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Effective Solutions

Oil & Gas Industry


O i l & G a s p r o d u c t b r o c h u r e

CONTENTS
PAGE Our capabilities
3 HELPING YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT SOLUTION
4 MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY
5 PACKAGED SOLUTIONS
6 PRODUCT QUALITY
7 ENGINEERING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

SECTION
OUR PRODUCTS
1 Steam & Condensate Manifolds
STEAM TRACING SOLUTIONS

2 Condensate recovery
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PUMP TRAPS

3 Desuperheaters
STEAM CONDITIONING

4 Thermocompressors
ENERGY SAVING

5 STAPS ISA100
WIRELESS STEAM TRAP MONITORING

Steam trapping
6 THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAPS
7 BIMETALLIC THERMOSTATIC STEAM TRAPS
8 INVERTED BUCKET STEAM TRAPS
9 BALANCED PRESSURE THERMOSTATIC STEAM TRAPS
10 BALL FLOAT MECHANICAL STEAM TRAPS

11 Liquid drainers
BALL FLOAT LIQUID DRAINERS

12 Pipeline ancillaries
SUPPORTING PRIMARY PRODUCTS

13 Air eliminators
AUTOMATIC AIR & GAS VENT

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Helping you choose the right solution


Project support
From Front End Engineering Design (FEED) all the way through to installation and commissioning, our global team,
who are dedicated to the oil & gas industry, have the knowledge and experience to ensure that you are given all the
assistance necessary to meet your goals. Whether you are bidding for, or have been awarded a contract
for any given project, our team of local specialists are there to support you all the way.

We can support you in a number of ways:


• We have an extensive and high quality product range with necessary product and manufacturing
approvals and bespoke documentation (including traceability)

• With manufacturing strategically located around the world, we have the supply capacity and
agility to suit your needs, including the packaging of products

• You will have easy access to literature, sizing software and building information modelling

• Our global network of engineers and support staff are well-versed in the requirements of the
oil & gas industry and are here to help you in the design of your steam systems. As steam
experts we can offer package solutions that take the headache out of
designing, engineering, procuring, fabricating and testing such systems.

Designing steam systems in the oil & gas


industry, often in multiphase flow, requires
expert knowledge. So contact us today
and one of our steam experts will help you
choose the right solution for your customer.

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Manufacturing capability
Our global presence allows us to work closely with you We are the first for steam solutions
and provide the specialist knowledge and technical in the oil and gas industry:
expertise required to deliver an effective engineered
solution that satisfies your customer.
• Operating in 57 countries across

With manufacturing Centres of Excellence in UK,


6 continents
France, Italy, Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico, USA and • A global network of over 1,100
China, we are able to supply all our own products and steam experts
meet your delivery requirements. • 9 manufacturing sites worldwide
• Over 30 customer training centres
Our supply chain has the capacity and agility to
across the globe
meet all your needs, including the ability to provide
packaged systems.

Operating in 57
9 countries
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Packaged solutions
All our packaged solutions are supplied pre-assembled, minimising the need for on-site fabrication and testing.

Without these packages, a number of individual components would be required to construct the solution. The on-site
labour needed to procure, weld, test and inspect is expensive and after construction installation can be awkward.
However, all our packaged solutions offer fast site installation with minimal hook ups.

Using our expertise in steam, we have devised many packaged solutions to ensure that all
the needs of you and your customers are met. We can also customise these packages where
necessary in order to match your operational requirements.

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Product quality
We are globally renowned for our product innovation, reliability and performance, helping us to win numerous engineering awards.

We are continually developing and improving our product range to ensure they meet the standards you and your customers require.

ISO 9001 & ISO 14001


To ensure we consistently reach the high levels of product quality you require, we manufacture to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
certified quality management systems.

We are also experienced in complying with global oil & gas requirements, offering a range of product testing and inspection
options along with full traceability of raw materials.

Certification and documentation spiraxsarco.com VENDOR DATA BOOK

Certificates of Conformity 2.1


Typical test reports (where applicable) including: Manufacturing Data Dossier
• Hydraulic test
• Steam test
• Air test.

Inspection certificates to:


• 3.1 material ISO 10474/EN 10204
• ASME
• API

Document Control System


We have a dedicated team that can provide you with
comprehensive oil & gas project documentation that complies
with all legislation, customer and market requirements.

CUSTOMER: MATERIAL:
Understanding the need for this documentation to be
CLIENT: SXS REF:
completed promptly, with full traceability and certification, PROJECT NAME: DATE:

we use our ISO 9001 accredited Order Management Portal. RFQ NO:

This online quality management system efficiently manages


all documentation to ensure all deadlines are met, and that
projects run on time.

Final quality dossier packages The Final Quality Dossier package can be provided in
We provide fully customisable, project specific documentation both soft and hard copies, and can be presented using
packages that include: templates provided by you or our own Spirax Sarco
• Drawings branded templates. Whichever option is used, you can
• ITP/Quality control plan make unlimited revisions so that you are provided with a
• Procedures (welding, NDE, painting, packing, hydro-test) professionally presented package that you can issue to the
• Reports & test certificates (welding, NDE, painting) End User client.
• 3.1 material certificates If you wish to discuss the extensive documentation options
• Installation & operation manuals available to you, our experienced documentation team are
• Spare parts list always available and can be contacted at:
[email protected]

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Engineering a sustainable future


With over 100 years’ experience in steam solutions, our brand is well-known within the oil & gas industry. We have a large
installed base, giving your customers the belief we can meet their requirements.

Our wide range of products, services and engineering know-how enable us to provide you with the right solutions, not just
products.

So as your customers’ challenges evolve so do our products and services. Our commitment to new product development is
critical to our ability to offer sustainable solutions. We have invested heavily in the past five years to ensure we can be your
full service partner to support you all the way through any project, now and in the future.

Solutions your customer will value


Once you have completed a project, your customer can expect specialist support from our team of sales engineers. All our
staff around the world can meet your customers on site requirements through our range of products and services.

Manufacturing sites

Operating companies

Sales offices

Distributors
Our network delivers steam and thermal energy
solutions to thousands of customers worldwide

Our mission is to be the first for steam solutions in the oil & gas industry
and this brochure gives you an overview of our capabilities and the product
range we have available.

For more information speak to one of our expert sales engineers today.

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1 Steam & condensate


manifolds
STEAM TRACING SOLUTIONS

Our manifold configuration is a common design suitable for steam distribution, condensate removal and tracing applications.

