@engineroominsight: A steam trap is a small but very important device in marine and industrial steam systems — including lube oil purifier heaters on ships. It automatically removes condensate (water) and non-condensable gases from steam lines or equipment without letting live steam escape. #MarineEngineer #MarineEngineering #EngineRoomLife #MerchantNavy #SeafarerLife #LifeAtSea #EngineeringAtSea #EngineDepartment #MarineLife #MaritimeIndustry #SeamanLife
Why It’s Needed in a Lube Oil Purifier Heater
When steam passes through the shell-and-tube heater to warm lube oil:
It gives up its latent heat and condenses into water.
This water (condensate) must be drained continuously, otherwise:
Heat transfer efficiency drops.
Water hammer can occur (damaging tubes).
Oil may not reach the required temperature for purification.
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