Abstract: A self-contained electronic steam trap drains condensate from a steam system. The steam trap includes a drain pipe adapted for fluid communication with a steam supply system. Pressure and temperature sensors measure pressure and temperature in an internal passageway of the steam trap. A condensate discharge valve is disposed at or upstream of an output port of the drain pipe. The condensate discharge valve is controlled based on the measured pressure and temperature and a calculated steam saturation temperature. Both a cycling mode and a regulation mode of automatic valve operation are described.

Abstract: A thermostatic steam trap includes a lower casing; an upper casing secured with the lower casing; and a mechanism that is operatively secured with the lower casing and the upper casing and that includes a stack of bimetallic strips. The stack of bimetallic strips includes two opposed cantilevered portions separated by a neutral flexion axis thereof. A stem member slidably extends through the stack of bimetallic strips and the lower casing, and a valve portion includes a valve member that is operatively secured to a first end of the stem member and that selectively closes the valve portion with movement of the cantilevered portions of the stack of bimetallic strips.

Abstract: A self-contained electronic steam trap drains condensate from a steam system. The steam trap includes a drain pipe adapted for fluid communication with a steam supply system. Pressure and temperature sensors measure pressure and temperature in an internal passageway of the steam trap. A condensate discharge valve is disposed at or upstream of an output port of the drain pipe. The condensate discharge valve is controlled based on the measured pressure and temperature and a calculated steam saturation temperature. Both a cycling mode and a regulation mode of automatic valve operation are described.

Abstract: A thermostatic steam trap includes a lower casing; an upper casing secured with the lower casing; and a mechanism that is operatively secured with the lower casing and the upper casing and that includes a stack of bimetallic strips. The stack of bimetallic strips includes two opposed cantilevered portions separated by a neutral flexion axis thereof. A stem member slidably extends through the stack of bimetallic strips and the lower casing, and a valve portion includes a valve member that is operatively secured to a first end of the stem member and that selectively closes the valve portion with movement of the cantilevered portions of the stack of bimetallic strips.