Uni Klinger Thermodynamic Steam Trap

The enthalpy in the steam basically has two components : The Latent heat and the Sensible heat. Whereas condensate has only sensible heat. This condensate has to be removed as soon as it is formed, because it hinders to efficient heat transfer as well as leads to water hammer phenomenon as it is hot water (having more Specific Gravity) that moves with high velocity of steam (8 to 10 times higher than water), carrying enough momentum to rupture pipes and which is damaging to the plant pipelines as well as piping equipments. Hence, need to remove condensate from steam main and trap steam. This is done by steam trap.
The thermodynamic traps separate condensate and steam based on velocity which in case of steam is higher than that of condensate. These are used mainly on drip lines of the main steam distribution line, platen presses and super heated steam lines to remove condensate.
Condensate pressure is used to open the trap by lifting the disc, discharging condensate in low pressure. Due to low pressure flashing of condensate takes place. High flash steam velocity (approximately 5 times of condensate) creates a low pressure zone below the disc. Accumulated flash steam force over the disc becomes greater than the incoming condensate pressure this leads to closure of the disc. Subsequently the flash steam condenses and the incoming higher pressure condensate pushes the disc opening the trap and thus the cycle continues. The UTD 120 is a steam trap with integral strainer specifically designed to meet above application.
UTD 120 is a Thermodynamic Steam Trap manufactured in forged Alloy Steel construction. It is a very rugged design built for high pressure applications such as in power plants. Also used for superheated applications.