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Understanding Orifice Steam Traps

1. What is Orifice steam trap?

ORIFICE TYPE STEAM TRAP is a steam condensate discharge system that goes beyond conventional steam traps.
It can be substituted for all types of STEAM TRAP currently used in steam facilities around the world
～Only by replacing existing steam traps with “ORIFICE STEAM TRAP”, energy and resources are saved,
and steam and carbon dioxide are significantly reduced.
The cost required for replacement can be recovered within 2 years at the longest, 1 year on average.
～The thermal conductivity of the equipment is high, the temperature is stable, and the productivity is also
greatly improved.

2. Three important functions of a steam trap!

① Quickly and automatically discharge condensate generated from steam transfer pipes or steam-using equipment
② Make sure not to leak steam
③ Quick and automatic discharge of non-condensing gases such as air

“ORIFICE STEAM TRAP” has all the points as it is and surpasses conventional steam traps.

3. Three advantages of ORIFICE STEAM TRAP

1.
Energy saving
There is very little steam leakage, and since the drain is discharged continuously, the heat conduction at the interface is high. Not only does it save fuel, but it also improves production efficiency.
2.
Environmental energy saving
Because it can save energy compared to conventional products, it also contributes to the prevention of global warming, such as reducing the amount of carbon dioxide generated.
3.
Cheap maintenance
Unlike conventional steam traps, there are no "moving parts" that can easily cause failure, so you don't have to worry about failure. Initial performance can be maintained for a long time.

4. Features of ORIFICE STEAM TRAP

１. Since drain is continuously discharged from a round hole (orifice) that is always open, and there is no structure that moves to open or close the hole, it can be used for more than 20 years without failure in terms of performance.
２. There is no age-related deterioration as the material is all stainless steel, and since the initial performance can be maintained, there is almost no need for maintenance.
３. Since there is no failure of blowing out steam, it is excellent in energy saving, and it can contribute to the prevention of global warming by saving steam → reducing fuel → reducing the amount of carbon dioxide generated.
４. It is compact and lightweight, and the shape is simple, there are no restrictions on installation other than the direction of flow, and the installation work is simple because it can be flowed vertically, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally from bottom to top. The piping size is also reduced, and the front and rear equipment such as valves are significantly miniaturized, so it does not take up space and the piping cost is greatly reduced. Especially in the case of new construction, the effect is remarkable.
５. Because generated drain is discharged continuously without delay, heat transfer at the interface is high and productivity is improved. It is resistant to impact without causing water hammer.

5. Basic Structure of ORIFICE STEAM TRAP

The greatest feature of ORIFICE STEAM TRAP is its ultimately simple structure.
The main part of ORIFICE STEAM TRAP is simply a round hole (orifice) that is always open, and there is no moving device to open or close the hole.

Why does ORIFICE STEAM TRAP, which has such good advantages, have a low market share in the early stage of development?

1. In order to design the optimal orifice for a device using steam, basic data such as ① maximum steam consumption, ② inlet pressure, and ③ outlet pressure are required.

2. Even if it was designed according to the basic data, it was necessary to be able to easily replace the nozzle in the field according to the field conditions. However, the 1st generation ORIFICE STEAM TRAP failed to properly respond to the user's needs and was turned away from customers.

Evolution of ORIFICE STEAM TRAP

KOREAN ORIFICE STEAM TRAP, which has been developed up to the 4th generation, can now be applied to any place where steam is used, and you can select it according to your factory conditions.