VELAN

UNIVERSAL BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAPS

For steam applications ranging up to:

1,100°F (593°C) 0–2,600 psi (179 bar)

• Bimetallic
• Piston
• Float
• Thermodynamic
• Piping King Units

Save up to 30% in Energy

Extracting Part of the
Sensible Heat

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 THE ORIGINAL VELAN STEAM TRAP

THE ORIGINAL VELAN STEAM TRAP

Velan is pleased to announce that we have reacquired
the Velan universal steam trap line produced for 15
years by Plenty Steam Products. This comprehensive
range of steam traps is based on a unique design that
was developed and patented by A.K. Velan, President
and CEO of Velan Inc., and is now copied by major
steam trap manufacturers. Once again, you can trust
Velan to supply high quality steam traps for virtually
all of your condensate drainage applications.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND
14,000 sq. ft. (1,300 m2)
ISO 9002,
Steam Traps,
3
⁄8–2” (10–50 mm)
Bonnetless Globe Valves
1
⁄2 – 2” (15 – 50 mm)

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 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The Original “Universal” Bimetal Principle
Actuates Velan Steam Traps

WHAT IS BIMETAL?
• Bimetal is a composite metal
comprising two or more metallic
layers with different coefficients of
expansion, which changes curvature
when subjected to heat.

• Velan Steam Traps use a

bimetal of high tensile
strength, stable at high
temperature with deflection
limited to 600°F (315°C) to
prevent over-stressing on
super-heated steam service.

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 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

THE CLOSING FORCE 70 350

25
300
OF THE BIMETALLIC
60 300
ELEMENTS 250
20
1
A
FOLLOWS 50 250
200 15
THE SATURATED
40 200
STEAM CURVE 156 35 A
C1 C
134 30 B 150 10

100
20 Single element 100
Multielement 5
50 10 50
1. Free deflection
up to 212°F (100°C)
0 0 0 0
2. One segment pulling
0-40 psi (0-2.8 bar) up to

bar
287°F (142°C)

psi
lb

200 212 250 287 300 350 400 440

N

3. Two segments pulling

Steam Pressure
100 142 150 200 225
Pull of Bimetal

40-120 psi (2.28-8.3 bar) Steam Temperature

up to 350°F (177°C)
4. Three segments pulling
120-350 psi (8.3-24 bar)
up to 440°F (227°C) 1 2 3 4

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 THE VELAN PATENTED BIMETAL PRINCIPLE
AS APPLIED TO MEET VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS
UNIVERSAL STEAM 300 60
20
TRAP PRINCIPLE –3 250
Chart 2 illustrates the bimetal –2
250 –1 50
closing force developed at
saturated temperature in 15 200
relation to the line pressure 200 40
tending to open the valve.
The gradual increase in force, 150
150 Element 1, 2 & 3 30
following the steam curve, 10
is a function of the patented
segmentation principle of 100
100 20
the element. The delicate Element 1 & 2
balance of opening and 5

Cu d
50

e
m te
closing forces exists in all 50 10

rv
ea ra
Element 1

St Satu
pressure ranges such as 0-
200, 0-350, 0-600, 0-1500,
500-2500 psi (0-14, 0-21, 0
bar 0 0 0
psi

lb

N
0-41, 0-103, 35-172 bar),
and produces complete Steam Element
universal operation Pressure Closing
Forces
throughout the pressure 65 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
range without adjustment
or orifice change. 18 50 100 150 200
Steam Temperature

Chart 2 The patented Multi-element Principle

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 THE VELAN PATENTED BIMETAL PRINCIPLE
AS APPLIED TO MEET VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS
FLOAT BIMETALLIC
PRINCIPLE 200
15
Chart 3 illustrates the
operation of the combination 200 40
of a bimetal and float element 150
utilized in the float/bimetallic
series. In this principle, the 30
10
bimetal is used to close the
valve at saturated temper- 100
ature or release cool air in the
system. However a small 100 20
accumulation of condensate
5
in the trap body lifts the float

Cu d
50

e
m te
rv
and opens the discharge 10

ea ra
St Satu
valve. No temperature
depression is required for this
process and, as a result, the 0 0 0 0
characteristic is identical to
bar
psi
the saturated steam curve.

lb

N
The steam trap shuts off Steam Element
in the presence of steam and Pressure Closing
65 100 200 300 400 Forces
opens at once in the presence
of condensate even at 18 50 100 150 200
saturated steam temperature.

