Inverted Bucket Steam Traps

for efficient condensate drainage of industrial and HVAC equipment

Inverted Bucket steam traps

The proper drainage of condensate is essential to efficient steam system operation. Condensate, if allowed to collect in the steam system, creates several problems: Build-up of condensate in steam mains and headers can eventually lead to water hammer which can seriously damage the steam system and create safety problems. Condensate which is not removed may eventually back up into the steam space of process equipment, consequently reducing efficiency. Inverted Bucket steam traps rely on the difference in density between steam and condensate to drain condensate as it forms. This keeps the steam space free of condensate to provide maximum system efficiency. These durable traps are designed to withstand corrosion, dirt, and water hammer to provide long lasting service. On applications where air and non-condensible gases are present, an external air vent can be fitted to assist the normal operation. Spirax Sarco offers a full range of Inverted Bucket steam traps to handle steam pressures up to 900 psig.

How it works
As condensate reaches the trap, it forms a water seal inside the body. The weight of the bucket keeps the valve off its seat so condensate can flow around the bottom of the bucket and out of the trap. Under low load or superheat conditions, the trap may need to be primed with water before system startup (1). When steam enters the underside of the bucket, the bucket becomes buoyant and rises. This positions the lever mechanism such that the main valve snaps shut (2). The bucket will lose its buoyancy as the enclosed steam condenses due to radiation losses, and steam escapes through the vent hole. Once this happens, the weight of the bucket will pull the valve off its seat and the cycle is then repeated (3). Any air reaching the trap will also give the bucket buoyancy and close the valve, preventing condensate flow. The small vent hole in the bucket will bleed air into the top of the trap. The vent hole is of small diameter to reduce steam loss and thus will vent air very slowly. Under startup conditions, this is further compounded by the low differential pressures present. This can lead to waterlogging of the plant and subsequent poor heat transfer. A separate external air vent is normally required to ensure speedy and efficient startup of a steam plant. A bimetal air vent assist can be added to some models to help with cold startup air.

User benefits
Venting of non-condensibles through the vent hole in the top of the bucket provides continuous operation.

Resists water hammer with durable design. Flexible choice of connections: screwed, socket weld or flanged. Simple installation and maintenance with in-line horizontal piping connections. Compatible with a wide array of systems with pressure ranges up to 900 psig.

All working parts are stainless steel providing good resistance to corrosion and wear.

Bodies available in cast iron, steel and stainless steel to meet specific requirements.

Available with either horizontal or vertical flow patterns for piping convenience.

Because condensate flows under the bucket, dirt is kept away from the orifice until the valve is fully open.

Inverted Bucket steam trap overview

Model Sizes (inches) 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Connections NPT SW FLG x x x x x x x x Swivel Connector x x x Pipe Configuration Body Material In-line Cast Cast Stn. Horiz. Vert. Iron Steel Steel Strainer x x x x x x x x x x Standard Standard Standard Standard Options Air Vent Check Valve 2.407 2.401 2.404 2.402 2.403 2.410 2.411 2.412 TIS #

B Series 200 Series HM34 600 Series 900 Series SIB30 SIB45 UIB30

Optional Optional

Typical applications for Inverted Bucket steam traps

High Pressure Steam Mains
Instant removal of condensate prevents water hammer and improves steam quality.

Steam Separator
Wet steam can damage equipment and reduce process efficiency. A Spirax Sarco separator efficiently knocks out condensate droplets in the steam flow. This condensate must be continuously drained from the separator to prevent it from becoming re-entrained in the steam flow. Spirax Sarco Inverted Bucket steam traps discharge condensate as it forms to prevent this from happening.

Laundry Equipment
Laundry equipment uses steam for cleaning and pressing garments. Inefficient condensate drainage will not allow the proper cleaning drying and pressing temperatures to be achieved. Spirax Sarco Inverted Bucket steam traps keep the equipment operating smoothly by draining condensate as it forms.

