Piping important Components : Flange II Strainers II Traps

Piping Systems consists of various components. Understanding Flanges , Strainers & steam traps are important components. We need to understand basics so that the piping systems are optimized and designed. In this section various types of flanges, Strainers & Steam traps shall be discussed. To understand better w.r.t. Piping systems Pump suction piping components shall be discussed.

1.What is Flange

•Slip on Flange

•Socket welded Flange

•Screwed Flange

•Lap Joint Flange

•Weld Neck Flange

•Blind Flange

2.Strainers

•Y-Type Strainers

•Basket Type Strainers

•T-Strainer

•Conical

3.Pump Piping Components

4.Steam Traps

•Mechanical Traps

•Thermostatic Traps

•Thermodynamic Traps

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a pipe flange?

What is a Pipe Flange? A pipe flange connects piping and components in a piping system by use of bolted connections and gaskets

Where are pipe flanges used?

The main use of flange is to connect pumps, pipes, valves, and other equipment to make a pipework system. Usually, flanges are threaded or welded, and you can connect two flanges by bolting them with gaskets and providing a seal that gives easy access to the piping system.

What are the types of flange?

Different Types of Flanges and Their Uses

• Weld Neck Flanges. ...

• Slip-on Flanges. ...

• Threaded Flanges. ...

• Blind Flanges. ...

• Socket Weld Flanges. ...

• Orifice Flanges.

What is the function of flange?

Flanges are used to connect pipes with each other, to valves, to fittings, and to specialty items such as strainers and pressure vessels.

Why are pipe flanges important?

Flanges are helpful to connect pumps, valves, pipes, and other parts to form a piping system. The use of flanges allows a person for maintenance and easy repair of the pipe system.

How many types of flanges in piping?

Pipe flanges can be divided into eight types based on design. These types are blind, lap joint, orifice, reducing, slip-on, socket-weld, threaded, and weld neck.

What is a steel flange?

A steel flange is a forged or cast plate-like device. These can be used to strengthen and connect columns, beams or pipes

What are the advantages of a flange?

Flanges Provide Easy Maintenance

What is a slip on flange?

Slip on Flange is essentially a ring that is placed over the pipe end, with the flange face extending from the end of the pipe by enough distance to apply a weld bead on the inside diameter

What is a blind flange?

The blind flange is basically a flange that does not have a hub or a bored center.

What is RF in piping?

The Raised Face flange is the most common type used in process plant applications, and is easily to identify. It is referred to as a raised face because the gasket surfaces are raised above the bolting circle face.

What is a pipe strainer?

Strainers (STR) are closed vessels that collect solid particles to be separated while passing a fluid through a removable screen.

What is the function of strainer?

The purpose of a strainer is to remove larger, unwanted suspended particles from a liquid, primarily to protect downstream equipment, like pumps, from damage.

What is the difference between filter and strainer?

How Filters and Strainers Are Different. The primary difference between filters and strainers is in the size of the particulates they are removing. Filters remove particulates that are smaller than 40 microns (often abbreviated 40 μm). Strainers remove particulates that are larger than 40 microns.

What is the use of strainer in pump?

Pump suction strainers are installed onto the suction inlet or piping of a pump to protect the system from taking in solid foreign matter from the fluid reservoir.

What is the use of strainer in pump?

Pump suction strainers are installed onto the suction inlet or piping of a pump to protect the system from taking in solid foreign matter from the fluid reservoir.

What are the different types of strainer?

They are simplex strainers, y strainers, duplex strainers, and automatic strainers.

How do I choose a strainer?

Criteria for Strainer or Filtration Sizing and Selection

1. Pipe size. The strainer or filter should be sized to match the existing pipe.

2. Flow rate. Maximum flow must be accommodated.

3. Temperature and pressure range.

4. Particle size and characteristics.

5. Maintenance

6. Batch or continuous process.

7. Material requirements.

Can you install a strainer vertically?

They are most frequently used in pressurized lines for gas, steam, or liquid. While it is most common to see Y strainers installed horizontally, they can be installed vertically as well.

How important is selecting of strainers in piping systems?

Pipe Strainers are very important components in piping systems to protect costly equipment from potential damage caused by foreign particles carried by the process fluid.

What is the maintenance of strainer?

Strainers have to be cleaned at regular intervals. We recommend that cleaning should generally be combined with maintenance activities, e.g. at control valves. The regular servicing and/cleaning of the strainer screen ensures a constant and low pressure drop in the strainer.

What is Steam Trap

Steam traps are a type of automatic valve that filters out condensate (i.e. condensed steam) and non-condensable gases such as air without letting steam out.

What does a steam trap do?

The duty of a steam trap is to discharge condensate, air and other incondensable gases from a steam system while not permitting the escape of live steam.

What are 3 types of steam traps?

Three Categories of Steam Trap Based on Operation Principles.

1. Mechanical Steam Traps.

2. Thermodynamic Steam Traps.

3. Thermostatic Steam Traps.

Why is steam trap used in piping?

Steam traps are an important part of a steam and condensate piping network to stop Latent heat loss, reduce the cost of heating, Increase efficiency, water hammering, and separation of any non-condensable gases

What happens if a steam trap fails?

When a steam trap fails open, it simply acts like an open valve and hence, a lot of steam would leak through it.

Does a steam trap reduce pressure?

Steam traps are used anywhere there is a steam-powered system to discharge condensate, that is, the liquid that builds up in the pipelines, along with other non-condensable gases, to relieve the pressure in the lines and regulate the flow of steam within in it.

Why are steam traps installed?

A steam trap has two major functions: to remove condensate as quickly as it is formed, and to prevent steam discharge.