Chart 3 The patented Multi-element Principle combined with a float.

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 THE 4 PURPOSE VALVE AND ITS FUNCTION IN THE
VELAN UNIVERSAL BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAP
TRAPPING DRAINING
I STEP II STEP
Acting Valve
Area Pressure
Action
On Full
Valve Area
Thermal Unbalanced Pressure
Closing Force Opening Force Pressure
Pull
Action
On Orifice

Differential
Pressure

Pressure Opens
Pressure Pressure Cracks Valve Completely
Balanced Valve and Acting On Full
Valve Closed Releases Flow Valve Area

POSITIVE TWO STEP CHECK VALVE

FAST WARM UP TRAPPING DRAINAGE ACTION

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 THE 4 PURPOSE VALVE AND IT’S FUNCTION IN THE VELAN
PISTON & THE MONOVALVE FLOAT BIMETALLIC SEAM TRAP

PISTON
POSITIVE CONDENSATE CHECK VALVE
FAST WARM UP TRAPPING DISCHARGE ACTION

MONOVALVE FLOAT

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 DESIGN FEATURES - TYPE TS, TSF & SF
● Cage Unit ● Forged valve ● Optional Temperature
all working parts bodies controller (on SF & TSF)
contained in one easily
replaceable assembly

● Universal
operation
of bimetallic
element

● All-position operation
● Positive
closing
simplifies piping layout.
● Silent operation
– no violent line shocks. ● Integral ● Valve seats
strainer stellited
● Freezeproof
– without insulation

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 MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
– TYPES TS, SF, TSF
With Cage Unit, Air Vent, Check Valve, Strainer
& Optional Temperature Controller SERVICE:
2 MINUTES
TO REPLACE
CAGE UNIT

Type TS

FORGED UNIVERSAL BIMETALLIC

STEAM TRAPS
Sizes: 3/8 - 1” (10 - 25 mm)
Pressure Range: To 600 psi (42 bar)
Capacity: To 4,500 lb/h (2,045 kg/h)

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 MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
– TYPE SSF

With Air Vent, Check Valve, Strainer & Optional Temperature Controller
To Service Large Volume Process Applications

Type SSF

UNIVERSAL BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAPS

Sizes: 11/2 - 2” (40 - 50 mm)
Pressure Range: To 600 psi (42 bar)
Capacity: To 5,200 lb/h (2,360 kg/h)

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 MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
– TYPE N

For High Pressure/High Temperature Service

Complete with Air Vent, Check Valve and Strainer

Type N675 Type N2500

FORGED HP/HT STEAM TRAPS

Sizes: 1/2 - 1” (15 - 25 mm)
Pressure Range: To 2600 psi (179 bar)
Capacity: To 4,900 lb/h (2,227 kg/h)
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 MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
– TYPE Q250

Stainless Steel Steam Traps for All Position Installation

with Air Vent, Check Valve & Self-Aligning Precision Ball Valve

Type Q250
HERMETICALLY SEALED STEAM TRAP
Sizes: 1/2 - 3/4” (15 - 20 mm)
Pressure Range: To 250 psi (17 bar)
Capacity: To 2,700 lb/h (1,227 kg/h)
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 MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
– TYPES SPF & SP
For High Pressure Service – Smallest High Capacity Trap Ever Developed

Type SPF (Forged) Type SP (Cast)

HIGH CAPACITY PISTON OPERATED STEAM TRAPS

Sizes: 1 - 3” (25 - 80 mm)
Pressure Range: To 1500 psi (103 bar)
Capacity: To 160,000 lb/h (72,727 kg/h)
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 VELAN PIPING KING PACKAGE UNITS

