLG
Clearance for Strainer Removal: 1/2 3/4 2 5/8 _ _ 13/4 19/16 1.25 _ _
VTS 3” (76 mm) min. PTD 15 20 67 44 40 0.56
HPTD 5” (127 mm) min. 3/8 1/2 3/4 3 3/16 9 3/16 61/4 21/8 21/8 2 3 7
PTD 2 1/4” (57 mm) min. VTS 10 15 20 81 233 159 54 54 1 1.5 3
1/2 3/4 1 6 1/8 121/8 101/8 4 27/8 18 20 26
HPTD 15 20 25 155 308 257 102 73 8 9 12
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VELAN COMPRESSED AIR DRAIN TRAPS
Type MFA/MFAS For Pneumatic Use – Power Tools Blowing Moulds & Paint
A Complete Unit: Built-In Strainer, Check Valve & Air Vent with
Dual Inlet & Outlet Connections
H A F K B E
M
Type
MFA0
I J L C D
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VELAN COMPRESSED AIR DRAIN TRAPS
STANDARD MATERIALS CAPACITY
The performance graph indicates the continuous discharge capacities of
PART MATERIALS condensate per hour at various pressure differentials across the trap.
MFA-0,1,2 MFA-S
A Body Cast iron Gr. 220(1) Cast steel WCB TYPE MFA0, 1, 2 & MFAS
B Cover Same as body material bar
C Plate Stainless steel 1/8” thick 0.069 0.69 3.5 6 10 21 42
D Holder Stainless steel
10,000
E Float Stainless steel 4000
F Cover gasket Stainless steel with non-asbestos filler
G Cover screw High tensile steel Gr. S 3000
H Strainer Stainless steel 5000
I Stem & ball Stainless steel 2000
J Seat(2) SS hardfaced with Stellite 6
K Self-lock adjusting nut Stainless steel 1500
2
L Pivot Plug Stainless steel 1 &
0,
Connection FA 1000
Capacity lb/h
M for balance pipe 3/8” NPT M
S
kg/h
(1) Cast Iron Gr. 250 for MFA0 (2) MFA0: hardened seat. FA
M
500
1000
ENGINEERING DATA 400
A B
MFA0, 1, 2: Screwed connection only. B A
MFAS: Screwed, Socketweld,
Buttweld & Flanged connections.
C
C
D D
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
SIZE A B(1) C(2) D Weight
TYPE in/mm Height Center to Face Center to Face Length lb/kg
Type MFAS
1/2 3/4 61/8 43/8 11/8 6 3/4 8.75
MFA0 15 20 156 111 29 171 4
(1) Center of inlet to outlet face. (2) Center of outlet to inlet face.
A B C Weight
SIZE lb/kg
TYPE Face to Face Center to Overall
in/mm
SCR/SW BW FLG Top Length SCR/SW BW FLG
1/2 3/4 1 3 11/16 911/16 6 5 1/4 91/4 18 20 30
MFAS 15 20 25 94 246 152 133 235 8 9 14 A A
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INCLINED STRAINERS
DESIGN FEATURES
A
● Forged body (A)
offers the advantages of high strength,
structural integrity and reliability that make
it an ideal choice for steam service.
● Stainless steel screen (B)
can withstand severe abrasive service and is
carefully fitted to prevent leakage between
the screen and body.
Screens are normally supplied in stainless
steel with 0.031” (0.8 mm) holes (26% free
area) and are also available in F22.
● Easy internal maintenance
Strainers are extremely easy to clean. B
They may be blown down by simply removing
the optional blow down plug or via a suitable
valve fitted in its place.
APPLICATIONS
Velan strainers protect steam traps,
pumps, temperature and pressure OPTIONAL BLOWDOWN
regulators, gauges, instruments, air PLUG
motors and other equipment from
dirt, scale and other debris.
Gasketted
end
construction
Alternative
seal weld
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ACCESSORIES
VACUUM BREAKERS STRAINER
Vacuum breakers should be
BLOWDOWN
installed wherever vacuum
5 VALVE
is created in pipelines or 4 A rugged stainless
other equipment to ensure steel blowdown valve
trouble free operation such 3 can be installed below
as in heating coils for 1 the strainer in Velan
uninterrupted production Steam Traps as an
and elimination optional extra. Body
of freezing. and valve are both
stainless steel
The units are factory
hardened. A forged
set to operate at 5 inHg
steel globe, stop or
(mercury) (0.17 bar)
needle valve can be
vacuum but can easily
fitted for high
be reset to suit plant
pressure operation or
conditions.
