Let your disc traps breathe. Air binding is a common problem in disc traps. It occurs when air is trapped in the disc chamber at start-up. As air does not condense like steam, it locks the valve shut, preventing condensate discharge. This can lead to equipment flooding, water hammer, and other issues. Prevent air binding by installing disc traps with built-in thermostatic air vents, like TLV’s PowerDyne series. These traps have a thermostatic element that holds the disc off the seat until air is discharged. The disc does not need an air leakage pathway, and so can seal steam as tightly as possible. Learn more about how disc traps discharge air and condensate in this article: https://lnkd.in/gP3yebnz
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To overcome air binding problem in disc traps, selected TLV's PowerDyne models come with bimetal air vent ring to quickly and efficiently vents start-up air without binding. Find out more about the operation of disc trap and considerations when using disc trap. https://lnkd.in/gqzAi2Yj #disctrap #steam #PowerDyne #airbinding #TLV #steamspecialist
Let your disc traps breathe. Air binding is a common problem in disc traps. It occurs when air is trapped in the disc chamber at start-up. As air does not condense like steam, it locks the valve shut, preventing condensate discharge. This can lead to equipment flooding, water hammer, and other issues. Prevent air binding by installing disc traps with built-in thermostatic air vents, like TLV’s PowerDyne series. These traps have a thermostatic element that holds the disc off the seat until air is discharged. The disc does not need an air leakage pathway, and so can seal steam as tightly as possible. Learn more about how disc traps discharge air and condensate in this article: https://lnkd.in/gP3yebnz
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THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE. Here, the system changes from the high-pressure side to the low-pressure side. If you were to touch this part of the system, you’d feel it change from hot to cold. The high-pressure liquid refrigerant flows from the receiver-dryer through the expansion valve, where it is allowed to expand. This expansion reduces the pressure on the refrigerant, so it can move into the evaporator. The valve senses pressure and regulates the flow of refrigerant, which allows the system to operate steadily, but the moving parts of the valve can wear out and sometimes require replacement.
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Intercooling in multi-stage compressors is done to: - Reduce the temperature of the compressed air - Increase the density of the air - Reduce the work required to compress the air in subsequent stages - Improve the overall efficiency of the compressor - Prevent overheating and damage to the compressor Intercooling is typically done between stages, where the compressed air is cooled before entering the next stage of compression. This helps to reduce the temperature and increase the density of the air, making it easier to compress and resulting in a more efficient compression process.
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Condenser Air Ingress: 1. The condenser and the parts that make it up are growing larger and more intricate. Every part has the ability to become a source of air leaks and deteriorate the vacuum. 2. Excessive air infiltration or leakage is a frequent reason for low condenser vacuum. 3. Air infiltration raising the turbine exhaust pressure by 10 mmHg above the condenser design pressure. 4. Nitrogen and combustion products like CO2 or CO (carbon monoxide) often arise in the off gas as a result of air leakage into the hotter zones of the vacuum tower, such as in the transfer line area or some of the lower and hotter tower draw nozzle flanges. 5. Ineffective removal of air and other non-condensable gases (together referred to as "air in-leakage") from the steam area can disrupt the water chemistry in the condenser and hinder heat transfer. Additional issues brought on by air infiltration comprise: Overpressure in the turbine. elevated levels of dissolved oxygen.
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What kind of equipment can help with your condensation issues? The first solution is physical isolation. The best way to help minimize the moisture and heat transfer in product streams is a properly specified airlock. We can help you ensure you have a properly specified piece of equipment. #BehstSolution
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