Steam Trap Selection Guides

Steam Trap Selection Guides

Applications: Steam Mains & Supply Lines, Tracer Systems, Process Heaters, Modulating Press – Stall, Condensate From Multiple Sources—Open System.

Application

1st Choice - Best Life-Cycle Performance / Cost

Valve/Strainer

SAP/PN

Steam Trap

SAP/PN

Connector

Steam Mains & Supply Lines

 

Superheated Temperature

 

0 ≤ 400 psig (≤ 800°F)

0 ≤ 27.5 barg (≤427°C)

IS2 / IS2-BD
TVS-4000(F)

 

SH-2000

 

400 ≤ 650 psig (≤ 650°F)

27.5 ≤ 45 barg (≤ 343°C)

 

SH-2500

 

650 ≤ 900 psig (≤ 900°F)

45 ≤ 62 barg (≤ 382°C)

IS-4

 

SH-4009H

 

900 ≤ 1,245 psig (≤ 900°F)

62 ≤ 86 barg (≤ 382°C)

 

SH-4015

 

1,245 ≤ 1,800 psig (≤1,050°F)

86 ≤ 124 barg (≤566°C)

 

 

SH-1600

 

1,800 ≤ 2,700 psig (≤ 900°F)

124 ≤ 186 barg (≤ 382°C)

 

 

6155G CV

 

Steam Mains & Supply Lines

 

Saturated Temperature

0 ≤ 250 psig

0 ≤ 17 barg

IS2
IS2-BD
TVS-4000(F)

 

2011-#38

 

250 ≤ 400 psig

17 ≤ 27.5 barg

 

2011-5/64

 

400 ≤ 650 psig

27.5 ≤ 45 barg

 

2022-#38

 

650 ≤ 1,000 psig

45 ≤ 138 barg

IS-4

 

SH-4015

 

1,000 ≤ 1,500 psig

138 ≤ 103 barg

 

 

5133G

 

1,500 ≤ 1,800 psig

103 ≤ 124 barg

 

 

5155G

 

Tracer Systems

 

Stainless Steel Tubing

0 ≤ 250 psig (≤ 650°F)

0 ≤ 17 barg (≤ 343°C)

IS2
IS2-BD
TVS-4000(F)

 

2011-#38

 

250 ≤ 400 psig (≤ 650°F)

17 ≤ 27.5 barg (≤ 343°C)

 

2011-5/64

 

400 ≤ 650 psig (≤ 650°F)

27.5 ≤ 45 barg (≤ 343°C)

 

2022-#38

 

Unsupported Tubing

 

0 ≤ 250 psig (≤ 650°F)

0 ≤ 17 barg (≤ 343°C)

 

 

WMT-AB

 

Copper Tubing

 

0 ≤ 200 psig (≤ 650°F)

0 ≤ 14 barg (≤ 343°C)

IS2 / IS2-BD
TVS-4000(F)

 

2011N-7/64

 

Process Heaters

 

Positive Press - Non-Stall

Consult Manufacturer or Local Representative

0 ≤ 650 psig up to 20,000 #/hr

0 ≤ 45 barg up to 9072 kg/hr

Series 300

 

650 ≤ 1,000 psig up to 20,000 #/hr

45 ≤ 138 barg up to 9072 kg/hr

Series 400

 

0 ≤ 465 psig up to 60,000 #/hr

0 ≤ 32 barg up to 27215 kg/hr

Series ICS

 

0 ≤ 450 psig up to 280,000 #/hr

0 ≤ 32 barg up to 127000 kg/hr

Series LS & MS

 

Modulating Press - Stall

 

0 ≤ 200 psig up to 4,800 #/hr

0 ≤ 14 barg up to 2177 kg/hr

Series DD-6

 

0 ≤ 200 psig up to 19,900 #/hr

0 ≤ 14 barg up to 9026 kg/hr

Series DD-12

 

Condensate From Multiple Sources - Open System

 

0 ≤ 150 psig (≤ 500°F)

0 ≤ 10 barg (≤ 260°C)

PT Series

 

Applications: Turbines, Flares, Storage Tanks

Application

1st Choice - Best Life-Cycle Performance / Cost

Valve/Strainer

SAP/PN

Steam Trap

SAP/PN

Connector

Turbines

 

Inlet Control Valve Stations / Casing Drains / Exhaust Lines (Positive Pressure)

Saturated Steam

0 ≤ 250 psig

0 ≤ 17 barg

IS2
IS2-BD
TVS-4000(F)

 

2011-#38

 

250 ≤ 400 psig

17 ≤ 27.5 barg

 

2011-5/64

 

400 ≤ 650 psig

27.5 ≤ 45 barg

 

2022-#38

 

650 ≤ 1,000 psig

45 ≤ 138 barg

 

 

421

 

1,000 ≤ 1,500 psig

138 ≤ 103 barg

 

 

5133G

 

1,500 ≤ 1,800 psig

103 ≤ 124 barg

 

 

5155G

 

Superheated Steam

 

0 ≤ 250 psig (≤ 650°F)

0 ≤ 17 barg (≤343°C)

IS2 / IS2-BD
TVS-4000(F)

 

FF-4250

 

250 ≤ 450 psig (≤ 800°F)

17 ≤ 31 barg (≤ 427°C)

 

FF-4450

 

450 ≤ 900 psig (≤ 900°F)

31 ≤ 62 psig (≤ 382°C)

IS-4(BD)

 

FF-4700

 

900 ≤ 1,245 psig (≤ 900°F)

62 ≤ 86 psig (≤ 382°C)

IS-4(BD)

 

FF-4900

 

Exhaust Lines - Vacuum / Negative Differential

Consult Manufacturer or Local Representative

≤ 150 psig

≤ 10 barg (≤ 260°C)

DD Series

 

Flares

 

Inlet Control Valve Stations & Expansion Loops to Flare Tip

 

Saturated Steam

 

0 ≤ 650 psig

0 ≤ 45 barg

IS2 / IS2-BD
TVS-4000(F)

 

2011(22) Series

 

Downstream of Control Valve

Consult Manufacturer or Local Representative

0 ≤ 200 psig (≤ 400°F)

0 ≤ 14 barg (≤ 204°C)

DD Series

 

Multiple Steam Supplies
Open System

Consult Manufacturer or Local Representative

0 ≤ 150 psig (≤ 500°F)

0 ≤ 10 barg (≤ 260°C)

PT Series

 

Storage Tanks

 

Inlet Control Valve Stations

Consult Manufacturer or Local Representative

0 ≤ 650 psig (≤ 650°F)

0 ≤45 barg (≤ 343°C)

IS2 / IS2-BD
TVS-4000

 

2011(22) Series

 

Constant Supply Pressure

Consult Manufacturer or Local Representative

0 ≤ 650 psig up to 20,000 #/hr

0 ≤ 45 barg up to 9072 kg/hr

Series 300

 

Modulating Supply Pressure

Consult Manufacturer or Local Representative

0 ≤ 200 psig (≤ 400°F)

0 ≤ 14 barg (≤ 204°C)

DD Series