Must mechanical steam traps be installed horizontally?
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Is it true that mechanical steam traps can only be installed horizontally?
This statement is incorrect; for example, a hanging drum type steam trap is installed vertically.
The upside-down bucket type should be horizontal; it can’t be used vertically, right? From a structural perspective, both the float-type and bucket-type systems need to be installed horizontally
If you say it’s of a certain level, then it is: lol
Different types of steam traps have various installation methods. Disc-type and thermodynamic steam traps can be installed in any orientation as long as the flow direction arrows are followed; mechanical steam traps, on the other hand, must be installed according to the methods specified by the manufacturer. The manufacturer provides options for both horizontal and vertical installation, but installation must be carried out in accordance with these specifications
Emmm. . So is it really possible? We’ve never used a hanging bucket before; if it’s possible to use it in a vertical position, could you explain that?
In any case, all steam traps must be installed at the lowest horizontal point of the pipeline
Some mechanical steam traps are installed horizontally, while others are installed vertically (especially under high-pressure conditions), with inlet at the bottom and outlet at the top