Steam trap selection and sizing

Need to know
1. The steam pressure at the trap after any pressure drop through the control valve or equipment. 2. The distance the condensate must be lifted after the trap. Rule of thumb: 2 feet of lift equals 1 psi back pressure (approximately). 3. Any other possible sources of back pressure in the condensate return system. For example: Condensate taken to a pressurized deaerator tank or flash recovery vessel. Local back pressure due to discharge of numerous traps close together into an undersized return. 4. Quantity of condensate handled. Obtained from: Measurement Calculation Manufacturers data 5. Safety Factor that is dependent upon particular application, typical examples as follows: Steam Mains 2:1 Tracers 2:1 Non-Modulating 2:1 Modulating over 30 psi 3:1 Modulating under 30 psi Size trap at full load and 1/2 psi differential

How to size
The difference between the steam pressure at the trap inlet and the total back pressure, including that due to lift after the trap, is the differential pressure. The quantity of condensate should be multiplied by the appropriate safety factor to produce the sizing load. The trap may now be selected using the differential pressure and the sizing load. Note: The inlet pressure to the steam trap should never exceed the Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) of the selected trap, regardless of differential pressure.

Example
A steam trap is required to drain 2,000 lb/h of condensate from a Unit Heater receiving steam at 100 psig. There is a lift after the trap of 10 ft. Inlet Pressure 100 psig Lift 10 ft. = 5 psi (approximately) Therefore, Differential Pressure Quantity 2,000 lb/h Safety Factor 2:1 Sizing Load 4,000 lb/h A 1-1/4" B4-125 will handle 7,590 lb/h at 95 psi differential pressure. 100 psi - 5 psi = 95 psi

Rule of thumb: Use a factor of 2 on everything except Temperature Controlled Air Heater Coils and Converters, and Siphon Applications

Inverted Bucket steam trap range

B Series
The B Series Inverted Bucket steam traps are traditional cast iron, horizontal flow products. The stainless steel bucket and valve are resistant to corrosion and water hammer. Operating pressures are available up to 250 psig with capacities to 20,000 lb/hr.

200 Series
Another traditional cast iron product, the 200 Series utilizes the popular bottom in/top out flow pattern. The stainless steel bucket and valve are resistant to corrosion and water hammer. Operating pressures are available up to 250 psig with capacities to 20,000 lb/hr.

B Series
Model Size Body Material Connections Piping Configuration Options TIS# Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO)
Top plug not provided on B1H, B12H, B2, B22, B5, B52.

200 Series
B3 1" B4 1-1/4" B5 2" Model Size Body Material Connections Piping Configuration Options TIS# Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO)
B C B

B1H 1/2", 3/4" Cast Iron NPT

B2 3/4"

211 1/2" Cast Iron NPT

212 3/4"

213 1"

215 1-1/2"

216 2"

In-Line Horizontal Strainer, Air Vent 2.407 250 psig

In-Line Vertical N/A 2.401 250 psig

200 Series Dimensions (nominal) in inches

Size 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/2" 2" A 6.4 7.9 10.6 14.4 17.0 B 4.3 5.3 7.4 9.4 11.3 C 7.0 9.0 11.0 15.0 18.5 D 2.6 3.7 4.5 5.5 7.2 Weight 6.25 lb 11.5 lb 27.0 lb 59.0 lb 96.0 lb

C,C1

A D

B Series Dimensions (nominal) in inches

Size 1/2", 3/4" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 2" Type B1H B2 B3 B4 B5 A 5 6.6 7.9 9.3 11.2 B 4 5.3 5.9 7 8.8 C 3.3 3.5 4.4 5.6 6.3 C1* 3.8 4.0 4.4 5.4 6.6 D 3 4.1 4.8 7.4 10.7 E 1.4 1.9 2.2 2.3 3.4 Weight 6.2 lb 12.5 lb 19.5 lb 40 lb 75 lb 20,000 15,000 10,000 7,000 5,000

200 Series Capacities

6 , 22 216
48 40 32 22 28 28 24

5 , 22 215

36

20 18

*C1 Dimension for traps supplied with bi-metal air vents (B12H, B22, B32, B42, B52)

Condensate, lb/h

B Series Capacities
20,000
B5-15 -30 -75
-75 -75 -75

3,000 2,000 1,500 1,000 700 500 300

3 , 22 213
2 , 22 212

24 20 16 12 10 8 7 16 14 12

-125 -125 -125 -125 -125

-180 -250

10,000

Condensate, lb/h

-30

-180 -250 -180 -250 0 -180 -25

5,000 3,000 2,000 1,000

1, 21

1 22

12 10 8 7 6

B4-15

B3-15 B2-15 B1H-15

-30 -30

-30

-75

-180

-250

200 150 100

100 1 10 100125 180 250

8 10

15 20

30

50

70 100

150 200 250

Differential Pressure, psig

Differential Pressure, psig

Inverted Bucket s
HM34
The steel construction of the HM34 makes it a logical choice for systems up to 465 psig. Available in 1/2" through 1" with threaded or socket weld connections. The stainless steel bucket and valve are resistant to corrosion and water hammer.

