Steam trap with integrated temperature sensors
US8573250B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8175
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A steam trap comprises a housing defining a flow passage extending between an inlet and an outlet. A cap fitted to the housing has a stop face. In addition, the housing and the cap define a trap chamber. A movable valve element is located in the trap chamber. The steam trap further comprises a first temperature sensor having an inlet sensing portion in the flow path between the inlet and valve element. A second temperature sensor has an outlet sensing portion in the flow path between the valve element and the outlet.
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