What is a steam trap? How many performance metrics are used to evaluate steam traps?

Date: 2025-12-31Views: 554

A steam trap is a valve that automatically removes condensate from steam lines and steam-using equipment while preventing steam leakage.

There are nine performance metrics for steam traps: shell strength, operating performance, minimum working pressure, maximum working pressure, maximum backpressure ratio, steam leakage rate, air venting capacity, discharge temperature, and discharge volume.