Are Thermodynamic Steam Traps suitable for steam tracing applications?
No, Thermodynamic Steam Traps drain condensate at steam saturation temperature. For any steam tracing applications, Balanced Pressure Thermostatic Steam Trap (BPT) is the most correct selection. BPT traps drain condensate at 10 or 20 °C below the steam saturation temperature and thus use Sensible Heat in the condensate for trapping purpose. This results in savings of the line steam.
