Vapour trap measurement

A vapour trap is an automatic valve, which drains vapour lines and processes of condensate while closing off vapour. It also evacuates non-condensable gases, mainly air. We are located in five locations in Sweden and can therefore help your company with vapour trap measurement in principle wherever you are. We have extensive experience in the subject and can also prevent downtime, act as a sounding board and help you gain control over your valve maintenance costs and the safety of your plant. We provide you with time- and cost-efficient solutions to keep your business running optimally.

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Leaking steam traps mean big financial losses

Steam is one of our most important media, used industrially for heating and in many different kinds of processes. Steam is also a good energy carrier from both an economic and technical point of view. A leaking steam trap causes energy losses, increased costs and environmental impacts. It can also lead to pressurisation of the condensate system, making it difficult for condensate from other traps to drain. VIMAB measures a large number of steam traps every year, and we know from experience that a malfunctioning steam trap disrupts production and increases wear.
So a leaking steam trap can cause the plant to suffer major financial losses, partly because the energy of the steam is lost. And if the plant has several leaking steam traps, it goes without saying that the costs involved are very high.

How does a vapour trap measurement work?

Ultrasound can be used to determine with a high degree of certainty whether a vapour trap is leaking. This is because a leaking steam trap releases fresh vapour, which generates a high-frequency ultrasound. Ultrasonic testing is by far the most common method as it does not require any additional equipment such as conductivity sensors or sight glasses.
The ultrasound from the vapour trap is interpreted by the measuring instrument, which transfers its values to the computer for storage, processing and evaluation. The values are based on the magnitude of the losses, such as the size of the hole in the vapour trap, the back pressure on the condensate line or the size of the condensate flow.

A vapour trap measurement involves the following:

  • Inventory and labelling of plant vapour traps
  • Measurement of vapour traps
  • Calculation of the energy losses of the installation
  • Proposed measures for faulty traps
  • Suggestions for other measures that could make the process more efficient
  • Preparation of the report

We help you get your vapour traps under control

Of the thousands of steam traps we check every year, about one in ten is defective. Either they are leaking steam or they are completely blocked. After checking your plant, we deliver a full economic analysis with a loss calculation and a proposal for action.

VIMAB's strength is that we can quickly obtain replacement fittings and are at your service to replace them as soon as possible. A single leaking or blocked vapour trap can result in costs of 10,000s of kronor. So it pays to take measurements continuously.

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