Gestra VK16
Product Name: Gestra VK16
Product Brand: Gestra
Product Code: VK16
Product Artikel: Gestra VK16
The GESTRA Vaposcope is a sight flow indicator specially
designed for monitoring flow conditions in pipelines. If installed upstream of steam traps the Vaposcope can be used
for checking the traps for steam loss or for banking-up
of condensate. Function
Steam and condensate flow in a pipe in separate phases
towards the steam trap. The regulator of a properly working
steam trap is adjusted in such a way that only condensate
but not steam is discharged. The condensate in the sightglass
VK … flows under the deflector which remains immersed, or
at least touches the condensate surface. Due to this siphon
effect condensate is continuously moved to the steam trap
where it is evacuated. Complete flooding of the Vaposcope VK … indicates bankingup of condensate. This may be done on purpose or because
the steam trap is either undersized or failing to work correctly. If the water level in the sightglass VK … is being considerably depressed during normal operation, it is
a sure sign that the steam trap is passing live steam.
