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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.

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