APT10 And APT14 For Effective Condensate Drainage Removal

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APT10 and APT14
for effective condensate drainage and removal

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An innovative solution for effective heat

APT14,
APT14HC and
APT14SHC

• Compact design which contains all the equipment needed to drain or remove condensate for all load conditions.
Innovative patent applied for low profile mechanism.
• Mechanisms operate with as little as 200 mm installation head from the base of the pump.
• APT10, APT14 and APT14HC - SG iron DIN EN JS 1025 (EN GJS 400-18LT) and
ASTM A395 body and cover 3.1 certifiable.
APT14SHC - Carbon steel EN 1.0619+N and ASTM A216 WCB body and cover 3.1 certifiable.
The APT range is designed in accordance with DIN and ASME standards.
Optional - The body and cover are available with an electroless nickel plate (ENP) finish. (Not APT14SHC)
All
• stainless steel internals, with low profile robust stainless steel floats.
• High integrity trapped cover gasket.
• High capacity two stage trap module plus precision ball outlet check valve.
The HC and SHC versions have a separate outlet disc check valve.
• Low resistance swing type inlet check valve.

• Positive snap action pump mechanism with replaceable valves and seats.
• Available connections: APT10-4.5 and APT14 (not HC and SHC) screwed BSP / NPT connections, with

½" screwed BSP or NPT motive fluid connections. The APT14, APT14HC and APT14SHC flanged PN16,
ANSI 150, JIS / KS 10, with ½" screwed BSP or NPT motive fluid connections.

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exchanger drainage
APT - Automatic pump trap
For over 50 years, Spirax Sarco has been involved with the design and manufacture of
products for efficient condensate management. We have now developed a range of
compact, condensate drainage systems in simple-to-install products.
The APT has been designed to remove condensate from steam heat exchangers and
process plant under all operating conditions, and forms an integral part of the
condensate removal process. It is available in two easy-to-specify options:
APT10-4.5 - for loads up to 1 500 kg / h; and
APT14 or APT14HC and APT14SHC - for loads up to 9 000 kg / h.

Compactness is the key
The APT's are unique, from their compact size to their approved patent applied mechanisms.
No other pressure operated pumps or traps in the world can offer all of the benefits shown
on these pages.

User benefits
• Self-contained compact unit.
• Operates with 0.2 m
installation head from the
base of the pump.

• Convenient installation to low

mounted process equipment.

• Removes condensate

under all load conditions,
even vacuum.

• Requires no electrical power suitable for hazardous
environments.

• High capacity in one simple
product package.

• Available with EN 10204 3.1
certification as standard.

• Electroless nickel plated

(ENP) versions available.

• Approval to ATEX.
• Spirax Sarco’s guarantee of

APT10-4.5

worldwide technical support,
knowledge and service.

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The working cycle of th

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The APT10-4.5, APT14, APT14HC and APT14SHC automatic pump traps operate on a positive
displacement principle. Condensate enters the body through the inlet swing check valve causing the float to rise.
The float is connected to the trap mechanism via a multi-link pivot.
If the upstream system pressure PS is sufficient to overcome the backpressure PB (see below),
the build up of condensate will be discharged through the opening two stage trap mechanism.
In this way, the float will automatically modulate according to the rate of condensate
entering the APT, controlling the rate of opening and closure of the trap.

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Exhaust

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As the pressure inside the APT
Condensate
equalises with the condensate inlet
inlet (PS)
pressure through the open exhaust valve,
condensate re-enters via the inlet swing
check valve. At the same time, the outlet Condensate
ball check valve or the disc check valve (HC) outlet (PB)
ensures no condensate can drain back
into the main chamber and the trapping
or pumping cycle begins again.

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Exhaust

Condensate
inlet (PS)

PS

Condensate
outlet (PB)
APT
PB

Exhaust

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As the condensate level falls
within the main chamber, the float
re-engages the change over linkage,
causing the motive inlet to close
and the exhaust valve to open.

Condensate
inlet (PS)

Condensate
outlet (PB)

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4

PS

he APT10-4.5 and APT14

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With some temperature controlled equipment,
it is possible for the system pressure PS to
be lower than the backpressure at PB.
If this occurs a standard trap will stall
allowing the condensate to flood
the equipment being drained.

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Exhaust

Condensate
inlet (PS)

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However, with the APT, the
condensate simply fills the main chamber lifting the float until the changeover linkage
is engaged, opening the motive inlet and
closing the exhaust valve.

