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Drain Traps
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MECHANICAL
Within specific designs of nuclear recators,
drain traps are designed to perform two
distinct functions: to enable the draining
of liquid from gas process system, i.e.
liquid purge; and to enable the removal of
trapped gases from a liquid process system,
i.e. gas release.
There are two types of drain traps:
Liquid purge drain trap
Liquid purge drain traps are used to remove condensate from air receivers,
remove moisture from process systems to reduce corrosion, and to
maintain a fixed liquid level in process tanks. In general, metal-to-metal
seats are used in liquid applications for durability.
Gas release drain trap
Gas release drain traps are used in liquid systems where the presence of
pressurized gas is detrimental to the operation of process components, or
where it could be dangerous (e.g. where the accumulated gas could be
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explosive). They are also used to bleed evolved gas from process vessels
and remove trapped air from a process system on startup. For gas service,
soft elastomer seats are generally used to minimize gas loss.
Drain trap process
In both designs of drain trap, a needle valve is actuated by a float
mechanism. The difference between the two styles is in the orientation
of the float mechanism. In the gas release drain trap the buoyancy force
provided by the float is used to close the needle valve, while in the liquid
purge drain trap the float opens the valve.
Rolls-Royce drain traps
• are designed to accept a variety of float mechanisms and needle
valves to suit a wide range of process fluids and operating pressures
• are easily disassembled for service, or for replacement of the float
mechanism
• are sealed by o-rings to ensure leak-tightness
• body, float and needle sizes can be varied to suit the process
application
• at the client’s request, can undergo full functional testing under
actual operating conditions prior to shipment to the client
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Features Compliance to codes and standards

• reliable float type design • ASME Section III, Division 1, Class 3
• models for gas release or liquid drain service • CAN 3-Z299.2
• conservative design ensures trap operation at high differential • CAN 3-Z299.3
pressures • ASME NQA-1
• performance tested for tight valve shut-off and fluid release
operating points
Experience
• metal to metal valve seats for liquid service; metal to elastomer valve
for gas service We have been supplying nuclear flame arrestors to the Canadian and
international nuclear power industry for the past 30 years.
• re-buildable construction
• pre-engineered, pre-registered designs available
Key point of contact
Technical Sales
Product range
Tel: +1 705 743 2708
• pressure ratings to 200 psig
Fax: +1 705 743 3216
• temperature ratings to 200o F
email: sales@odimnumet.com
• end connections: Female NPT
• construction type: solid machined
• standard material: stainless steel, other materials available to order
• customer products our speciality

Design documentation available

• ASME BPVC design report
• seismic qualification
• installation and maintenance instructions
• environmental qualification

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