Selection Guide

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND SELECTION GUIDELINES
Selection Guides
Steam Trap Selection Guide Chart
Steam System Conditions
Condensate must be completely
removed at saturation condition
to prevent water hammer
Condensate must be sub-cooled
ahead of trap to improve
operating efficiency of system
Varying pressure and load where
fast response is required
Modulating load,
wide range of
condensate load
Water hammer
due to wet
returns or lifts
Fast air venting
required
Pressure over
175 psig
Float and
Thermostatic
Bucket trap
with thermal
vent
Fast air
venting
required
Air vent
rate not
important
Bucket trap
Disc trap
Thermostatic bellows
type trap
Super heat or
water hammer
Pressure up to
125 psig
Outdoor location
Constant load