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Steam Pipes - Installation of Drip Legs

Condensate is generated in the steam pipes due to heat loss and energy required during system heat up. For the steam system to work properly it is important that the condensate is removed.

Steam Trap Placement Locations

Steam traps for draining should be located:

On horizontal pipes - every 30 - 50 m (100 - 150 ft)
In front of pressure reducing valves to avoid damaging the equipment
In front of control valves to avoid damaging the equipment
In front of normally closed valves to avoid building up condensate
At the bottom of vertical lines
At the end of the steam line

Main Diameter (mm)	Main Diameter (in)	Pocket Diameter (mm)	Pocket Diameter (in)	Pocket Depth (mm)	Pocket Depth (in)
50	2	50	2	700	28
80	3	80	3	700	28
100	4	100	4	700	28
250	10	150	6	700	28
500	20	250	10	700	28