If the valves upstream and downstream of the steam trap are fully open, will the circulating water flow through the steam trap when it is turned on?
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I have a question for everyone: In an intermittent reactor with a jacket equipped with steam and circulating water, when the steam in the jacket has been drained and circulating water is introduced to cool the reactor, if the valves upstream and downstream of the steam trap are left fully open, will the circulating water flow out through the steam trap at the lower end of the jacket? Thank you!
Of course, it flows into your steam condensate tank.
In that case, if the valve is not closed, the circulating water will not be able to serve the purpose of cooling. Thank you!
The steam trap has a pressure drop of several dozen kPa, while the pressure of the circulating water is 0.3 MPa; therefore, the circulating water can flow out through the steam trap
In other words, when cooling the jacket, the valve upstream of the steam trap must be closed; otherwise, some water will flow past the steam trap, which delays the filling of the jacket and slows down the cooling process. Thank you very much for your valuable advice!