{"product_id":"2-1-2-watson-mcdaniel-ftes-050-18-f150-float-thermostatic-steam-trap-cast-steel-50-psig-pmo-in-line-pipe-150-flange","title":"2-1\/2\" Watson McDaniel FTES-050-18-F150 Float \u0026 Thermostatic Steam Trap, Cast Steel, 50 PSIG PMO, In-Line Pipe, 150# Flange","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWatson McDaniel FTES-050-18-F150 Float \u0026amp; Thermostatic Steam Trap - 150# Flange (50 PSIG PMO)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuctile Iron has a higher pressure and temperature rating and is more resistant to shock loads than Cast Iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast Steel Body will allow operating pressures and temperatures up to 300 PSIG and 450 °F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh capacity steam trap for draining large process equipment (Over 100,000 lbs\/hr)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll stainless steel internals with hardened seat and wear parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-line repairability is simplified by having all internals attached to the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded stainless steel thermostatic air vent resists shock from waterhammer. Live orifice air vent is available for superheated applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent air handling capability allows air to be discharged rapidly so steam can enter the system quickly during start-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF\u0026amp;T traps discharge condensate immediately as it is formed (No condensate will back up into the system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Features (See Specification Sheet For Full List):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFTE \/ FTES Series - High Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFTE-Series\u003c\/strong\u003e have Ductile Iron Bodies and FTES-Series have Cast Steel Bodies. These Float and Thermostatic Steam Traps are intended for use on steam process applications with very high condensate load requirements. Examples include re-boilers, absorption chillers, large air-handling equipment and heat exchangers. They contain a high quality welded stainless steel thermostatic air vent and all stainless internals. F\u0026amp;T traps have excellent air-handling capability, making them the preferred choice for most process applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROCESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e FTE Series are high capacity steam traps specifically designed to remove condensate and air from HVAC and industrial process applications with extremely high condensate load requirements. Examples include reboilers, absorption chillers, large air-handling coils, large heat exchangers and other large process equipment. It is available with a ductile iron body and contains a high quality welded stainless steel thermostatic air vent and stainless mechanism. F\u0026amp;T traps have excellent air-handling capability, making them a better choice than Inverted Bucket traps for most process applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloat and thermostatic traps contain a float and seat mechanism with a separate thermostatic element which work together to remove both condensate and air from the steam system. The float, which is attached to a valve, rises and opens the valve when condensate enters the trap. This allows the condensate to discharge. Air is discharged through the thermostatic air vent to the outlet side of the trap. Steam entering the trap causes the thermostatic element to expand, closing the air vent and trapping the steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelection \/ Sizing \/ Capacities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PMO (Maximum operating pressure) rating of model selected must meet or exceed the maximum steam pressure or the trap may no t open. For example; the FTE-125 has a PMO of 125 psi. Condensate capacity (lbs\/hr) of the trap is based on the differential pres sure across the trap. The condensate loads (lbs\/hr) for process applications are normally calculated at the maximum steam pressure; then an appropriate safety margin is applied in order to select a trap with sufficient capacity when operating at lower steam pressures. Reference full explanation of Safety Load Factors in Steam Traps Introduction section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a temperature control valve is regulating flow to the process equipment, it is recommended to select a trap with a PMO that will exceed the inlet steam pressure to the control valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Example:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProcess application has a maximum steam inlet pressure of 100 psi, a maximum condensate load of 10,000 lbs\/hr and is discharging to a condensate return line with a possible back pressure of 25 psig. Δ P = 100-25 = 75 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Select Trap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf the Safety Load Factor is chosen to be 2X max capacity at max differential pressure, then Trap should be selected based on 20,000 lbs\/hr (10,000 x 2 = 20,000) at 75 PSI differential pressure with a PMO in excess of 100 PSIG\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFTE-200-17-N , PMO=200 PSIG, 2\" NPT with a condensate capacity of 21,500 lbs\/hr at 75 PSI differential pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Orifice\u003c\/strong\u003e air vent for superheated steam applications. Parallel-pipe inlet\/outlet connections are standard as shown. An optional In-line inlet\/outlet connection is available; contact factory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trap must be installed upright and level for the float mechanism to operate properly. All internal components can be replaced with the trap body remaining in-line. Repair kits include thermostatic air vent, float, valve seat and disc, and gaskets. The FTES Series have cast steel bodies and are available in 2 1 \/ 2 \" NPT, socket weld and flange connections. The standard thermostatic air vent can be damaged by superheat; therefore, in applications with superheated steam, the thermostatic air vent should be replaced with a special “live orifice\" air vent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tech\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003eModel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFTES\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e2-1\/2\"\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNPT, SW, FLG\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003eBody Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCast Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003ePMO Max. Operating Pressure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e50 PSIG\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003eTMO Max. Operating Temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e450°F\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003ePMA Max. Allowable Pressure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e300 PSIG up to 450°F\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003eTMA Max. Allowable Temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e450°F @ 300 PSIG\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFTES-050-18-F150\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/4576\/4430\/files\/Watson-McDaniel-FTE-FTES-Float-Thermostatic-Steam-Trap-Spec-Sheet.pdf?v=1786597263\"\u003eView Technical Specification Sheet Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Watson McDaniel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44165779750990,"sku":"FTES-050-18-F150","price":12777.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/4576\/4430\/files\/Watson-McDaniel-FTE-FTES-Float-Thermostatic-Steam-Trap__28677.1776157231.1280.1280.jpg?v=1786662319","url":"https:\/\/valveman.com\/products\/2-1-2-watson-mcdaniel-ftes-050-18-f150-float-thermostatic-steam-trap-cast-steel-50-psig-pmo-in-line-pipe-150-flange","provider":"ValveMan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}