How to Install a Condensate POT?

Installation can be either vertical or horizontal lines between the primary (Flow Meter) and the secondary (transmitter/ gauge) to act as a barrier to the line fluid permitting direct sensing of the flow conditions.

These Units should be mounted at the same level minimizing possible errors that could arise due to unequal head of fluid in the connecting pressure lines.

1. Evaluate the number of connections required on the condensate pot before ordering (inlets, outlets, fill port, drain port, gas vent port, etc)

2. Define condensate pot volume in litres and system pressure and temperature requirements.

3. Consider the need to trace heat and insulate all impulse lines.

4. Consider the need to add an anti-freeze media such as glycol to the water lines.

5. Keep vapour impulse lines as short as practicable.

6. Ensure both condensate pots are mounted at the same level. The higher connection point should be the reference. Consider both Vertical and horizontal steam pipelines.

7. The differential pressure measuring device (DP) should be mounted below both the condensate pots and the steam pipeline.

8. It is recommended that both impulse lines from the condensate pot to the DP include the facility for ‘blowdown’. Blowing down these lines periodically ensures that the collection of debris is prevented from impacting the measurement accuracy.

Condensate Pot Applications

The condensate pots also help us trap any foreign material from the pipeline, preventing damage to the sensitive instrumentation components.

The condensate is drained from the bottom valve connection and is suitable for use with ball valves, which act as the drain port.