Chapter 10 Steam Traps Flashcards
Which of the following are types of traps?
a) Thermodynamic
b) Thermostatic
c) Mechanical
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
As steam enters an inverted bucket steam trap it will _______ giving it buoyancy and cause the bucket to rise.
a) release air
b) collect at the top of the inverted bucket
c) increase in temperature
d) condense
b) collect at the top of the inverted bucket
In a bimetal steam trap, _______ are welded together.
a) Dissimilar Metals
b) Strips of Copper
c) Strips of tin
d) High temperature strips of plastic
a) Dissimilar Metals
Using a _______ valve in the bypass line makes it possible to rid the system of condensate by hand throttling while the trap is out of service.
a) Gate
b) Globe
c) Needle
d) Ball
b) Globe
To reduce the effect of water hammer, the suction and discharge lines of pumps are often equipped with
a) Check valves
b) Relief valves
c) air chambers
d) All of the above
d) All of the above