Features include:
• A carbon steel body achieving ASME CLASS 300 rating, ensuring compliance with ASME piping codes
• A maximum carbon content of 0.23%, ensuring compliance with all known oil & gas specifications
• EN10204 - 3.1 certification for body and bonnet as standard

Designed for rapid heat dissipation, the piston valves have robust steel hand wheels rather than the more easily damaged
cast iron type. Insulation jackets suitable for surface temperatures of either 220°C or 425°C are available to minimise radiant
heat losses and further improve system efficiency.

Steam tracing using our compact


dual duty manifold
Steam main

Steam tracing is used principally to maintain a


Condensate main
reasonable product temperature and viscosity in order
to simplify pumping, avoid freezing, solidification and
stagnation.

Although the rates of condensate are relatively small,


trap populations will be large since all tracer lines
Product line
should be individually trapped. For ease of design and
layout, the condensate from the traps is collected in a To tracer lines From tracer lines

manifold. The steam to the tracers can be distributed


utilising a similar manifold arrangement.
MSC steam MSC condensate
distribution manifold collection manifold
Traditionally, manifolds are custom designed to meet We will advise on the
an appropriate piping code, then fabricated and tested best steam trap type for
your requirements
on site. A number of individual components may be
required to construct a manifold assembly ready for
installation and the on-site labour needed to procure,
weld, test and inspect them is expensive. Typically,
manifolds are large, heavy and a complex piece of the tracing system. After construction insulation can be awkward
because of their widely differing geometry. However, our forged MSC series manifold are pre-assembled, minimising
the need for on-site fabrication and testing.

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1.1 Manifold packages


In addition to the manifold itself, these can include top and
bottom isolation valves, steam traps, all interconnecting
pipework / fittings and purpose made insulation jackets. These
packages will be custom made to match your operational
requirements.

Sizes 1½”

Body material Carbon steel

Tracer line and


Connections drain connections
½”, ¾” and 1”

Piping configuration Vertical

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 41.5 bar g @ 253°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) N /A

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

1.2 MSC04, MSC08 & MSC12


The MSC manifold can be used for either steam distribution or condensate
collection and is manufactured from forged carbon steel, with integral piston
type isolation valves.

Sizes 1½”

Body material Carbon steel

Flanged, BSP, NPT,


Connections
SW

Piping configuration Vertical

ASME 150 14 bar g @ 200°C


Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO)
ASME 300 41.5 bar g @ 254°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) N /A

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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2
Condensate recovery
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PUMP TRAPS

Our range of condensate recovery solutions are specifically designed to efficiently remove and recover
condensate under all operating conditions.

Condensate recovery
When condensate leaves the steam trap it has typically 25% of the original heat energy within the steam.

Recovering and returning this valuable energy source:


• Cuts energy and maintenance costs • Lowers chemical costs • Reduces make-up water costs.

Condensate removal
Condensate removal from all heat exchange and process equipment is necessary to improve plant efficiency and provide
stable operating conditions.

Efficient condensate removal prevents:


• Unstable temperature control • Product quality problems and equipment damage • Excessive corrosion of heating surfaces
• Waterhammer and noisy operation.

How a pressure powered pump works


Motive exhaust
1. Fluid enters the pump body through the inlet outlet open
check valve causing the float to rise. 1
2. Residual non-condensables in the body
escape through the open exhaust valve (1).
As the chamber fills, the valve change-over
linkage is engaged opening the motive inlet
valve and closing the exhaust valve (2).
This snap action linkage ensures a rapid
change from filling to pumping stroke.

3. As pressure inside the pump increases


above the total backpressure, fluid is forced out Lifting eye

through the outlet check valve into the return


system.

4. As the fluid level falls, the float re-engages


2
the valve change-over linkage, causing the
motive inlet valve to close and the exhaust
valve to open.

5. As the pressure inside the pump body falls,


fluid re-enters through the inlet check valve
and the cycle is repeated.

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2.1 Pump Packages

Material of construction Carbon steel or stainless steel

From zero to loads in excess of


Loads 45,450 kg / hr (Based on duplex
PTF 4 at 100% capacity)

Pressures ranges Typically up to 13.8 bar g

Pump packages utilise steam pressure to drive a pressure


powered pump. This gives consistent condensate removal
across all process conditions and loads. Using existing local
steam services to lift the condensate, typical uses are for
re-boilers, heat exchangers and return of condensate. This
ensures that new heat exchangers or equipment on light
loads do not suffer with condensate backing up. Amongst its
benefits are:

Condensate
• Increase in process stability with reliable condensate Motive steam
in Vent
removal from heat exchange equipment

Receiver
• Increase in condensate recovery leading to cost savings
associated with saving water, water treatment chemicals
and heat/fuel required for raising steam Condensate
out

• Fast site installation with minimal hook ups

• No need for electrical power

Pump
• Can drain condensate from full vacuum conditions

• Reduction in corrosion within the steam plant

• Single or multi-pump packages available.

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2.2 APT14SHC
The APT14SHC automatic pump traps are flanged or screwed displacement receivers. The units are capable of
automatically trapping or pumping, depending on pipeline conditions. The units are operated by steam and are used to
remove condensate from the process under all operating conditions including vacuum.

Sizes DN50 X 40 (2" X 1½")

Body material Carbon steel

Connections Flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 13.8 bar g @ 198°C

Trapping 9000 kg / hr
Maximum load (kg/hr)
Pumping 2800 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

2.3 MFP14S
This automatic pump is a displacement receiver operated by steam or compressed air. It is generally used to move
liquids such as condensate to a higher level. Subject to the conditions being suitable, the pump can also be used to
directly drain closed vessels under vacuum or pressure. In conjunction with a float steam trap, the pump can be used
to effectively drain temperature controlled heat exchangers under all operating conditions.

Sizes DN50, 2”

Body material Cast steel

Connections Flanges, BSP, NPT

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 13.8 bar g @ 198°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 4000 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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2.4 PTF4 2
The Pivotrol® pump is a non-electric pump which transfers high temperature condensate or other liquids from a low
point, low pressure or vacuum space to an area of higher pressure or elevation. This self-contained unit, incorporating
'PowerPivot' technology, uses steam, compressed air or any other suitable pressurised gas as the pumping force.
The standard Pivotrol® PTF4 Pump will handle liquids from 0.88 to 1.0 specific gravity.

