Steam Traps - TLV Euro Engineering - #3

The TIV Free Float adjusts quickly to changes in condensate flow, ensuring rapid discharge and maximum process efficiency. Unaffected by back pressure, the TIV Free Float is ideal wherever condensate is recovered.

The precision ground float provides an infinite number of contact surfaces with the valve seat, ensuring little wear and long reliable life.

A valve orifice below "water level" and 3-point seating in some models prevent steam leakage.

Automatic air venting discharges initial air so the equipment can be started up in the shortest possible time period. X-element also vents air at near steam temperature, suitable for batch operation equipment.

Diaphragm Bimetal Plate

All internals are protected by an integral perforated stainless steel strainer screen.*

* except JL and J10 Series

Thermoliquid

When condensate flow to the trap ceases, the float closes valve port (B) which is always sealed below the water level. The upper section fills with steam, closing valve port (A). The trap is then completely sealed, preventing any steam leakage.

Once all initial air and cold condensate have been discharged, hot condensate heats the X-element and closes valve port (A) before steam can escape. Condensate which simultaneously enters the trap continues to be discharged through valve port (B).

Air or retained condensate entering the trap drop the temperature and contract the X-element. Valve port (A) instantaneously opens to discharge both air and condensate. When higher temperature condensate follows, the X-element expands and closes valve port (A).

When trap is cool, the X-element contracts and valve port (A) opens wide, continuously discharging initial air. As cold condensate enters the trap, the float rises to allow discharge of condensate from valve port (B) and both air and condensate from valve port (A).

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