Velan Forged Piping King Automatic Condensate Drain Units

A Unique Method in Steam Trap Piping
Inclined Bonnetless
Globe & Stop Check Valve
Steam Trap
Bypass

The Piping King Package unit fitted with a
bypass, enables the steam trap to be
isolated from the system allowing routine
maintenance to be carried out.
THE UNIT CONSISTS OF:
●
The unique patented Universal
Steam Trap with integral strainer
and check valve
● Two high-quality bonnetless forged
steel special stop check globe valves
mounted on either side of the trap.
The valves are connected by the bypass
pipe, enabling the steam trap to be
isolated while the steam flow is
maintained.
Piping King Units are used extensively in
power stations, marine and similar
applications where continuous operation
is essential during routine maintenance.

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 VELAN PIPING KING PACKAGE UNITS
Velan Piping Kings Provide Substantial Savings,
in Component Parts & Installation Costs
CONVENTIONAL UNIT WITH VELAN PIPING KING UNIT WITH
BYPASS (3 VALVES) AND BUCKET TRAP BYPASS (2 VALVES ONLY)

8 Hours 19
70 Minutes 5

20 18 17

21 16
15
2 Check Valve
22 14 13

1 3
12
23
11

4 Bucket trap
Strainer 10
1 2 5 1 2 4
9
6 5
3 4 6 7 8 3

6 Units - 23 Welds 1 Unit - 5 Welds

1 Steel 3/4” Bucket Steam Trap 2 Elbows 3/4” (s.w.) 1 Velan Piping King 3/4” Type NV-BY
3 Forged Steel Valves 3 Tees 3/4” (s.w.) 5 Welded Joints (1 hour)
1 Steel Strainer 3/4” 2 Unions 3/4” Fitting Time (10 minutes)
1 Steel Check Valve 3/4” Fitting Time (2 hours)
23 Welded Joints (6 hours)

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 VELAN PIPING KING PACKAGE UNITS
- HOW IT WORKS

Valves on backseats,
1. AUTOMATIC Bypass closed
STEAM TRAP
OPERATION
Inlet valve and
outlet valve both in
top, closed position
to provide double
protection against
leakage through the
bypass. Inlet Outlet

Position of valves
Trap closed Bypass closed 2. COMPLETE SHUTOFF
- NO FLOW
TRAP ISOLATED
FOR SERVICE
Inlet valve in bottom position,
outlet valve in top position.
The trap is now sealed off by
the inlet valve and the bypass
is closed by the outlet valve.
Inlet Outlet The valve is protected from
back-pressure by the check
valve portion of the outlet
Check valve closed by valve.
back pressure if any

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 VELAN PIPING KING PACKAGE UNITS
- HOW IT WORKS

3.BYPASS OPEN Position of valves

- FULL FLOW Bypass open - Trap isolated
TRAP ISOLATED FOR
SERVICE PREFERRED
SERVICE POSITION
Both inlet valve and outlet
valves in bottom position to
seal off the trap against flow
and back-pressure.
Trap is isolated and ready
for service. Inlet Outlet

Trap isolated
- Bypass open
Position of valves
Bypass open Bypass throttled 4.THROTTLED BY-PASSING
- TRAP ISOLATED
FOR SERVICE
Inlet valve in bottom position,
outlet valve in intermediate
position. The trap is sealed off by
the inlet valve and flow through the
bypass is restricted by the position
of the outlet valve. The floating
Inlet Outlet check valve of the outlet valve
protects the trap from back
pressure.
Trap isolated bypass open Check valve closed by
line pressure through bypass

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 MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
– TYPES MFT & MFTS
For Positive Drainage of Unit Heaters & Process Equipment
A Complete Unit: Built-in Strainer, Check Valve, Air Vent & Optional Bypass Shut-Off

Type MFT0 Type MFT1, 2, 3 & 4

MONOVALVE FLOAT BIMETALLIC STEAM TRAPS

Sizes: 1/2 - 2” (15 - 50 mm)
Pressure Range: To 300 psi (21bar)
Capacity: To 17,500 lb/h (7,955 kg/h)