Sizes 4”x 4”

Body material PTF 4” carbon steel

4”x 4” inlet & outlet:


ASME 300 RF with surface finish
Connections
Motive & exhaust: SW ANSI B16.11
Drain: (2) ASME 300 RF with surface

Piping configuration In line horizontal

Maximum Operating
13.8 bar g
Pressure (PMO)

Maximum load (kg/hr) 22900 kg/hr (differential 12.8 bar g)

100% cold water


Yes
hydraulic test

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3 Desuperheaters
STEAM CONDITIONING

Our desuperheaters are compact, easy to install, long lasting and designed to reduce the temperature of superheated
steam to produce steam temperatures approaching saturation temperature. To cool the superheated steam, water is
entrained and flashed into vapour by absorbing heat from the steam.

Desuperheaters can be used in power plants, vacuum distillation units (start-up heater), aromatics recovery unit, thermal
and catalytic crackers, polymerization and olefin units.

How a Venturi Desuperheater works


This type of desuperheater (known as a VTD) creates high velocity and turbulence to produce
intimate contact between steam and cooling water to maximise the evaporation of water
droplets. Pressurised cooling water enters the VTD through the cooling water branch; it then
passes from the annulus through a series of small holes into the internal diffuser.

A calculated portion of the superheated steam enters the nozzle and is accelerated to a
high velocity in the nozzle throat, dropping in pressure and creating high turbulence in
this area. The jet of steam leaving the nozzle serves to atomise the incoming cooling water where it mixes, due to high
turbulence, as it moves along the internal diffuser.

This steam is accelerated to the same velocity as that within the nozzle throat which serves to balance or equalise
the pressure of both streams as they enter the main diffuser throat. The combined streams then pass out of the
desuperheater into the discharge piping where the final desuperheating takes place.

A typical in-line desuperheater installation

Pressure controller

Pressure
regulating
control valve
Safety
valve

Desuperheater
Superheated
steam supply

Temperature
regulating
control valve Temperature
controller

Non
return
valve
Cooling
water

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3.1 Desuperheaters
Our desuperheaters can be packaged to include all control valves and ancillary equipment to make a complete
desuperheater station, skid mounted ready for installation.

All our desuperheaters are bespoke and made to order. They are manufactured in carbon steel, stainless steel or chrome
molybdenum dependent on flow conditions required and are available in the following unit types:

Spray Nozzle Desuperheater (SND) - Simple design for Steam Atomising Desuperheater (SAD) - Designed
retrofitting into existing steam lines where relatively constant for high turndown applications where auxiliary steam is
steam loads, steam temperatures and cooling water available. Has a turndown of up to 50:1.
temperatures exist. Has a turn down of up to 5:1.
Turndown ratio is dependent on a wide variety of factors,
Spray Type Desuperheater (STD) - Simple design for use such as, installation (horizontal or vertical), amount of
where relatively constant steam loads, steam temperatures residual superheat and piping. Dependent on conditions the
and cooling water temperatures exist. Has a turn down of figures given are the maximum capable. We have the sizing
up to 5:1. tools to help you calculate the turndown ratio
required for your customer.
Venturi Type Desuperheater (VTD) - Suitable for most
general plant applications with constant or variable load
handling duties. Has a turndown of up to 10:1.

Sizes ¾” to 16” (Larger sizes are


available on request)

Carbon steel
Body material
Chrome molybdenum

Connections Flanged

Piping configuration Horizontal / vertical

Maximum Operating
ASME 1500 / PN100
Pressure (PMO)
ASME or PN
Slip on or weld neck
Flange Type
depending on maximum
operating temperature

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4 Thermocompressors
ENERGY SAVING

Our Steam Jet Thermocompressors (SJT) are energy saving devices that boost low pressure steam, often waste steam, by
accurately mixing with high pressure steam. This creates a usable pressure that can be recycled back into the process.

Your customers in the oil & gas industry are constantly looking for opportunities to reduce energy costs by optimising their
energy consumption. For many of them this means reducing waste steam to improve steam generation efficiency and
increase profitability. This is where our Steam Jet Thermocompressor can help.

Each unit is available in many materials including carbon steel, stainless steel or chrome molybdenum and is designed
specifically to suit your customer's process requirements and ensure maximum operating efficiency.

All products comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and are CE marked where appropriate.
All of our design and manufacturing processes are quality assured and certified to BS EN 9001:2000.

How a Thermocompressor works

Our Steam Jet Thermocompressor uses high pressure steam to entrain low pressure steam and discharges at a pressure that
lies somewhere between the two pressures.

High pressure motive steam enters and passes through the nozzle and enters the suction chamber where it is brought
in contact with the low pressure steam. This steam mixture then enters the diffuser where its kinetic energy is converted
to pressure energy. The steam discharged is then put back into the process.

Low pressure steam inlet

Diffuser

High pressure
Intermediate pressure outlet
steam inlet

Nozzle Diffuser

Please note that for clarity welds are not shown

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4.1 Thermocompressor

Advantages of using our Steam Jet Thermocompressor:

• It’s simple, compact and lightweight construction means it’s easy to install into a pipeline and enables overhead installations
• It has low capital and operating costs

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• There are no moving or rotating parts
• Minimal maintenance is needed meaning the units can be installed in remote locations
• Oil free discharge ensures there is no lubrication contamination
• Suitable for hazardous areas
• Virtually silent operation

Sizes ½" - 20"

Carbon steel
Body material Stainless steel
Chrome Molybdenum

Connections ASME code, PN flanges

Piping configuration Schedule 40

Control options
Motive

The schematic illustrates every possible control


option that could be used to control a Steam Jet 1 3
Thermocompressor.

2
Sonic designs:
Discharge
is usually used to maintain the Suction (LP)
Option 6
pressure (if required)
5

Options 4 or 5 are occasionally used instead

can be used to bypass additional steam to 4


6
Option 3
the discharge
Please note that you cannot choose Options 1 or 2 if the Suction
Steam Jet Thermocompressor is 'Sonic'
Most applications will only use one of the options.
Some applications do not require any control. A Steam
Subsonic design
Jet Thermocompressor will always balance itself to the
can be used to control the Motive (HP) system pressures.
Option 2
steam flow from 100% to 35%
can be used to control the Motive (HP)
Options 1 You will need to establish with your customer what
steam flow from 100% to 80%
parameters (pressure, flow etc.) they wish to control as this
can be used to bypass additional steam
to the discharge. Options 4 or 5 or 6 are will determine what option is best for the given application.
Option 3
occasionally used to maintain the Suction Spirax Sarco can provide assistance in selecting the best
(LP) pressure.
control option for the intended application to provide the
optimum solution for your customer.

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5 STAPS ISA100
WIRELESS STEAM TRAP MONITORING

Why monitor steam traps?


