Unox Float Thermostatic Flanged Condensate Trap

What is it?
A float thermostatic condensate trap is a type of condensate trap used to control the flow of liquids such as water or steam in a piping system. It consists of a valve body with a hollow chamber called the float chamber, which is filled with liquid. The valve body also has an inlet and an outlet port, as well as a control element such as a ball or disk connected to the float.

When the fluid enters the float chamber through the inlet, it lifts the float, which raises the control element and allows the liquid to flow out through the outlet. When the liquid flow decreases, the float and control element descend, closing the outlet and preventing liquid flow.

Where is it Used?
Float condensate traps are commonly used in heating and cooling systems to regulate steam or water flow, maintain a constant liquid level in a tank, or prevent overpressure in a system. They are simple, reliable, easy to maintain, and adjustable to control the flow rate of the liquid.

Typical applications include:

• Heat Stations

• Heating Systems

• Steam Boilers

• Drying Ovens

• Steam Separators

• Flash Steam Tanks

• Ovens

• Tanks

Working Principle of the Float Condensate Trap
The UKS-70D float condensate trap with air vent unit allows installation for horizontal flow from right to left and left to right. Vertical flow connection is also possible. The condensate flow direction must be specified at the order stage. The standard factory setting is right to left flow.

The UKS-70D continuously discharges condensate and is preferred in situations where rapid condensate discharge is required. When the system starts, the thermostatic air vent operates to remove air from the system. Then, steam closes the air vent, but as soon as condensate reaches the trap, the float rises, opening the main valve to discharge the condensate. When steam reaches the trap again, the float descends, closing the main valve.

The three main functions of steam traps are:

• To discharge formed condensate,

• To prevent steam loss during discharge (steam trapping),

• To discharge air and non-condensable gases.

Float Condensate Trap Product Specifications

• Body: GG40.3 Ductile Cast Iron

• Cover: GGG Ductile Cast Iron

• Max. Operating Pressure: 16 Bar

• Max. Operating Temperature: 250°C

• Differential Pressure (Δp): 4.5 – 10 – 14 Bar