Piping Auxiliaries Flashcards
Which of the following is another name for a steam separator?
– Steam purifier
– steam condensate
– steam iron
– steam trap
Steam purifier
Which of the following statements best describes the ball float steam trap?
– It works equally well whether the condensate load is light or heavy
– it is favored for outdoor installation when freezing can occur
– It easily becomes air locked at startup
– It’s quiet operation is not subject to water hammering
It works equally well whether the condensate load is light or heavy
Which of the following statements best describes thermostatic steam traps?
– They are not suitable for use in radiators in steam heating systems
– their operation depends upon the difference in temperature between the seam and the condensate
– They discharge condensate water as well as hot steam
– they are only suitable for use under very cold temperature conditions
Their operation depends upon the difference in temperature between the steam and the condensate
Which of the following statements is true for a thermal dynamic steam traps?
– They use the heat energy in the steam and condensate to Control operation
– they use thermostatic steam traps to facilitate operation
– They use ball float traps to trap the steam
– they use to bimetal strips that deflect when heated
They use the heat energy in the steam and condensate to control operation
How often should you inspect a steam trap?
It depends on the condition of the line
What is the primary consequence of water hammering?
It can rupture piping or fittings
A steam trap should be installed at the ___ the system.
Lowest point in
What are the three main categories of steam traps?
Mechanical, thermostatic and thermodynamic
Thermal dynamic steam traps use ____.
They use the heat energy and the steam and condensate to control operation
What is another name for a steam separator?
Steam purifier
What is the primary consequence of water hammering?
It can rupture piping and fittings
In a ball float steam trap, what closes the outlet valve after the condensate is discharged?
A sinking float
Describe the ball float steam trap:
It works equally well whether the condensate load is light or heavy
What makes it possible to isolate steam traps for inspections?
Inlet and outlet gate valves
In a disk type thermal dynamic steam trap, what raises the disk?
Condensate entering the trap