Steam leaks from traps are costly in both a financial and environmental sense and therefore need prompt attention to ensure
that a steam system is working at its optimum efficiency and there is no loss of production time. Blocked or failed-closed
steam traps, if ignored, can lead to the eventual failure of the entire asset damaging equipment or pipeline infrastructure.

5 In some cases, blocked steam traps have caused the solidification of entire product lines, such as sulphur or bitumen transfer
lines. In this case the whole affected section may require removal and replacement; shutting down the process for significant
lengths of time at huge cost in terms of lost production output.

Why wireless monitoring?

In oil & gas facilities, manually checking a large trap population could lead to failed traps going unnoticed for an extended
period of time. This increases the potential for unexpected equipment or pipeline failure leading to significant energy loss or
more importantly, lengthy process downtime.

A continuous trap monitoring system allows these facilities to take proactive and preventative action to replace or repair traps
as soon as a problem is reported.

Intelligent monitoring also allows customers to prioritise the maintenance of steam traps during scheduled downtime ensuring
high priority processes are protected from potentially avoidable interruptions.

Wireless networks enable a cost effective installation and future expansion of field instrumentation devices to monitor a wide
range of process variables.

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How STAPS ISA100 works


The STAPS ISA100 Wireless steam trap monitor has been designed for easy, non-intrusive installation with accurate wireless
monitoring and reporting.

Intrinsically safe, the system uses wireless communication protocol and meets the rigid ISA100.11a standards on connectivity
and security.

The steam trap is monitored by an individual ‘head unit’. The head unit measures both acoustic signal and temperature.
This data is analysed in the head using a powerful processor, and is periodically transmitted securely across the wireless
network to either a work station or DCS without the need for any third party software.

Workstation Cabinet
5
Steam trap monitor Workstation

Device manager
Device manager
Ethernet
Switch

Access Ethernet
point
Switch

Access
point

5.1 STAPS ISA100


With lower installation costs than a wired solution and long-life battery, the
STAPS ISA100 is a cost effective way to quickly detect leaks without the need for
manual inspection. The accurate diagnostic algorithm provides users with instant
trap performance information and steam loss data.

Sizes Suitable for all trap types from ½” to 4”

Rated for 427°C pipe


Temperature temperature at 70°C ambient
as standard (can be higher on request).

Meets the ISA100.11a standards on


Security
connectivity and security

- IECEx certification and ATEX


intrinsic safety certification
Certification
- IECEx certificate : IECEx SIR 15.0070X
- ATEX certificate : Sira 15ATEX2197X

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Steam trapping
AN INTRODUCTION

Each steam application has its own steam trap MECHANICAL STEAM TRAPS
requirements. Selecting the right steam trap for your
customer's application could have a significant, positive Maintaining optimum process performance
impact on their process, potentially improving efficiency, Mechanical steam traps are ideal for use on process
reducing energy costs and providing a safer working applications where condensate must be removed as soon
environment. as it forms, to safeguard against temperature fluctuation
which would lead to issues such as inadequate heating.
For example: condensate must be removed promptly from Our mechanical steam trap range is adaptable to all
a plant where maximum heat transfer is sought at all times. applications where instantaneous removal of condensate
The presence of excess condensate in an item of heat is required.
transfer equipment will reduce its efficiency, preventing
it from achieving its maximum rated output and may also THERMOSTATIC STEAM TRAPS
reduce its service life.
Utilising heat energy in condensate
However; in other applications, it may be required to hold For applications where it would be desirable to make use

back the condensate to extract some of its heat and thus of the heat in the condensate such as non-critical tracing,

save on steam. Furthermore, by discharging condensate a thermostatic steam trap is an ideal solution as it will

well below steam temperature, flash steam losses can be not open until the condensate temperature drops below

reduced or avoided altogether. saturated steam temperature. This allows the heat in the
condensate to be utilised before it is drained off which in
turn reduces flash steam losses and can help to reduce
THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAPS
energy costs.
Maintaining optimum process
performance
Thermodynamic steam traps are the best choice for
STEAM TRAPPING FOR
LOW TEMPERATURE
steam mains drainage and critical tracing due to their
simplicity, long life and robust construction. As well as Spirax Sarco has a range of steam traps available for
a large condensate capacity for their size, our low ambient temperature, please contact Spirax Sarco
thermodynamic traps offer a high degree of resistance for further information on these products.
to corrosive condensate.

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6 Steam trapping
THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAPS

Our thermodynamic steam trap is the most advanced thermodynamic steam trap available on the market. It is extremely
robust and ideally suited to the rigorous demands of any steam system.

How a thermodynamic steam trap works


1. On start-up, incoming pressure raises the disc and cooled

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2. Hot condensate flowing through the trap releases flash steam.


High velocity creates a low pressure area under the disc and
draws it towards the seat.

3. At the same time there is a pressure build-up of flash steam


in the chamber above the disc which forces it down against the
pressure of the incoming condensate until it seals on the inner
ring and closes the inlet. The disc also seals on the outer ring
and traps pressure in the chamber.

4. Pressure in the chamber is decreased by condensation of the


flash steam and the disc is raised. The cycle is then repeated.

1 2

3 4

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6.1 TD120M
The TD120M is an alloy steel steam trap, incorporating a stainless steel strainer and has a replaceable seat for easy
maintenance. A disc controls the condensate and it has a low capacity suitable for mains drainage. It has low capacity
specifically designed for superheated mains drainage applications up to 250 bar g.

Sizes ½” to 1”

Body material Alloy steel

Connections BW / SW / flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 220 bar g @ 440°C

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Maximum load (kg/hr) 270

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

The TD62LM and TD62M have an integral strainer and a


6.2 TD62M & TD62LM replaceable seat. They have been specifically designed for
mains drainage applications up to 62 bar g. The TD62LM is
suitable for relatively small condensate loads on superheat
and mains drainage applications. An insulating cover is
fitted as standard to prevent excessive heat loss when
subjected to low outside temperatures.

Sizes ½” to 1”

Body material Steel

Connections NPT / flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 62 bar g @ 482 °C

TD62M = 420
Maximum load (kg/hr)
TD62LM = 190

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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6.3 TD42S2
The TD42S2 is a forged steel thermodynamic steam
trap with socket weld ends. An insulating cover is an
optional extra if the trap is to be subjected to outside
conditions.

