Steam Traps - Safety Factors

Selection of steam traps and their safety factors.

Steam Trap Type	Safety Factor
Balanced Thermostatic Steam Trap	3
Bimetallic Steam Trap	2.5
Float Steam Trap	2
Inverted Bucket Steam Trap	2.5
Liquid Expansion Steam Trap	3
Thermodynamic Steam Trap	1.5

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