Back Pressure and Steam Trap Capacity

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The steam trap capacity are reduced if there is a back pressure in the condensate system. A back pressure is often a result of excessive flash steam generation.

The reduction in steam trap capacity is indicated in the table below.

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• Design of Steam Heating Systems - An introduction to the basic design of steam heating systems
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