Sizes ½” to 1” LC available

Body material Steel A105N

Connections SW

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 42 bar g @ 254°C

½" LC 550
¾" LC 550
1" LC 550
Maximum load (kg/hr)

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½" 900
¾" 1300
1" 2000

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

6.4 TD42S3
The TD42S3 is a thermodynamic steam trap with forged
steel body and socket weld ends, specifically designed for
use in low ambient temperatures down to -48°C.

Sizes ½” to 1” LC available

Body material Steel ASTM A350LF2

Connections SW

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 42 bar g

½" LC 550
¾" LC 550
1" LC 550
Maximum load (kg/hr)
½" 900
¾" 1300
1" 2000

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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6.5 UTD52L
The UTD52L is ideal for steam main drainage and steam tracing applications,
particularly where space is limited. It also has the added benefit that it can be
installed in vertical or horizontal piping. Using the PC20 pipeline connector will
provide an in-line strainer for added protection against dirt.

Sizes Universal

Body material Stainless steel

Connections Pipeline Connector

Piping configuration In-line

31 bar g UTD52H + UTD52L


Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO)
42 bar g UTD52 LHP

UTD52H 750kg/hr

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Maximum load (kg/hr) UTD52L 300 kg/hr (@ 20 bar g)
UTD52LHP 350kg/hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

6.6 UTD30L & UTD30H The UTD30L and UTD30H are stainless steel thermodynamic
steam traps with integral strainer having an electroless nickel
preparation finish (ELNP) which is corrosion resistant. They are
attached to a suitable pipeline connector by two bolts for quick and
easy replacement.

Sizes Universal

Body material Stainless steel

Connections Pipeline connector

UTD30L-Low capacity for


mains drainage and tracing
Difference applications

UTD30H-For higher
capacity applications
PC10, PC10HP, PC30
Piping configuration
(½ and ¾), PC40

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 30 bar g @ 235°C

UTD30L = 3
 00 kg/hr
Maximum load (kg/hr)
UTD30H = 420 kg/hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Optional

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6.7 TDC46M & TDS46M


The TDC46M and TDS46M are specifically designed for low capacity applications up to 46 bar g. As standard the unit is available
with either screwed, socket weld or flanged connections.

Sizes ½" to 1"

TDC46M
(Carbon steel)
Body material
TDS46M
(Stainless steel)

Connections BSP / NPT / SW & flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

TDS46M 46 bar g @ 450°C


Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO)
TDS46M 46 bar g @ 425°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 260 kg/hr

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6.8 UTDS46M
The UTDS46M is made of stainless steel with an integral strainer and air vent. It is attached to a suitable pipeline connector by
two screws for easy installation, maintenance and replacement.

Sizes Universal

Body material Stainless steel

Connections Pipeline connector

Piping configuration Horizontal / vertical

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO ) 46 bar g @ 425°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 260 kg/hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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7 Steam trapping
BIMETALLIC THERMOSTATIC STEAM TRAPS

These traps are primarily used to control the release of condensate, so that its sensible heat can be utilised and energy
losses caused by flash steam on discharge reduced. These factors are all important in today’s energy conscious world.

How a bimetallic thermostatic steam trap works

1. On start-up, the bimetallic element is relaxed and the valve is


open. Cooled condensate, plus air, is immediately discharged.

2. Hot condensate flowing through the trap, heats the bimetallic


element causing it to pull the valve towards the seat.
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3. As the hot condensate is discharged and approaches steam
saturation temperature the bimetallic element closes the valve.
When there is no flow through the trap, the condensate surrounding
the element cools causing it to relax and the upstream pressure
opens the valve. Condensate is discharged and the cycle repeats.

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7.1 HP45
The HP45 is made of forged steel and designed for draining high pressure, high temperature steam lines and processes.
It has a reinforced stainless steel insert within the body and can be repaired in-line. It operates with no loss of steam, and
quickly drains air, non-condensable gases and large quantities of cold water on start-up.

Sizes ½", ¾" and 1"

Body material Forged steel

BSP, NPT, SW
Connections
& flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 45 bar g @ 425°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 1600 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Optional

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7.2 SM Series (80,100,150)
The Spirax Sarco SM bimetallic steam trap range are made of forged alloy steel, and designed for draining high pressure,
high temperature steam lines and processes. They are designed for high pressure steam, have a reinforced stainless
steel insert within the body and can be repaired in-line. They operate with no loss of steam, and quickly drain air, non-
condensable gases and large quantities of cold water on start-up.

SM80 SM100 SM150

Sizes ½", ¾" and 1" ½", ¾" and 1" ½", ¾" and 1"

Body material Alloy steel Alloy steel Alloy steel

Connections SW, BW SW, BW SW, BW

Piping configuration In-line horizontal In-line horizontal In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating 100 bar g @


80 bar g @ 474°C 150 bar g @ 474°C
Pressure (PMO) 474°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 800 kg/hr 800 kg/hr 800 kg/hr

100% cold water


Optional Optional Optional
hydraulic test

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7.3 SMC32Y & SMC32YF


The SMC32Y and SMC32YF are designed for installation in any horizontal or vertical
position. They are made from carbon steel, easily maintained and recyclable.

SCM32Y SMC32YF

DN15, DN20
Sizes ½", ¾", and 1"
and DN25

Body material Carbon steel Carbon steel

BSP, NPT, SW,


Connections Flanged
BW & flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating
32 bar g @ 350°C 32 bar g @ 350°C
Pressure (PMO)

Maximum load (kg/hr) 900 kg / hr 900 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test No (option) No

7.4 USM21
The USM21 is a pre-set, maintenance free sealed stainless steel steam trap. It has been designed for steam pressures
up to 21 bar g and applications such as steam tracing and steam mains drainage. When installed with a suitable pipeline
connector, the USM21 can easily be removed with minimum system downtime.

Sizes Universal

Body material Stainless steel

Connections Pipeline Connector

Piping configuration In-line

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 21 bar g @ 400°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 450 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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8 Steam trapping
INVERTED BUCKET STEAM TRAPS

Our inverted bucket steam traps employ a well-proven principle which relies on the difference in density between steam
(a vapour) and condensate (a liquid). They have a robust design and incorporate a simple density sensitive bucket and
lever mechanism.

How an inverted bucket steam trap works

1. As condensate reaches the trap it forms a water seal


inside the body. The weight of the bucket keeps the valve
off its seat. Condensate can then flow around the bottom of
the bucket and out of the trap.

2. When steam enters the underside of the bucket it gives


it buoyancy and the bucket rises. This positions the lever
mechanism such that the main valve 'snaps' shut due to
flow forces.

