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2. General product information
2.1 Description
The FTC23 is a carbon steel ball float steam trap having stainless steel cover and internals it is suitable
for use with saturated and superheated steam, on process equipments, and is the first choice for drainage
of temperature controlled systems. This trap is ideal to solve problems caused by dirt steam carrying
solid and incondensable contaminants (salts and gasses), that lead quickly to fouling and accumulation
of sediment and debris, resulting in failure of the internal mechanism (This trap is typically used on
geothermal steam). The main feature is the innovative self-cleaning floating closure mechanism, which
allows automatic safe operation even in cases of severe contamination of the steam. Furthermore, the
position and size of main valve and seat makes easier the discharge of the condensate and of any
solid contaminant. The trap is able to modulate the condensate flow adapting immediately to sudden
and large variations of flow and pressure. Another key feature is the external manual lever that allows
to fully open the plug regardless of the presence or absence of condensate in the device. In this way
it is allowed both the removal of any sediment interior and checking the proper operation of the unit.
Standards
This product fully complies with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment 97/23/EC
and carries the mark when so required.
Approvals
This product is available, on request, with certification as defined in EN 10204 2.2 or EN 10204 3.1.
Note:
all certification/inspection requirements must be stated at the time of order placement.
Versions
FTC23-07, FTC23-23
Special executions available on request.
Sizes and pipe connections
Flanged EN 1092 PN 40
Flanged ASME B16.5, Class 150
Flanged ASME B16.5, Class 300, standard
DN 40 and 50 - 1½" and 2"
2.2 Pressure/temperature limits
PMA - Maximum allowable pressure
@ 350°C
50 bar g*
TMA - Maximum allowable temperature
@ 32 bar g
425°C*
Minimum allowable temperature
-10°C
PMO - Maximum operating pressure
@ 350°C
23 bar g*
Minimum operating temperature, danger of freezing considered
0°C
∆PMX
- Maximum differential pressure
FTC23-7
7 bar
FTC23-23
23 bar g*
Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic test pressure of
75 bar g
* Note:
maximum operating pressure can be limited by the rating chosen for the flanges.
2.3 Dimensions/weights
(approximate) in mm and kg
DN
A
B
C
D
E*
Weight
1½" e 2" - 40 and 50
320
220
305
310
560
40,0
* Withdrawal distance for cover removal
A
B
C
D
E*