Condensate
outlet (PB)

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Motive
steam
inlet

Secondary fluid outlet

Secondary fluid inlet

Motive
steam
inlet

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The snap action mechanism ensures
a rapid change from the trapping mode
to the active pumping mode.
With the motive inlet valve open,
the pressure in the APT increases
above the total back pressure and the
condensate is forced out through the
trap seat into the plant’s return system.

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Effective condensate drainage and removal is
Condensate recovery
Most condensate recovery is carried out using
steam traps, which use differential pressure to
discharge condensate back to the boiler house.
If a higher backpressure exists in the return
lines or they are simply mounted in an elevated
position, then a steam trap will stall allowing
condensate to flood back to the process.

Condensate removal
When the steam trap has stalled, an additional
motive force is needed to actively remove
the condensate from the process. Active
condensate removal provides stable operating
conditions, giving improved efficiency and
prolonged equipment life.

The APT provides a total solu
Spirax Sarco’s unique and innovative solution
to condensate drainage and removal problems
comes complete in a simple and compact
package.
APT's provide unrivalled control of steam
utilising equipment, offering dual benefits of
process efficiency and extended plant life.
Simple to size, convenient to install, an APT
forms an integral part of process and heating
equipment drainage. These compact, fully
automatic pump traps will ensure process
plant or equipment remains totally drained
of condensate under all operating conditions
- even vacuum - optimising thermal efficiency
of the heat exchange interface.

Efficient
As the APT is designed for closed loop or
sealed applications, there is no escape of
steam to the plant room and no energy loss
from flash steam, in fact, even the steam used
for the motive supply is recycled back into
the system.

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Optimum plant efficiency
Effective condensate drainage and rem

s essential for efficient steam plant operation
Problems
These can be some of the problems
with simply trapping a heat exchanger:

Poor heat transfer
Irregular temperature control
Corrosion
Noise and waterhammer
Tube failure
High maintenance costs
All too often these problems have remained
unsolved because no fully engineered
compact system was available.

ution in one compact product
Solution
These products are specifically designed
to automatically recover and remove
condensate as soon as it forms.
They provide the unique opportunity
to solve all condensate handling
problems.

The result
The APT will ensure your equipment
operates as efficiently as possible lowering energy consumption of the
plant and allowing the process to run
at optimum conditions - resulting in:

Reduced costs.
Increased productivity.
Reduced downtime.
Quieter equipment operation.

y reduces running costs.
moval is crucial for peak performance.

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Typical applications
Condensate removal
from process vessels and
heat exchangers
Designed for closed or
sealed systems especially
where space is limited.
Removal of condensate
under all pressure conditions
ensures stable operating
temperatures of the heat
exchange interface.
Tube corrosion, noise and
waterhammer are all avoided extending equipment life.
APT14

Condensate removal from
tube heat exchangers.
(Closed system) the APT is simply connected
to the outlet of tube heat
exchanger.
No need for vacuum breakers
• the APT will drain condensate
under all load conditions
• giving exceptional temperature control
at the heat exchange interface.

APT14

Condensate removal from vacuum equipment
(Closed system) Simple and efficient
solution to a difficult problem.
Without the need for high Net
Positive Suction Head NPSH,
the APT will operate with only
0.2 m installation head from the
base of the pump, and remove
condensate from a vacuum
vessel, discharging
it to either high or
low level condensate
return lines.*
APT14
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* Please note: These are typical applications only and some components have been omitted for clarity.
Contact Spirax Sarco for full installation details.

APT10-4.5

APT10-4.5

Condensate removal from multi-heater applications
(Closed system) The APT can be used in single or multi-heater installations supplied by one control valve - as long as the total
connected load is within the APT's capacity. Heater batteries are particularly prone to corrosion and freezing due
to condensate retention. The APT provides the complete solution to traditional Air Handling Unit problems,
and is ideal for any installation where head room is at a premium.

Recommended installation
†

† NB. Motive steam supply must be trapped and free of condensate. For optimum performance it is
recommended that the motive supply pressure is no more than 3 to 4 bar above the backpressure.

Secondary
fluid outlet

Soft sealing
check valve

Motive IN

Condensate inlet



®

Minimum installation head
0.2 m from base of pump.
Maximum 1 m.