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condenses due to radiation losses and steam escapes
through the vent hole. Once this happens the weight of the
bucket will pull the valve off its seat and the cycle is then
repeated.

4. Any air reaching the trap will also give the bucket
buoyancy and close the valve preventing condensate flow.
The small vent hole positioned at the top of the bucket will
bleed air into the top of the trap. Because the vent hole at
the top of the bucket is small in diameter it will vent air very
slowly. Where the venting of air may be a particular
problem, this can be overcome simply by fitting an external
air vent in parallel.

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8.1 SIB30 / SIB30H


The SIB30 and SIB30H are stainless steel sealed inverted
bucket steam traps. They are non-adjustable and require no
maintenance. They are supplied with a specified pressure
range assembly depending on the required operating pressure
differential. As standard, traps for 45 bar g are also provided with
an inbuilt check valve.

Sizes ½" and ¾"

Body material Stainless steel

Connections BSP or NPT, SW & flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 30 bar g

SIB30 - 290kg/hr
Maximum load (kg/hr)
SIB30H - 450kg/hr

100% cold water hydraulic test No

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8.2 UIB30 / UIB30H The UIB30 and UIB30H are sealed inverted bucket steam traps
for either horizontal or vertical installation. Designed for higher
capacities, when installed with a suitable pipeline connector,
the UIB can easily and simply be removed without breaking into
the pipeline, thus reducing system downtime.

Sizes Universal

Body material Stainless steel

Connections Pipeline connectors

Piping configuration In line horizontal or vertical

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 30 bar g @ 235°C

UIB30 290kg / hr
Maximum load (kg/hr)
UIB30H 450kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test No

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8.3 IBV Series


The IBV series are manufactured using alloy steel and carbon steel
(including A350 LF2) for the body and cover; with internal components
being made of stainless steel. It is suitable for use with saturated
and superheated steam and in high pressure and high temperature
applications. The IBV is fully automatic and has been designed in such
a way that there is minimal friction from mechanism movement; valve
closure is immediate, without any steam loss and the discharge action
is positive with no equivocal phases.

Series Z Series C Series C-LF2

Sizes ½" to 3" ½" to 3" ½" to 3"

Body material Alloy steel Carbon steel Carbon steel

SW, BSP, NPT SW, BSP, NPT SW, BSP, NPT


Connections
& flanged & flanged & flanged

Piping configuration In-line vertical In-line vertical In-line vertical

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Maximum Operating 123.6 bar g 116.3 bar g 116.3 bar g
Pressure (PMO) @ 327°C @ 323°C @ 323°C

Maximum Load
14,000 kg/hr 14,000 kg/hr 14,000 kg/hr
(kg/hr)

100% cold water


Yes Yes Yes
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8.4 SCA Series


The SCA Series is a carbon steel inverted bucket steam
trap, with in-line connections and an integral strainer. The
complete unit is readily maintainable and they are suitable
for a wide range of pressures.

Sizes ½" to 1"

Body material Carbon steel

SW, BSP, NPT


Connections
& flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO ) 41.6 bar g @ 254°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 600 kg/hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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9 Steam trapping
BALANCED PRESSURE THERMOSTATIC STEAM TRAPS

We have been manufacturing balanced pressure thermostatic steam traps for over 70 years. Continuous investment in
product development has resulted in a world leading design.

How a balanced pressure thermostatic steam trap works


1. On start-up, cold air and condensate enter the trap. As the capsule is also cold, the valve is open and the air and
condensate are discharged.

2. The capsule warms up as the condensate approaches steam temperature. Its liquid filling boils,
and the resultant vapour pressure acting on the diaphragms pushes the valve head towards the seat,
fully closing at the selected discharge temperature before any steam is lost.

3. As the condensate within the trap cools, the vapour filling


condenses and the internal capsule pressure falls.
The valve reopens, discharges condensate and the cycle repeats.

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9.1 BPC32Y
The BPC32Y is made of carbon steel with straight connections and has an
integral cylindrical Y-type strainer. It has been designed for installation in any
position, horizontal or vertical. The 'Y' pattern configuration allows the strainer
screen to be easily removed for ease of inspection and maintenance.

Sizes ½" to 1"

Body material Carbon steel

SW, NPT, BSP, BW


Connections
& flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 32 bar g @ 281°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 1800 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Optional

9.2 BPC32YF
The BPC32YF has an integral cylindrical Y-type strainer and has flanged straight connections. It is a carbon steel bodied and 9
maintainable steam trap.

DN15, DN20
Sizes
and DN25

Body material Carbon steel

Connections Flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 32 bar g @ 281°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 1800 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test No

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9.3 MST21

The MST21 has been designed for relatively small condensate loads and for
installation in a vertical line with the outlet at the bottom to ensure self-draining.
It is manufactured in stainless steel and is easily maintained.

Sizes
¼", " and ½"
Austenitic
Body material
stainless steel (303)

Connections BSP or NPT

Piping configuration Vertical

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 21 bar g @ 235°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 450 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

9.4 UBP32
The UPB32 is a sealed, low maintenance stainless steel steam trap for use with pipeline connectors. It is suitable for

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operating pressures up to 32 bar g. It can also be supplied with an inbuilt check valve (UBP32CV).

Sizes Universal

Austenitic stainless steel


Body material
(304 grade)

Connections Pipeline Connector

Piping configuration In line horizontal/vertical

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 32 bar g @ 239°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 600 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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10 Steam trapping
BALL FLOAT MECHANICAL STEAM TRAPS

Ball float (FT) mechanical steam traps have an integral air vent as standard and the options of a manually adjustable
needle valve (SLR - steam lock release mechanism) and drain cock tapping. The FT range is adaptable to all
applications where ball float traps are recommended and instantaneous removal of condensate is required.

How a ball float mechanical steam trap works

1. On start-up a thermostatic air vent allows air to bypass 1 2


the main valve (1) which would otherwise be unable to
escape (a condition known as ‘air-binding’).

2. As soon as condensate reaches the trap, the float is


raised and the lever mechanism opens the main valve.
Hot condensate closes the air vent but continues to flow
through the main valve.
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3. When steam arrives the float drops and closes off the
main valve, which remains at all times below the water
level, ensuring that live steam cannot be passed.

4. As the steam condenses, the float rises allowing


condensate to be released.

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10.1 FT44/X
The FT44 has a carbon steel body with stainless steel internals and an automatic air venting facility.
It is supplied with integrally flanged connections and can be maintained without disturbing the pipework.
Vertical flanged variants (FT44V) are available for all sizes and the flow direction for the horizontal trap
is clearly marked on the body. For vertically orientated traps the flow is downwards only. FT44/X has an
integral strainer screen.

