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Steam Trap Testing

VAPOSCOPE VK Slightglasses

Operation

As the specific gravity of gaseous media (steam) is lower than that of liquids (condensate), the system will pass over the condensate. This fact is used in the Vaposcope to distinguish between steam and condensate. Condensate, steam and air are directed by a rigid deflector  through the water seal formed by the condensate in the Vaposcope. Steam and gas pass over the condensate and depress the condensate level. The following conditions can be observed in the sightglass.

Normal service condition: Perfect operation of steam trap and heating surface. The deflector is immersed in the water level. The formation of small bubbles or a slight turbulence are effects that can be ignored.



 
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