2 where greater Blowdown
Other applications integrity is required. valve
include: unit heaters,
cooking kettles, blast coils
and air-conditioning
Connections:
equipment. Seating face hardfaced with
Stellite 6 and lapped with ball. Inlet: 3/8” (10 mm) male screwed BSP or NPT
Outlet: 1/8” (3 mm) female screwed BSP or NPT
ENGINEERING DATA
SIZE
NPT Thread Orifice A B WEIGHT
B in/mm in/mm in/mm in/mm oz/g TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
1/2 1/2 11/2 2 3/8 4 AVAILABLE FOR SSF, SPF, SF & SP
15 13 38 60 112
3/4 5/8 111/16 2 3/4 8
Velan Steam Traps are factory set to discharge
20 16 43 70 224 condensate below saturated steam temperature, to save
A 3/4 energy up to 30% and no further adjustment is required
1 2 3/16 2 3/4 11
25 19 56 70 308 provided the trap is properly selected based on capacity.
To change the discharge temperature you must turn the
STANDARD MATERIALS regulating nut of the temperature controller towards the
PART MATERIALS SPECIFICATION bottom of the trap to increase the differential temperature
or away from the bottom of the trap to decrease the
1 Body Stainless steel BS 970-410S21 differential temperature. The movement of the regulating
2 Stem and Stem: BS 970-410S21 nut is transferred directly without friction to the trap valve
ball Stainless steel Ball: AISI 440C
3 Compression spring Stainless steel BS 970-303S21
and the free movement of the valve is increased or
4 Adjusting nut Stainless steel BS 970-410S21
decreased accordingly. The result of the setting can be
5 Self locking nut Stainless steel BS 970-304S15
determined by checking the condensate’s temperature
with a Velan thermometer installed on the trap. Other
uses for the temperature controller are:
THERMOMETER a) Excessive back pressure can be
The Velan Thermometer compensated for by turning the
is actuated by a bimetallic controller away from the trap
helix shaped strip, which is bottom.
enclosed in stainless steel.
Its strong design will with- b) If condensate is backed up, a
stand adverse conditions faster rate of discharge is
and combines reliability with obtained by turning the
accuracy. The thermometer can controller away from the trap
be recalibrated on the spot and bottom, increasing the valve
can be supplied with the following clearance.
scales and ranges of operation: c) If the trap leaks steam, and the
seating faces are not dirty or
32°F – 572°F (0°C – 300°C) damaged, turning the controller
Case diameter: 13/4” (45 mm) towards the trap bottom will
Length: 11/2” (38 mm) reduce the valve clearance thus
Screwed Connection: 1/4” NPT slowing the trap response time,
preventing steam loss.
32°F – 932°F (0°C – 500°C)
Case diameter: 23/4” (70 mm) Length: 33/4” (95 mm)
Screwed Connection: 1/4” NPT
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VELAN STEAM TRAPS
SAVE UP TO
30% ENERGY
*Thermal Units are in Btu/lb (kcal/kg)
Typical Example: ENERGY (STEAM) INPUT
Oil Storage Tank Heating Coil Using Conventional Bucket, Float,
Required Heat Input: Thermodynamic and Bellows Traps
2,000,000 Btu/h (504,000 kcal/h) Condensate is discharged as soon Input per lb (kg)*
Steam Supply: as it forms. The latent heat is 1201 (668)* 100%
250 psi/406°F (17.2 bar/208°C) extracted which, in our example,
is 820 (456)* per pound of con-
densate. Most of the sensible
heat contained in the condensate
381.5 (212)* or 32% is wasted.
381 (212)*
STEAM DEMAND
2,000,000 Btu/h = 2,440 lb/h
= –––––––––––––––– 820 (456)*
820 Btu/lb of Steam
or
250 psi 504,000 kcal/h = 1,105 kg/h
(17.2 bar) = ––––––––––––––––
456 kcal/kg of Steam
820 (456)* 67% used
406°F
180°F ENERGY (STEAM) INPUT
(208°C) 82°C
Using Velan Bimetallic Traps
When using Velan Bimetallic Steam Traps the discharge
temperature of condensate is adjusted by a temperature
controller and most of the sensible heat in the conden-
sate is saved. Condensate is discharged at 180°F (82°C).