UIB30/UIB30H
The UIB30 is a sealed inverted bucket steam trap complete with Spirax Sarcos versatile swivel connector for installations requiring horizontal or vertical flow. The swivel connector is ideal for maintaining the proper trap operation. The two-bolt connector design simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime.
B D A A C

(Connector of choice sold separately)

HM34
Size Body Material Connections Piping Configuration Options TIS# Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO)
A B F

1/2", 3/4", 1" Steel NPT, SW In-Line Horizontal Strainer is Standard 2.404 464 psig

UIB30 / UIB30H Dimensions HM34 Dimensions (nominal) in inches

Size 1/2" 3/4" 1"
Withdrawal Distance

(nominal) in inches

A 4.7 4.7 7.1

B 4.1 4.1 6.3

C 4.0 4.0 6.3

F 2.6 3.5 5.7

G 3.5 4.2 4.7

H 2.6 2.6 3.4

Weight 5.8 lb 8.9 lb 22.9lb

Size 1/2" 3/4" 1"

A 2.4 2.9 3.5

B 3.4 3.3 3.4

C 4.9 4.9 4.9

D 1.3 1.3 1.3

E 3.1 3.1 3.1

Weight 4.8 lb 4.9 lb 5.2 lb

UIB30 / UIB30H
Size Body Material Connections Piping Configuration Options TIS# Model Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) Model Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 1/2", 3/4", 1" Stainless Steel NPT, SW In-Line , Swivel Connector Check Valve is Standard 2.412 30/8 30/7 30/6 30/5 58 psig 30H/10 58 psig 123 psig 174 psig 290 psig 30H/6 290 psig

HM34

HM34 Capacities
2,000

30/4 435 psig 30H/5 435 psig

1,000 800
1

HM

2 /1 34

M 1H

/8 34

M 1H

6 34/

Condensate, lb/h

600 500 400 300

HM

0 /1 34
/10 34

7 34/ HM 4/7 3/4 3 6 HM 34/ 1/2 HM 3/4

34/5 HM 3/4

30H/8 123 psig

HM 3/4

HM 3/4

/8 34

HM 1/2

/8 34

Condensate, lb/h

200
2 1/

HM

/6 34

M 1 H /5 34 M H 1/2 /4 34 HM 2 / 1

/5 34

1,000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200

UIB30 / UIB30H Capacities

/8
/10 30H UIB 8 30/ UIB

/6
/7 30 UIB

/6 30 UIB
30/5 UIB

/5

110 100
8 10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 120 170 200 290300 400 600

30/4 UIB

8 10

20

30 40

58 60 80 100 125 175 200

290300 400

Differential Pressure, psig

Differential Pressure, psig

steam trap range

SIB30 / SIB30H / SIB45
The SIB30 and SIB45 Inverted Bucket steam traps are sealed for tamper-proof operation. The all stainless steel construction is highly resistant to corrosion and water hammer. Operating pressures up to 652 psig are available with sizes ranging from 1/2" through 1" and either threaded or socket weld end connections.
1000 800 700 600 500 Condensate lb/hr Condensate kg/hr 100 200 80 70 60 50 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 Differential Pressure psig 300 400 500600 90 80 70 60 7 15 29 44 58 73 116 145 Differential Pressure psig Differential Pressure barg PMX PMX PMX SIB30/10 SIB30/8 SIB30/7 290 50 435 90 80 70 60 7 15 29 44 58 73 116 145 Differential Pressure psig 290 50 435 Condensate kg/hr. 400

SIB45 Capacities
0.5 0.8 1 2 3 Differential Pressure barg 4 5 6 8 10 20 30 45 400

/10 45

/8 45

/6 45
/5 45

300

200

300

SIB30 / SIB30H / SIB45

Model Size Body Material Connections Piping Configuration Options TIS# Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) SIB30 / SIB30H SIB45 1/2", 3/4" 3/4", 1" Stainless Steel NPT, SW In-Line Horizontal Check Valve is Standard (SIB45 only) 2.410 2.411
Condensate lb/hr

