Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning an orifice in a condensate removal device that is capable of use while the condensate removal device is on-line, i.e. during operation. In one aspect, the cleaning device provides a reciprocally movable cleaning rod that can be retractably insertable into the orifice. This can be done without affecting the sealed volume defined around the orifice. In another aspect, the cleaning device includes a retractable hood or shield over the cleaning rod, to protect when not inserted in the orifice.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning an orifice in a condensate removal device that is capable of use while the condensate removal device is on-line, i.e. during operation. In one aspect, the cleaning device provides a reciprocally movable cleaning rod that can be retractably insertable into the orifice. This can be done without affecting the sealed volume defined around the orifice. In another aspect, the cleaning device includes a retractable hood or shield over the cleaning rod, to protect when not inserted in the orifice.

Abstract: An orifice condensate trap (i.e. a condensate removal device (10) having a condensate drainage channel (26) with a constricted passage (30) therein) in which a magnet (50) is disposed upstream of the orifice to capture impurities, e.g. magnetic particles, suspended or otherwise carried in the condensable gas or condensate. The magnet may be used in tandem with a mechanical filter, e.g. strainer. The magnet may be formed as part of a cap or plug (48) for closing an access opening (36) opposite to an upstream opening of the constricted passage (30). For example, the plug (48) may be formed of magnetic material, e.g. a magnetic variant of stainless steel.

Abstract: An orifice condensate trap (i.e. a condensate removal device having a condensate drainage channel with a constricted passage therein) in which a magnet is disposed upstream of the orifice to capture impurities, e.g. magnetic particles, suspended or otherwise carried in the condensable gas or condensate. The magnet may be used in tandem with a mechanical filter, e.g. strainer. The magnet may be formed as part of a cap or plug (48) for closing an access opening opposite to an upstream opening of the constricted passage. For example, the plug may be formed of magnetic material, e.g. a magnetic variant of stainless steel.

Abstract: An in-line venturi orifice trap (10) in which a condensate flow path (26) defined by the venturi is at an oblique angle with respect to the axis (18) of a pipeline in which the trap is to be mounted. With this configuration, the orifice (30) may be accessible (e.g. through a port (36) formed in a side wall of the trap or pipeline) without requiring removal of the steam trap from the pipeline.

Abstract: An in-line venturi orifice trap (10) in which a condensate flow path (26) defined by the venturi is at an oblique angle with respect to the axis (18) of a pipeline in which the trap is to be mounted. With this configuration, the orifice (30) may be accessible (e.g. through a port (36) formed in a side wall of the trap or pipeline) without requiring removal of the steam trap from the pipeline.