231.5 (129)* [381.5-150 (212-83)*] are available to re-
evaporate part of lodged conden- Input per lb (kg)*
sate 820 (456)* required per lb (kg). 1201 (668)* 100%
231.5 (129)* will evaporate 29%
into live steam. Heat is trans- 381 (212)*
ferred to the oil efficiently and
the heating process with high
pressure condensate approaches
heating with live steam.
820
(456)*
STEAM DEMAND
2,000,000 Btu/h = 1,900 lb/h
= –––––––––––––––––– 150 (83)*
Temperature (820 + 231.5) Btu/lb of Steam
or
Controller 504,000 kcal/h =
= –––––––––––––––––– 861 kg/h 1051 (584)*
(456 + 129) kcal/kg of Steam 89% used
STEAM SAVINGS
540 lb/h (244kg/h) [2,440-1,900 or 22% (1,105-861 or 22%)] 4,730,400 lb/year
9,460 US $ /year (at 2 US $ for 1000 lb (455 kg) of Steam
SAVINGS Submit your steam trapping systems to Velan for free energy savings analysis
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COMPARISON OF PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
What design features to look for when selecting a steam trap
FACTS FOR Velan Universal Thermostatic Float Bucket Thermodynamic
ESTIMATING
TRAP VALUE
Discharge valve Heat of steam closes Only by heat. Buoyancy and Closed by steam Closed by flow of hot con-
actuated by: valve. Pressure weight of float. pressure. Opened by densate flashing into vapor.
opens valve when bucket weight and Opened by flow of cold
condensate cools down. high levelage. condensate, no flashing.
Perfect discharge Condensate Selected trap size exactly Selected trap size exactly Selected trap size exactly Condensate
when: cools down conforms with working conforms with working conforms with working temperature low.
pressure and capacity. pressure and capacity. pressure and capacity.
Trap selection: Universal sizes According to capacity Certain after trial only Certain after trial only According to capacity
with large range and temperature. due to small adaptability due to small adaptability and temperature.
to pressure and to pressure and
capacity variations. capacity variations.
Incorrect selection Universal sizes Low discharge Steam loss. Steam loss Low discharge
effects: capacity. No flow or No flow or capacity.
continuous flow. continuous flow.
Adjusting facilities for The only trap adjustable None. None. New size or type None. New size or type None.
changed conditions: for specific conditions. New size required required. New valve required. New valve New size or
No change of parts required orifice eventually. orifice eventually. type required.
Ability for air Automatically with Automatic air None. Additional cost Small. Extra cost Automatically.
elimination: full trap capacity. elimination. for air-bypass valve for auxiliary No additional
No additional valve No additional of valve and its installation air-bypass valve check valve
Ability to handle cold Automatic cold water Automatic cold Intermittent discharge Automatic cold Automatic cold
initial peakloads: discharge with full capacity condensate discharge causes shocks condensate discharge condensate discharge
Ability to handle ordinary Integral strainer in all None. Extra cost for None. Extra cost for None. Extra cost for None.
sediment and sludge, units. Low first cost and strainer, additional fittings strainer additional fittings strainer. Clogging of bucket Extra cost for strainer
dirt conditions: cheapest installation and installation and installation hole results in steam waste. and its installation
Absence of strainer Integral strainer Smaller flow. Smaller flow. No flow. No flow. Continuous flow.
often causes: in all units Steam loss. Steam loss. Buckets vent plugged Steam waste.
Dirt getting into work- Dirt getting into work- or trap filled with dirt. Dirt, scale clogging
ing parts and orifice. ing parts and orifice. Steam waste. seats and valve orifice.
Ability to handle Good as bimetal Good as bellow Small. Pressure high: Small. Pressure high: Good.
pressure variations: follows saturated function of no flow. New valve orifice no flow. New valve orifice Depending on conden-
steam curve saturated steam for raised pressure for raised pressure sate temperature
Ability to handle Good due to Depending on Small. Small. Depending on
variations in load: oversized orifice size of trap Continuous discharge Continuous discharge size of trap
of trap too small. of trap too small.
Ability to close valve Yes. If required for 100% Small None None Small
on hot water only to steam loss proof operation.
prevent steam loss: Adjustability by temper-
ature controller (optional)
Ability to handle Patented discharge valve None. Extra cost for None. Extra cost for None. Extra cost for None. Extra cost for
back pressure: operates as check valve. check valve, additional check valve. Steam loss check valve. Steam loss check valve. Steam loss if
No extra cost for separate fittings and their if sudden or frequent if sudden or frequent sudden or frequent
check valve involved installation frequent drop in pressure. frequent drop in pressure. drop in pressure.
