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The Usage of Self-Regulating Steam Traps for Optimal Condensate Removal in Steam Pipelines

Grzebielec Andrzej, Szelągowski Adam, Śmiechowicz Mateusz, Stępień Michał

Modern Engineering

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2023

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24--32

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In energy-intensive systems, in which energy need to be transported through compact pipelines, steam is very often used as an energy carrier. The latent heat of steam condensation, surpassing its sensible heat, presents a distinctive advantage, resulting in steam pipelines requiring diameters significantly smaller compared to those needed for equivalent thermal power transmission. Nonetheless, the insulation of steam pipelines remains imperfect, resulting in inevitable heat dissipation. Consequently, this thermal loss leads to the condensation of water within the pipelines, necessitating the implementation of steam traps. The precise selection and implementation of suitable steam traps are essential for sustaining optimal pipeline functionality while minimizing energy losses. This research endeavors to comprehensively assess the criteria governing steam trap selection, focusing on their pivotal role in facilitating efficient pipeline operation. To achieve this objective, a mathematical analysis was conducted to quantify the volume of liquid generated within the pipeline due to condensation. Subsequently, an innovative self-regulating steam trap was introduced and evaluated to elucidate its efficiency in evacuating the accumulated liquid. Remarkably, the utilization of these advanced self-regulating steam traps yielded remarkably positive outcomes, profoundly enhancing pipeline performance and obviating steam losses. Through meticulous analysis of the mathematical model and empirical validation of the novel steam trap's functionality, this study not only contributes to enhancing the theoretical understanding of steam pipeline dynamics but also offers practical insights into optimizing their operational efficiency. This research showcases the potential of self-regulating steam traps to revolutionize steam pipeline dewatering practices, ensuring sustained energy transmission with minimal wastage and reaffirming their pivotal role in modern energy systems.

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Approximation of flow characteristics of steam traps based on experimental research

Ziemiański Paweł, Grzebielec Andrzej, Szelągowski Adam, Śmiechowicz Mateusz

Modern Engineering

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2022

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20--35

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This study aimed to approximate the operating characteristics of steam traps through experimental research and mathematical analysis. The research presented the phenomena leading to the development of steam traps, their relevance to power engineering and production plants, and the energy properties of water vapor for heat transport and exchange. The study also discusses problems that can occur in steam systems and how steam traps can prevent adverse phenomena. The experimental studies allowed the researchers to determine the operating characteristics of steam traps, and mathematical analysis extended the results to other cases.

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Thermodynamic steam traps used in the wood industry

Cyrankowski Mariusz, Osipiuk Jan, Wilkowski Jacek, Łapiński Józef

Annals of Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW. Forestry and Wood Technology

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2014

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No. 88

46--49

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“Thermodynamic steam traps used in the wood industry”. We use three big families of demountable steam traps in the wood industry – mechanical steam traps with closed or open float, thermodynamic and thermostatic steam traps. In addition to these families dismountable steam traps have appeared on the market. They are produced in thermostatic and mechanical float versions. For heating devices, in which we have to deal with heat load, changing in the wide broad, which may lead to suspension of the condensate, we use pumping steam traps combining the features of float steam traps and portion pump. Using appropriate steam trap selection criteria, we are able to eliminate energy loss due to steam loss.