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By M.M.Sorour
Mechanical Traps
Mechanical traps use the difference in density between condensate and live steam to produce a change in the position of a float or bucket. This movement causes a valve to open or close.
ball float
Mechanical Traps
open bucket
inverted bucket
4- When condensate flow to the trap ceases, the float closes valve port (B) which Is always sealed below the water level. The upper section fills with steam, closing valve port (A). The trap is then completely sealed. preventing any steam leakage.
Inverted bucket traps are somewhat more complicated than float and lever traps.
Open bucket traps consist of an upright bucket that is attached to a valve. At start up, the bucket rests on the bottom of the trap body. In this position, the valve is wide open.
The valve F is wide open when the trap is cold so that the air is readily discharged on start up. As soon as steam reaches the trap, the element E , expands and pushes the valve F into the seat G so that no steam is able to escape.