M1370 - Purpose of Steam Traps - .2 CEU
Course Syllibus

At their simplest, economical steam systems consist of certain basic components: a boiler which generates steam, piping that supplies steam from the boiler and returns condensate to the boiler, a heat exchanger where heat is transferred to perform work, and a steam trap.

A steam trap is an automatic device that senses the difference between steam, non-condensable gases, and condensate.  It retains steam inside the working space of a steam system while removing condensate and non-condensables from it.

You will discover how various trap designs operate, various application demands and requirements for steam trap operation, and how to determine which trap is needed for specific jobs.