Proficient Technologies, Inc products

Orifice plate technology was developed in the 1960’s by the U.S. Navy. The use of orifice plates to replace a ship’s mechanical steam traps proved to significantly reduce failures while dramatically improving the steam system efficiency. Today orifice plates like these are typically referred to as orifice steam traps. Orifice plates have been traditionally relied on for condensate removal when dependability is paramount. One such application is on steam turbines where a steam trap failure would be catastrophic. The ProTech steam trap replacement device utilizes an evolved venturi nozzle to serve the function of the orifice plate.

Traditional steam traps rely on an opening and closing cycle to allow condensate to pass but prevent steam from doing so as well. They are purposely oversized for the intended applications so that they may be sold with little, if any, technical or application support required. It is not uncommon for a trap to have a capacity for hundreds of pounds of condensate per hour when the actual load is only a few pounds per hour.  When a traditional trap begins leaking steam or fails open, the energy loss is significant.  Our approach is to provide technical support and evaluate the intended application thus allowing us to design a trap to meet its specific requirements. Proficient Technologies, Inc. has taken the best elements of orifice technology and modern engineering principles to design a more efficient (U.S. Dept. of Energy Study) and reliable steam trap that requires much less maintenance than others on the market. Once installed the potential for a leaking or failed open trap, and corresponding energy loss, is eliminated.

Our ProTech Radiator Steam Trap Retrofit Insert Kits are designed to replace the internals of your existing radiator-type steam traps. These kits boast the same great benefits as the ProTech Steam Trap Replacement Device, including: CANNOT FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, thus preventing energy waste and protecting your system. Restores condensate back pressure and temperature to design levels. Eliminates water hammer. Doesn’t back up condensate before discharging, therefore: reducing the formation of carbonic acid and resulting pipe deterioration, maximizing heat transfer surface area which increases equipment productivity. Automatically vents air and non-condensables. SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES MAINTENANCE COSTS