SIB30
PMX SIB30/12 770 662

Differential Pressure barg PMX PMX PMX PMX PMX PMX SIB30/7 SIB30/6 SIB30/5 SIB30/4 SIB30/10 SIB30/8

0.5

8
30/7 SIB

10
0/6 B3 SI

20

30

/12 /8 /10 30 30 B 30 I S SIB SIB

350 300

441

psig

221 188 176

100

SIB30
A

SIB30 Dimensions (nominal) in inches

Size 1/2" 3/4"
C D

154 132 110

A 4.3 4.3

B 3.0 3.0

C 4.9 4.9

D Weight 5.6 3.3 lb 5.6 3.3 lb

SIB30H
SIB30H Dimensions (nominal) in inches
Size 1/2" 3/4" A 4.3 4.3 B 3.0 3.0 C 6.3 6.3 D Weight 7.0 3.9 lb 7.0 3.9 lb
0.5
770 662

PMX SIB30/12

PMX PMX SIB30/6 SIB30/5

1
/12 0H 3 B SI

5 8 10 20 8 / 6 0 / H H/1 30H 30 30 SIB SIB SIB

30
450 400

SIB45
A

441

7 H/ 30 B SI

5 H/ 30 B I S
200

Size 3/4" 1"

C D

A 4.3 4.3

B 3.3 3.3

C 6.9 6.9

D Weight 7.8 6.5 lb 7.8 6.5 lb

Condensate lb/hr

SIB45 Dimensions (nominal) in inches

221 188 176 154

100

132 110

Condensate kg/hr.

435 psig

652

200 /5 30 B I S 0/4 SIB3

Inverted Bucket steam trap range

600/900 Series
The 600 and 900 Series of Inverted Bucket steam traps are designed for high pressure steam systems with operating pressures available up to 900 psig. The robust forged steel construction with stainless steel internals are resistant to corrosion and water hammer.
E C
Withdrawal Distance

600 Series Dimensions (nominal) in inches

Size 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/2" 2" A 10.6 10.6 12.0 15.8 17.4 B 7.3 7.3 8.0 9.8 11.9 C 8.0 8.0 9.0 12.0 13.0 D 4.7 4.7 5.1 6.6 8.4 E 1.1 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.1 Weight 40 lb 40 lb 65 lb 110 lb 175 lb

D B

600 Series
E C Distance
Withdrawal

900 Series Dimensions (nominal) in inches

Size 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/2" 2" A 12.1 12.1 16.1 16.1 17.7 B 8.0 8.0 9.8 9.8 11.9 C 9.0 9.0 12.0 12.0 13.0 D 5.1 5.1 6.6 6.6 8.4 E 1.4 1.4 1.8 1.8 2.1 Weight 65 lb 65 lb 110 lb 110 lb 175 lb

D B

900 Series

600 Series
Model Size Body Material Connections Piping Configuration Options TIS# Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO) 621 622 623 625 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/2" Steel Flanged In-Line Vertical Check Valve is Standard 2.402 600 psig 626 2" Model Size Body Material Connections Piping Configuration Options TIS# Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO)

900 Series
921 922 923 925 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/2" Steel Flanged In-Line Vertical Check Valve is Standard 2.403 900 psig 926 2"

600 Series Capacities

626/24

900 Series Capacities

626/18

Condensate, lb/h

/22 625 /14 625

623/16

Condensate, lb/h

10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 800 600 400 300 200 100

/32 626

0 626/2 8 625/1

10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 3,000 2,000

625/12 3 62 /12 623/8 623/10

/18 926 /16 926

2 5/1 /92 923 0 5/1 /92 923 2/8 /92 921

22/ NORTHEAST 26 1/1 0

12

62 Sewell /1 Nigel 622 /10 Columbus, Ohio 621 8 / Hub Office 622 8 / 7760 River 621Olentangy 2/7 62 Suite 120 /7 1 62 Columbus, OH 43235

Road

1,000 800 600 400 8 10 20 30 40 60 80 100 200 300 400 600 800

Phone: (614) 436-8055

10 (614) 20 436-8479 30 40 50 60 80 100120 200 300 400 600 8 Fax: 450

Differential Pressure, psig

Differential Pressure, psig

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