In a low-pressure steam system serving preheat or humidification, a primary role of a steam trap at the end of a coil is to (conceptual)?
Choices
- (A) Stop condensate from ever forming
- (B) Pressurize return above boiler
- (C) Discharge condensate while holding steam and preventing steam loss, subject to type (F&T, float,…)
- (D) Measure DP across filter
Correct answer: (C)
Discharge condensate while holding steam and preventing steam loss, subject to type (F&T, float,…)
Explanation
Steam trap selection per ASHRAE/SMACNA/Steam guides.