PIPES AND VALVES: Steam Traps

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

PIPES AND VALVES: Steam Traps

(Duration: 2:00:00)

Price: $60.00

Course Code:

IHRDC_OM_AMPST

Course Catalog(s):

Pipes and Valves

Course Provider:

IHRDC

Subscription Period [?]:

12 months

Description:

This interactive training unit is designed to familiarize trainees with the basic operation and maintenance of types of steam traps commonly found in industrial facilities. After completing this unit, trainees should be able to describe functions commonly performed by steam traps, describe common types of steam traps, and describe procedures for performing steam trap surveys and replacing worn or damaged steam trap components.

Objectives:

Basics

Describe functions typically performed by steam traps.
Describe the components of a typical steam trap station.

Types of Steam Traps

Describe the basic operation of two common types of mechanical steam traps: inverted bucket and float, and thermostatic.
Describe the basic operation of two common types of thermostatic steam traps: bellows and bi-metallic.Describe the basic operation of a typical thermodynamic disc-type steam trap.

Inspecting and Replacing

Describe what to check for during a survey or inspection of a steam trap station.
Describe typical procedures for performing a temperature inspection, a sound inspection, and a visual inspection of a steam trap.
Describe a typical procedure for replacing worn or damaged steam trap components.

Sections:

• Basics
- Functions of Steam Traps
- Steam Trap Stations
• Types of Steam Traps
- Mechanical Traps
- Thermostatic Traps
• Inspecting and Replacing
- Surveying Steam Trap Stations
- Surveying Steam Traps
- Replacing Steam Traps