Sizes
DN15 to DN50

Body material Carbon steel

Connections Flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating
32 bar g @ 239°C
Pressure (PMO)

Maximum Load (kg/hr) 20 000 kg / hr

100% cold water


Yes
hydraulic test

10.2 FT450
The cast carbon steel FT450 contains a float which modulates to match load and discharges condensate continuously at
steam temperature, while non-condensable gases are released by a separate internal thermostatic air vent.

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Sizes ¾, 1” 1½”, 2”, 3” and 4”

Body material Cast carbon steel

Connections SW/ flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating
31 bar g
Pressure (PMO)

Maximum load (kg/hr) 100 000 kg / hr

100% CWT Yes

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10.3 FTC80
As standard, the FTC80 ball float steam trap is supplied with a right to left (R-L) flow configuration and horizontal
connections with the provision to add an air venting option. It has been designed for floor mounting and is suitable for
most high-pressure process and drainage applications. It’s simple robust ball float mechanism ensures excellent resistance
to waterhammer. All internals are easily accessible for in-line maintenance and a drain port allows full body drainage.
It has a large maintainable strainer screen that extends service intervals and is located in an accessible flanged chamber.

Sizes 1½" and 2"

Body material Cast steel

Connections SW/ flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 80 bar g @ 295°C

Maximum Load (kg/hr) 6050 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

10.4 FT62
The ideal solution for applications that require fast and efficient condensate removal, our new FT62 high pressure float trap
is highly reliable and robust. With features such as integral air vent and strainer the FT62 has been designed specifically for
drainage of high pressure process applications.

FTC62 FTS62
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Sizes ½", ¾" and 1" ½", ¾" and 1"

Body material Carbon steel Stainless steel

SW, BSP, NPT SW, BSP, NPT


Connections
& flanged & flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating
80 bar g @ 296°C 63.1 bar g @ 280°C
Pressure (PMO)

Maximum load (kg/hr) 1200 kg/hr 1200 kg/hr

100% cold water


Yes Yes
hydraulic test

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11 Liquid drainers
BALL FLOAT LIQUID DRAINERS

We offer a wide range of liquid drainers that are available to remove liquid from air and gas systems, they reduce corrosion
and will improve system efficiency.

Our liquid drain traps can handle liquids with a specific gravity as low as 0.5, and they are available in a wide variety of sizes,
end connections and construction materials.

How a liquid drainer works

Unique amongst all ball float liquid drainers, is the self-aligning main
valve assembly which is resistant to waterhammer.

Such attention to detail ensures complete


shut-off at all pressures, and reliable operation
providing extended product life and minimal
maintenance requirements.

With drain cock and balance pipe tappings,


together with the choice of body materials,
our ball float liquid drainer range is adaptable
to all applications where these are recommended
and where instantaneous removal of condensate is
required.

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11.1 CA44/S
The CA44 is a carbon steel bodied, ball float liquid drainer with stainless steel working internals. The CA44 has a soft
valve cone and the CA44S features a metal valve cone, both with horizontal flanged connections. The cover is drilled
and tapped for the purpose of fitting on a balance line and this should be specified as either ½” NPT or ½” BSP
connection for this requirement.

DN15, DN20
Sizes
and DN25

Body material Carbon steel

Connections Flanged

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating 40 bar g (max 32 bar g


Pressure (PMO) differential pressure)

Maximum load (kg/hr) 2900 kg / hr

100% cold water


Yes
hydraulic test

11.2 FA450
The FA450 is a float-operated liquid drain trap which
discharges continuously in direct response to variations
in liquid flow rate, ensuring thorough drainage of the
system.

Sizes 3” and 4"

Body material Carbon steel

Connections NPT, SW, flanged 11


Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 31 bar g

Maximum load (kg/hr) 100 000 kg / hr

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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12 Pipeline ancillaries
SUPPORTING PRIMARY PRODUCTS

In steam and condensate systems, damage to a plant is frequently caused by pipeline debris such as scale, rust, jointing
compound, weld metal and other solids which may find their way into the pipeline system.

We have developed a range of products that will help to maximise the safety and efficiency of your customer's steam and
condensate system, including pipeline connectors and isolation valves.

Pipeline connectors

PC10HP PC20
up to 64 bar g @ 280°C up to 32 bar g @ 239°C

PC3000 series PC4000 series


up to 62 bar g @ 279°C up to 62 bar g @ 279°C

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Steam trap connectors


12.1 PC10HP

The PC10HP is designed for use with swivel connector steam traps. The principle being that the pipeline connector can
be fitted into the pipeline, either horizontally or vertically. The steam trap can be fitted afterwards to the connector and can
be rotated to ensure that the trap is in the horizontal plane.

DN15, DN20
Sizes
and DN25

Austenitic stainless
Body material
steel type 304

Connections BSP, NPT AND SW

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 62 bar g @ 280°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) N /A

100% cold water hydraulic test Optional

12.2 PC20

The PC20 range of pipeline connectors are designed to


give a universal flow direction when used with the following
pipeline connector steam traps:- UTD30, UTDS46M, UBP21,
UBP32, UFT14, UFT32, UIB30 and UIB30H. The integral
strainer screen provides protection for the selected steam
trap where system conditions require. There is also an
optional blowdown valve which can be used periodically to
remove any pipeline debris.

Sizes DN15, 20 and 25

Austenitic
Body material
stainless steel

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Connections BSP, NPT AND SW

Piping configuration In-line horizontal

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 32 bar g @ 239°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) N /A

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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12.3 PC3000
The PC3000 pipeline connector has an integral piston type stop valve which isolates upstream of the steam trap. It
was designed for use with swivel connector steam traps, however, it is also available with connections for draining
upstream pipework and venting the pipework immediately upstream of the steam trap.

PC3000 PC3000C
Sizes DN15, DN20 DN15, DN20

ASTM A105N
Austenitic
Body material & A350 LF2
stainless steel
carbon steel

Connections SW, NPT, BSP SW, BSP, NPT

Piping configuration In-line horizontal In-line horizontal

Consult Spirax Sarco for other piping configuration


PMO Maximum
Operating Pressure (for 62 bar g @ 279°C 80 bar g @ 295oC
saturated steam service)

Maximum load (kg/hr) N /A N /A

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes Yes

12.4 PC4000
The PC4000 pipeline connector is specifically for use with swivel connector steam traps. It has two integral stop valves which
isolate upstream and downstream of the steam trap. The stop valves are piston type. It is available with connections for the
draining of pipework, venting upstream and trap testing downstream of the steam trap.