Secondary
fluid inlet

®

Condensate
outlet

Spirax Sarco sized length of pipe
to act as a reservoir

®

Exhaust
OUT

®

The APT10s
and APT14s
are supplied
with a
100 mesh
strainer fitted.

APT14
It is recommended that the reservoir is installed at least 1 pipe diameter
below the process outlet, but as high as possible above the APT inlet.
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How to size the APT . . .

Simply contact your Spirax Sarco

Spirax Sarco will ensure that the APT is accurately matched to
your process and will provide you with a detailed sizing chart,
tailored to your specific application.
Providing the information below is known, we can even provide you with
confirmation over the telephone and fax you your specific chart.
Alternatively arrange a visit for your local Spirax Sarco representative
who can provide detailed APT sizing information
for all your specific needs.
To help us size an APT for your application,
up to 9 000 kg / h, simply provide us
with the following information:-

B

C
E
F
H

D

G
A

Installation head available from the base of the
A pump to the centreline of the heat exchanger /
process condensate outlet.
B

Motive steam pressure available to power the
pump trap.

C Pressure in the condensate return system.

10

m

bar g
bar g

D Height of condensate return from floor level.

m

E Heat exchanger full load operating pressure.

bar g

F Maximum steam load on the heat exchanger.

kg/h

G Minimum secondary fluid temperature.

°C

H Maximum controlled temperature of secondary fluid.

°C

o agent who can size an APT, for your specific needs.

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Range and options
Automatic pump trap

Type

Body material
Body design rating
Nominal size
APT10-4.5 and APT14
Inlet /outlet
connections

APT14HC and APT14SHC
Screwed
Flanged

Motive fluid connections
Screwed
Self-contained stainless steel pump mechanism
Self-contained stainless steel trap mechanism
Self-contained
stainless steel
check valves

APT10-4.5 and APT14
APT14HC and APT14SHC

Maximum operating pressure
Maximum backpressure
Maximum operating temperature

APT10-4.5
SG iron EN JS 1025
or ASTM A395
PN10
DN20 (¾")
Inlet / outlet
DN20 (¾")
BSP, NPT

APT14 and APT14HC
APT14SHC
SG iron EN JS 1025
Carbon steel EN 1.0619+N
or ASTM A395
or ASTM A216 WCB
PN16 /ASME (ANSI) 150
PN16 /ASME (ANSI) 150
DN25 (1")
DN40 (1½")
Inlet DN40 (1½") /
outlet DN25 (1")
Inlet DN50 / outlet DN40
Inlet DN50 / outlet DN40
BSP, NPT
PN16,
ANSI
150,
PN16,
ANSI
150,
JIS / KS 10
JIS / KS 10
Motive inlet /
Motive inlet /
Motive inlet /
exhaust DN15 (½")
exhaust DN15 (½")
exhaust DN15 (½")
BSP, NPT
BSP, NPT
BSP, NPT
Minimum installation head from base of the pump 0.2 m
Float operated single stage
Float operated twin stage
Float operated twin stage
Inlet - swing check valve,
Inlet - swing check valve,
outlet - ball check valve
outlet - ball check valve
Inlet - swing check valve,
Inlet - swing check valve,
outlet - external disc check valve outlet - external disc check valve
4.5 bar g
13.8 bar g
13.8 bar g
4.0 bar g
5.0 bar g
5.0 bar g
155°C

198°C

198°C

Nominal capacities
Automatic pump trap
Pump discharge / cycle
Maximum trapping capacity
Maximum pumping capacity
• Total backpressure
Reference
•
Motive pressure
conditions
• Installation head

Type

APT10-4.5
2.1 litres
1 500 kg / h
575 kg / h
2.5 bar g
4.5 bar g
1.0 m

APT14
5.0 litres
4 000 kg / h
1 100 kg / h
1.0 bar g
5.0 bar g
1m

APT14HC
8.0 litres
9 000 kg / h
2 800 kg / h
1.0 bar g
5.0 bar g
1m

APT14SHC
8.0 litres
9 000 kg / h
2 800 kg / h
1.0 bar g
5.0 bar g
1m

Some of the products may not be available in certain markets.
Spirax-Sarco Limited, Charlton House,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8ER UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1242 521361 Fax: +44 (0)1242 573342
E-mail: Enquiries@SpiraxSarco.com
Internet: www.SpiraxSarco.com
© Copyright 2008

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