Steamloc - Venturi Steam Trap

Energy efficiency can be achieved within a wide range of condensate loads. Even at high pressures. At the same time, applications with varying loads or pressures are handled in a same economical way, even though it seems just the opposite.

Detailed explanation will lead us too far on this web site. If you are interested to learn more, just contact us for a clear explanation and hypothetical case studies on site. Meanwhile check our FAQ`s for preliminary answers to possible questions.

At first sight, Steamloc^® can be classified as a kind of steam trap based on what it actually does. But our clients call it a better solution, despite its simplicity. The way it discharges your condensate is completely different from obsolete mechanical systems. And highly efficient, worth to be named a BAT (Best Available Technology) as a permanent solution on the long term

• Steamloc^® is based on a modified multi-configured venturi jet and designed to enhance the condensate flow and at the same time inhibit passage of live steam.
• There are no moving parts to fail and when properly sized and installed, it performs better than mechanical traps.
• The installed capacity depends on differential pressures and loads. Each application has its unique Steamloc^® which perfectly handles its running loads. Steamloc^® is available for loads from <5 kg/h upwards to massive loads of 100.000 kg/h and more at differential pressures, even more than 100 bar, but also for the tiny pressure differences balancing with vacuum where mechanical traps do not even work at all.
• Steamloc^® is used for all types of applications. While mechanical traps are chosen from a catalogue and usually oversized. Each application will be equipped with its own customised Steamloc^®. The same datasheets are used as for steam traps.

Steamloc^® is the final and once-only action you do for each application. From that moment, you avoid any `cost of ownership` and save money on the long term.

Steamloc^® has no moving parts and is therefore 100% reliable.

Mainentance

• Check-up is not necessary
• No maintenance - no downtime
• No wear
• No spares required
• Resistant to water hammer
• Requires less space - flexible orientation
• Tailor made - traceable serial numbers

Energy

• Prevents excessive steam-loss and eliminates back pressure rise by failing traps
• Savings on energy consumption
• By-passing is not necessary
• Continuous temperature gradient throughout installation minimizes waterhammer
• Compact construction - less heat loss - insulation permitted/advised

Production

• Improved heat transfer increases production rate and quality (constant drainage, no backing-up of condensate)
• No danger to freeze - fully stainless product
• Correct start-up times and perfect air removal

Short payback

• Depending on the installation - could be as short as a month, mostly within 1-2 years with plant conversions

Guarantee

• Performance warranted, standard warranty on material defects and workmanship.

Steamloc^® doesn`t perform any physical action, but gives a response to present conditions, such as pressure upstream, downstream and condensate flow.

As condensate forms, it flows to Steamloc^® by gravity, together with the present steam.
As the condensate is propelled through the venturi section the live steam is impeded by the much heavier condensate. The turbulent two-phase flow (liquid & gas) through the venturi Steamloc^® configuration, where the differences in physical conditions like density and velocity, laminar, turbulent, and expanding flows enable removal of all condensate, at the same time inhibiting excessive loss of live steam.

The steam consumption of this working principle remains negligible even within a wide range of varying condensate loads. This makes the Steamloc^® suitable for continuous as well as discontinuous applications. Even for batch processes or pressure/temperature controlled applications is Steamloc a perfect fit.