How to determine whether it is better to use a steam trap or a control valve and level gauge to maintain a certain liquid level in the steam condensate pipeline?
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How to determine whether it is better to use a steam trap or a control valve and level gauge to maintain a certain liquid level in the steam condensate pipeline? What are the general differences and criteria for choosing these two control methods?
Regardless of cost, a control valve is the better choice.
From a long-term operation perspective, is valve control more energy-efficient and can it help save on initial investment?
Due to pressure factors, waste heat loss, as well as the cost of this automatic control system and the value associated with its maintenance, need to be carefully calculated. I think a steam trap will suffice. For reference.
The valve is working fine, but there will be many problems with the steam trap in the future