29. What is the function of the steam trap on the main steam pipeline?
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29. What is the function of the steam trap on the main steam pipeline?
Drain condensate from pipes, protect against water hammer impacts, and reduce the moisture content of saturated steam.
Its function is to automatically remove steam condensate from the steam pipes, improve the quality of the steam, and prevent water hammer impacts that could cause erosion of the pipes and equipment.
It is used to separate the water contained in the steam, thereby improving the quality of the steam that enters the turbine. This prevents water hammer from damaging the turbine’s nozzles and blades when steam is introduced during startup, which could otherwise lead to damage to the turbine.
Its function is to automatically remove the condensate water carried in the steam, thereby improving steam utilization and enabling the recovery of condensate water