Installation The only all-position Only one position. Only horizontal. Not Only vertical. Costly Only horizontal.
position: straight way type Additional cost for fitting. suitable for marine service piping. Not suitable for Costly piping
(float). Costly piping marine service (float)
Installation Lowest. Installed directly High additional High. High. Fair. Extra cost for
cost: in pipe line without cost for strainer, Extra cost for additional Extra cost for additional
fittings. Integral strainer, check valve. fittings, strainer, fittings, strainer,
check valve, air-bypass. check valve, air vent. check valve, air vent.
Maintenance Lowest. High. High. Fair. Fair.
Cost: One size interchangeable. Many sizes, large Many sizes, large Many sizes. Many sizes.
all over the plant. No fittings. stock of spare parts, stock of spare parts, Large stock of Large stock of
Considerably reduced spare fittings. Short life of fittings. Short life of spare parts, fittings. spare parts, fittings.
parts stock. Element cheap. flexible element. valve due to shocks. Delicate valve
Size, weight: Small, light weight Fair Large, heavy. Medium. For high capacity Fair
Weight up to 80 lb (36 kg) weight up to 80 lb (36 kg)
Freezeproof 100% freezeproof in vertical Special types. Not when None None Yes
operation: position. Valve widely open. trap fails and closes valve.
Ability to control Automatic temperature None Precautions Precautions None
temperature in control for specific necessary. necessary.
heat process: requirements; optional
Superheated Highly recommended Good only up to Fair. Danger of Fair. Danger of Fair but always small
steam: up to 1100°F (593°C). 500°F (260°C). re-evaporation body- re-evaporation of body- steam escapes.
Valve tightly closed or Expensive stainless water and tremendous water and tremendous
high temperature. steel bellows. loss of steam. loss of steam.
NOTE: The information on this page is general in nature and not intended to show the exact design or performance of any specific manufacturer.
The technical comparisons are not intended to downgrade other trap types but to compare their features and operating principles with the Velan Steam Trap.
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SELECTION – SIZING
DETERMINING THE CAPACITY OF STEAM TRAPS
To determine the discharge capacity of steam traps, Traps will normally commence opening at 15°F (8°C)
the following factors must be taken into below saturated steam temperature, but this can be
consideration: varied if required.
●
If the condensate is cooler, when starting up from
Pressure differential between inlet and outlet
cold for instance, the capacities will be increased
● Diameter of orifice considerably. A small increase in the setting of the
trap will result in a closer temperature differential
● Discharge temperature of condensate and an increase in capacity.
The condensate capacity charts given for each type
A decrease in setting will provide an element of
are based on tests under working conditions and
temperature control, discharging cooler condensate
represent the actual maximum performance with
at predetermined temperatures, with reduced flow
condensate at 40°F (22°C) below saturated steam
rates.
temperature, which is the standard setting.
HOW TO SELECT THE SIZE AND TYPE OF TRAP FOR A GIVEN DUTY
Calculate or estimate the maximum amount of steam condensate in lb/h or kg/h and multiply by the
appropriate safety factor shown in the Table of Safety Factors (see bottom page 33).
Ascertain the minimum pressure at the trapping point and the maximum pressure liable to occur at the
outlet side of the trap. The difference of these two gives the Pressure Differential.
There are four possible arrangements for the trap, with corresponding variations in the Pressure Differential
(Example: with steam at 20 psi (1.38 bar)):
Imperial Metric
(A) Trap discharging to atmosphere:
Pressure on outlet of trap 0 0
The Pressure Differential = 20 psi 1.38 bar
(B) Trap discharging into a closed return main
with a positive backpressure of 5 psi 0.34 bar
Pressure at trap outlet 20 - 5 psi 1.38 - 0.34 bar
The Pressure Differential = 15 psi 1.04 bar
(C) Trap discharging into overhead return main, open to atmosphere, 6ft (1.8m)
above the trap. The condensate therefore has to be lifted and causes a back pressure
of approximately 1 psi for every 2 ft of lift (0.11 bar per meter).
20 - 6/2 1.39 - 0.11 x 1.8
20 - 3 1.38 - 0.198
The Pressure Differential = 17 psi 1.18 bar
(D) Trap discharge into a vacuum, such as a condenser.