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 MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
– TYPE ACF
Bimetallic Heating Trap For Radiators, Convectors,
Low & High Pressure Heating Systems

Dual Outlet

Type ACF

SPACE HEATING STEAM TRAPS

Sizes: 1/2” (15 mm)
Pressure Range: To 120 psi (8 bar)
Capacity: To 1,600 lb/h (727 kg/h)

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 MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
– TYPES HPTD, PTD & VTS
With Stainless Steel Hardened Floating Disc

Type Type Type

HPTD PTD VTS

THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAPS

Sizes: 3/8”-1 (10-25 mm)
Pressure Range: To 1000 psi (69 bar)
Capacity: To 5,500 lb/h (2,500 kg/h)

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 MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
– TYPES MFA & MFAS
For Pneumatic Use – Power Tools Blowing Moulds & Paint
A Complete Unit: Built-In Strainer, Check Valve & Air Vent with
Dual Inlet & Outlet Connections

Type
MFA0

Type MFA1 & 2 Type MFAS

COMPRESSED AIR DRAIN TRAPS

Sizes: 1/2”-11/2” (15-40 mm)
Pressure Range: To 300 psi (21 bar)
Capacity: To 6,000 lb/h (2,727 kg/h)

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 INCLINED STRAINERS
DESIGN FEATURES A
● Forged body (A)

● Stainless steel screen (B)

● Easy internal maintenance

APPLICATIONS
Velan strainers protect
● steam traps, ● pumps, B
● temperature and pressure regulators,
● gauges, ● instruments,
● air motors and
● other equipment
OPTIONAL BLOWDOWN
from dirt, scale and PLUG
other debris.

Gasketted
end
construction

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 ACCESSORIES
VACUUM BREAKERS

STRAINER
BLOWDOWN
VALVE

Blowdown
valve

TEMPERATURE
THERMOMETER CONTROLLER
AVAILABLE FOR
SSF, SPF, SF & SP

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 SAVE UP TO 30% ENERGY *Thermal Units are in Btu/lb (kcal/kg)

Typical Example: Oil Storage Tank Heating Coil Required Heat Input: 2,000,000 Btu/h (504,000 kcal/h)
Steam Supply: 250 psi/406°F (17.2 bar/208°C)
ENERGY (STEAM) INPUT
Using Conventional Bucket, Float, Thermodynamic & Bellows Traps
Condensate is discharged as soon as it forms.
Input per lb (kg)*
The latent heat is extracted which, in our example,
1201 (668)* 100%
is 820 (456)* per pound of condensate. Most of the
sensible heat contained in the condensate 381.5 (212)*
or 32% is wasted.
STEAM DEMAND
250 psi
(17.2 bar) 2,000,000 Btu/h = 2,440 lb/h 381 (212)*
= ––––––––––––––––
820 Btu/lb of Steam
or
504,000 kcal/h = 1,105 kg/h
180°F = –––––––––––––––– 820 (456)*
406°F 456 kcal/kg of Steam
(208°C) 82°C
ENERGY (STEAM) INPUT
Using Velan Bimetallic Traps 820 (456)* 67% used
When using Velan Bimetallic Steam Traps the discharge
temperature of condensate is adjusted by a temper- Input per lb (kg)*
ature controller and most of the sensible heat in the 1201 (668)* 100%
condensate is saved. Condensate is discharged at 180°F
381 (212)*
(82°C). 231.5 (129)* [381.5-150 (212-83)*] are available
to re-evaporate part of lodged condensate 820 (456)*
required per lb (kg). 231.5 (129)* will evaporate 29%
into live steam. Heat is transferred to the oil efficiently
and the heating process with high pressure condensate 820
approaches heating with live steam. (456)*

STEAM DEMAND 150 (83)*

2,000,000 Btu/h = 1,900 lb/h
= ––––––––––––––––––
(820 + 231.5) Btu/lb of Steam 1051 (584)*
Temperature or 89% used
Controller 504,000 kcal/h =
= –––––––––––––––––– 861 kg/h
(456 + 129) kcal/kg of Steam

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