PC4000 PC4000C
Sizes DN15, DN20 DN15, DN20

ASTM A105N
Austenitic
Body material & A350 LF2
stainless steel
carbon steel

Connections SW, NPT and BSP SW, BSP, NPT

Piping configuration In-line horizontal In-line horizontal

Consult Spirax Sarco for other piping configuration

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Operating Pressure (for
saturated steam service)
62 bar g @ 279°C 80 bar g @ 295oC

Maximum load (kg/hr) N /A N /A

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes Yes

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12.5 BDV1 & BDV2

The BDV depressurisation valves are designed to drain, blowdown, purge and vent, or depressurise pipework. The BDV1
provides discharge through the valve, generally to be used as a drain or for line depressurisation, where discharge is directed
to grade and/or atmosphere.

The BDV2 provides side connection discharge, generally being used as a vent for top pipe mounting or for line
depressurisation, to ensure discharge is piped to grade and/or atmosphere.

Both valves can be fitted to PC3000 and PC4000.

BDV1 ” and
Sizes
½” BDV2 ”, ½”

Body material Stainless steel

Connections BSP, NPT, SW

Piping configuration N / A (Fitted to product)

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO ) 85 bar g

Maximum load (kg/hr) N /A

12.6 PV4 & PV6

The PV valve is a piston isolation valve available in stainless


and carbon steel. It can be used on steam, condensate and
other liquid systems.

PV4 PV6
Sizes ½" to 2" ½" to 2"

Body material Carbon steel Stainless steel

Connections BW, BSP, NPT, SW BW, BSP, NPT, SW

Maximum Operating
101 bar g 84 bar g
Pressure (PMO)

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13 Air eliminators
AUTOMATIC AIR & GAS VENT

Our range of air eliminators provide a complete solution that helps reduce noise, corrosion and the maintenance costs. They
can be used to help prevent:

• The build-up of air and gases in liquid systems


• Air locks that inhibit both the filling of systems and the priming of pumps
• Inaccuracies in meter readings and in the operation of regulating valves.

How air eliminators work

Our automatic air and gas vents use a simple float and lever valve assembly, which opens to air and gases, and closes
tightly against water or liquids.

At start-up, the vent is open to allow gases to pass through the main valve. As soon as liquid reaches the vent the float
is raised and the lever mechanism closes the valve. When more gases reach the vent it displaces the liquid and the float
falls, opening the valve. After the gas is discharged the liquid level rises to replace the gas and the valve closes.

The check valve is essential where there is a possibility of the system operating under negative head conditions. It will
prevent air being drawn back into the system.

Once fitted, our automatic air and gas vents


require no adjustment, either on start-up
or under running conditions. Operation is
automatic over a variety of light or heavy
duty applications.

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13.1 AE44S
The AE44S is a stainless steel float type automatic air and gas vent for liquid systems.

DN15, DN20
Sizes
and DN25

Body material Carbon steel

Connections Flanged, BSP, NPT

Piping configuration In-line vertical

40 bar g (max 32 bar g


Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO)
differential pressure)

Maximum load (kg/hr) 20 dm3 / s

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

13.2 AE50S

The AE50S is a stainless steel automatic air and gas vent. It is


maintenance free and designed for use on liquid systems.

Inlet - ¾" female


Sizes
Outlet - ½" female
Austenitic
Body material
stainless steel

Connections BSP or NPT

Piping configuration Vertical

Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 41.4 bar g @ 30°C

Maximum load (kg/hr) 12 dm3 / s

100% cold water hydraulic test Yes

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8 1. STEAM AND CONDENSATE MANIFOLDS: STEAM TRACING SOLUTIONS
9 Manifold Packages ● ● ● ●

9 MSC04/08/12 ● ● ● ●

10 2. CONDENSATE RECOVERY: MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PUMP TRAPS


11 Pump Packages ● ●
12 APT14SHC ● ●
12 MFP14S ● ●
13 PTF4 ● ●

14 3. DESUPERHEATERS: STEAM CONDITIONING


15 SND/STD/VTD/SAD Consult Spirax Sarco for sizing and selection

16 4. THERMOCOMPRESSORS: ENERGY SAVING


Steam Jet
17 Consult Spirax Sarco for sizing and selection
Thermocompressers

18 5. STAPS ISA100: WIRELESS STEAM TRAP MONITORING


19 STAPS ISA100 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

22 6. STEAM TRAPPING: THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAPS


23 TD120M ● ●
23 TD62M ● ●
23 TD62LM ● ●
24 TD42S2 ● ●

24 TD42S3 ● ●
25 UTD52L ● ● ● ● ●
25 UTD30L/H ● ● ● ●
26 TDC46M ● ● ● ●
26 TDS46M ● ● ● ●
26 UTDS46M ● ● ● ●

27 7. STEAM TRAPPING: BIMETALLIC THERMOSTATIC STEAM TRAPS


28 HP45 ●
SM Series
28 ●
(80,100,150)
29 SMC32Y ● ●
29 SMC32YF ● ●
29 USM21 ● ●

30 8. STEAM TRAPPING: INVERTED BUCKET STEAM TRAPS


31 SIB30/H ● ● ●
31 UIB30/H ● ● ● ●
32 IBV Series ● ● ●
33 SCA Series ● ● ● ●

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34 9. STEAM TRAPPING: BALANCED PRESSURE THERMOSTATIC STEAM TRAPS


35 BPC32Y ● ● ● ●
35 BPC32YF ● ● ● ●
36 MST21 ●
36 UBP32 ● ● ● ●

37 10. STEAM TRAPPING: BALL FLOAT MECHANICAL STEAM TRAPS


38 FT44/X ● ●
38 FT450 ● ●
39 FTC80 ●
39 FTC62 ● ●
39 FTS62 ● ●

40 11. LIQUID DRAINERS: BALL FLOAT LIQUID DRAINERS


41 CA44/S ● ●

41 FA450 ● ●

42 12. PIPELINE ANCILLARIES: SUPPORTING PRIMARY PRODUCTS


43 PC10HP ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

43 PC20 ● ● ● ● ● ●

44 PC3000/4000 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

44 PC3000C/4000C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

45 BDV1/2 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

45 PV4/6 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

46 13. AIR ELIMINATORS: AUTOMATIC AIR AND GAS VENT


47 AE44S ● ●

47 AE50S ● ●

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