![]() When steam loses it energy by heating the product, condensate is formed. Steam provides a means of transporting controllable amounts of energy from a central, automated boiler house, where it will be efficiently and economically generated, to the point of use. Steam generated by a boiler contains heat energy which is used to heat the product. condensed steam) and non-condensable gases such as air without letting steam escape. Steam traps are a type of automatic valve that filters out condensate (i.e. ![]() Most steam traps will also pass non-condensable gases while remaining tight to live steam.” – ANSI/FCI 69-1-1989. “Self contained valve which automatically drains the condensate from a steam containing enclosure while remaining tight to live steam, or if necessary, allowing steam to flow at a controlled or adjusted rate. ANSI defines steam traps the following way :
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