In this case, as the trap pressure is above atmospheric pressure the condenser pressure must be
added to obtain the Pressure Differential. Condenser pressures normally are given by vacuum
gauges in inches of mercury (inHg) and/or bar. When calculating in imperial units the inHg should
be converted to psi as follows: 2 inHg corresponds to approximately 1 psi.
If the vacuum gauge reads 16 inHg (-0.54 bar):
20 + 16/2 1.38 + 0.54
20 + 8 +1.92 bar
The Pressure Differential = 28 psi
Having calculated the Pressure Differential refer to the individual Performance Charts
and select a trap suitable for the estimated discharge at the Pressure Differential.
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HOW TO ORDER
End End Working
Model Connection Connection Pressure Type Body Accessories Trim
Type Size psig (max) Material Options
A B C D E F G H
S P F A W O 7 J A 2 1 R
1
Above example: SPFA (0, 1, 2 & 3), 1 /2”socket weld connection, maximum 350 psig,
in carbon steel, with temperature controller, and Truflex trim.
The figure numbers shown on this key are designed to cover essential features of Velan Steam Traps.
Please use figure numbers to ensure prompt and accurate processing of your order.
A detailed description must accompany any special orders.
A MODEL D WORKING PRESSURE psig (maximum)
ACFO - ACF MFA5 - MFA5 TSOO - TS A - 15 G - 200 N - 2500 U - 230
HPTD - HPTD MFTS - MFTS TSFO - TSF B - 25 H - 300 P - 40 V - 485
MFTO - MFTO MFAS - MFAS VBOO - Vacuum Breaker C - 50 J - 350 Q - 120 W - 1000
MFT1 - MFT1 NOOO - N VTSO - VTS D - 100 K - 400 R - 250 X - Special
MFT2 - MFT2 PTDO - PTD E - 125 L - 600 S - 900 Y - 30
MFT3 - MFT3 QOOO - Q F - 150 M- 1500 T - 675 Z - 2600
MFT4 - MFT4 SFOO - SF
MFT5 - MFT5 SSFO - SSF E TYPE
MFAO - MFAO SPFA - SPF 0, 1, 2 & 3 A - Steam Traps F - Vacuum Breaker
MFA1 - MFA1 SPFB - SPF 4, 5, 6 & 7 B - Trap with Integral Bypass G- Freeze Protector
MFA2 - MFA2 SPOO - SP 6, 7 & 8 C - Piping King (No Bypass) H - Piping King (Isolating Valve)
D - Piping King (with Bypass) X - Special
B END CONNECTION TYPE E - Air Trap
BUTTWELD: FLANGED: FLANGED: F BODY MATERIAL
AO - SCH.40 (Raised Face) FJ - BST “A”
BO - SCH.80 FA - ASME 150 FK - BST “D” 1 - Special 6 - Chr. Moly., Alloy Steel, F22/WC9
CO - SCH.160 FB - ASME 300 FL - BST “E” 2 - Carbon Steel, A105/WCB 7- Cast Iron
FC - ASME 600 FM - BST “F” 4 - Chr. Moly., Alloy Steel, F91/C12A 8 - Bronze
DO - Combination Ends 5 - Chr. Moly., Alloy Steel, F11/WC6 9 - Stainless Steel
WO - Socket Weld FD - ASME 1500 FN - BST “H”
XO - Special Ends FE - ASME 2500 FO - BST “J” G ACCESSORIES
FF - PN 10/16 FP - BST “K”
SCREWED: FG - PN 25/40 FQ - BST “R” 0 - None 5 - Combination
NO - NPT FH - PN 64 FR - BST “S” 1 - Temperature Controller 6 - Special
SO - BSP.P FI - PN 100 FS - BST “T” 2 - Strainer Blowdown Valve 7 - Sight Glass
TO - BSP.T FX - Special 3 - Test Valve 8 - Thermometer
4 - Strainer Plug 9 - Separate Strainer
C END CONNECTION SIZE H TRIM OPTIONS
0 - Special 3 - 1⁄2” (15 mm) 6 - 11⁄4” (32 mm) 9 - 21⁄2” (65 mm) A - Special Element D - Combination
1 - 1⁄4” (8 mm) 4 - 3⁄4” (20 mm) 7 - 11⁄2” (40 mm) 10 - 3” (80 mm) B - Welded Seat R - Truflex
2 - 3⁄8” (10 mm) 5 - 1” (25 mm) 8 - 2” (50 mm) C - Screwed Seat O - None
Note: For a more detailed list of available trims, contact the factory or visit our web site at www.velan.com
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