Steam Trap tion Software Selecting the best type and size steam trap is easior today for sys- tem designers who use computer software. programs. The Spirax Sarco “STEAM NEEDS ANALY- SIS PROGRAM" is available at www.snapfour.com and goes a stop further. SNAP not only rec- ‘ommends and sizes the rap from input conditions, but also speci fies condensate return pumps, other necessary auxilary equip: ment, and warns of system problems that may be encoun- fered. The SNAP program is userriendly, menu-drven soft ware that accurately calculates the condensate load for a wide range of drip, tracing and process applications (described both by common name. and. generic description.) Significant is the fact that a SNAP user has the choice of selecting either a recommend: fed type of trap or a different type that may be preferred for any rea- son. For all selections, a formal specification sheet may be print- ed which contains additional information, Steam Trap Selection ‘A QUICK GUIDE TO THE SIZING OF STEAM TRAPS Need To Know: 1, The steam pressure at the trap—after any pressure drop through control valves or equipment. 2. THE LIFT, if any, after the trap. Rule of thumb: 2 ft. = 1 psi back pressure, approximately. 3. Any other possible sources of BACK PRESSURE in the condensate return system eg.A) Condensate taken to a pressurized DA. tank, B) Local back pressure due to discharges of numerous traps close together into small sized return, 4, QUANTITY of condensate to be handled. Obtained from A) Measurement, B) Calculation of heat load (see page 24), and C) Manufacturer's Data 5, SAFETY FACTOR—These factors depend upon particular applications, typical examples being as follows: General With Temp. Control Mains Drainage x2 Storage Heaters x2 = ‘Space Unit Heaters x2 x3. Air Heating Coils x2 x3 Submerged Coils (low level drain) x2 = ‘Submerged Coils (siphon drain) x3. = Rotating Cylinders x3. = Tracing Lines x2 = Platen Presses x2 = Rule of thumb: Use factor of 2 on everything except Temperature Controlled Air Heater Coils and Converters, and Siphon applications. How To Use ‘The difference between the steam pressure at the trap, and the total back pressure, including that due to any lft after the trap, is the DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE. The quantity of condensate should be multiplied by the appropriate factor, to produce SIZING LOAD. The trap may now be selected using the DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE and the SIZING LOAD. Example A trap is required to drain 22 Ib/h of condensate from a 4" insulated ‘steam main, which Is supplying steam at 100 PSIG. There will be a lift after the trap of 20 ft. Supply Pressure 100 psig Litt 20 ft = 10 psi approx. Therefore Differential Pressure = 100-10 = 90 psi Quantity, 22 lbihr 2 44 Ibihr Mains Drainage Factor Therefore Sizing Load ‘A.small reduced capacity Thermo-Dynamic® steam trap will easily handle the 44 Ib/h sizing load at a differential pressure of 90 psiSteam Trap Selection Guide Table 11: Steam Trap Selection Guide {As the USA's leading provider of steam system solutions, Spirax Sarco recognizes that no two steam trapping ‘ystems ae identical. Because of the wide array of steam trap applications with inherently diferent characteristics, ‘choosing the correct steam trap for optimum performance is dificult, Waterhammer, superheat, corrosive conden- ‘sate, or other damaging operating characteristics dramatically affect performance of a steam trap. With over 80 years ‘of experience in steam technology, Spirax Sarco is committed to helping i's customers design, operate and maintain an efficient steam system. You have our word on it! 1st Choice 2nd Choice Flat | hemo: igs iowrts | Fos | Taro: Banos Liga ives ‘Application [emetic bier erpaneon| Suet |rerostte | Orme ‘inate expanin| uct! Seam Naine _wea0pe—| 7 7Z 3-100 Fa) z 7 72.600 pO z 7 12 900 Be) z Z 72000 peg 7 7 ai Sapeoat z Zz Separators ¥ 7 [Steam Tracers Giza Z Zz Norcreal Zz Zz Heating Equipment Salk Tae rereaanes | 7 Z esing Cais |v 7 Unt Heaters | 7 z jam Fava ae Stans | 7 Fadler Z General Process Equipment vw sopeg| 7 TZ w200pe3| 7 7 wasspea| 7 Z 12.600 pa) Zz 12 000 pe 7Z 200056 Z spiel Equipment ‘Aucaves | 7 Z Sais] 7 Z Foal OF Heating Buk Storage Tans Z Zz Te Heats | 7 ‘Buk Sora Tans Z Zz Process Va] 7 Zz Valeaniare Zz Zz Evaporators ¥ 7 ebolere Z zZ Rotating Cylinders z Freeze Protection Zz