Condensate Pots
We supply all of your condensate pots through trusted suppliers. These are listed below according to manufacturer.
Condensate Pots and Seal Chambers manufactured by Channel-Track & Tube-Way Industries are designed and fabricated in accordance with the Instrument Society of America Publication RP3.
Uses of Chambers
Condensate Chambers are used in the measurement of steam or other vapors which condense to the liquid state at the ambient temperature of the meter. Seal chambers are used in the measurement of fluids which, due to their corrosive or viscous properties, are preferably prevented from entering the meter body. The chambers provide a large area of contact between the measured fluid and the condensate or seal liquid, minimizing errors due to unequal head of fluid in the two connecting lines to the meter.
Construction
Channel-Track Seal Chambers/Condensate Pots are constructed in three ways; the primary design is to fabricate them of schedule 80 pipe which results in hemispherical ends formed from an intricate heating and spinning/forging manufacturing process. Each end of the vessel is forged with proper thickness to assure full thread engagement after tapping. Side taps are accomplished utilizing 3000 lb. couplings as standard, 6000 lb. couplings are available as an option.
Each unit is rendered free of foreign materials resulting from fabrication; inasmuch as the interior is sandblasted following all manufacturing and preceding hydrostatic testing. The second method of construction is to machine and weld flat plates of proper thickness for threading to each end of the specified proper length and schedule pipe.
The third method of construction is to weld ellipsoidal welding Caps with threaded couplings onto the ends of selected pipe. All of the foregoing methods are in accordance with; the code for pressure piping ASA 8-31.1, latest revision.
2” Catalog No.: CP-1-B-8-N
TechLine Mfg.
These are the products we carry through the manufacturer
TechLine Mfg.
Condensate Chambers and Seal Pots
Condensate chambers, also known as seal pots and condensate drip pots, are welded pressure vessels that allow instruments and valves to be attached in line with routed tubing to allow for line sampling, elimination of fluid, and other processes. They are used to protect sensitive metering systems and devices by trapping and holding condensate and foreign material that may accumulate in gaseous service lines. TechLine Mfg. condensate chambers are also used as a liquid barrier between the main line and the secondary instruments to prevent steam, vapors, and corrosive/viscous process fluids from reaching those instruments.
Manufacturing Process of Condensate Chambers
Chambers consist of a piece of seamless pipe with butt weld caps welded on each end. Connections are then welded in the desired position specified by the end user. TechLine Mfg. offers stock availability for “A” configuration 2×12 and 3×12 sizes in carbon steel and 316ss.
Seal Pot Industries
Since TechLine Mfg. condensate chambers are used to protect sensitive metering systems and devices, they are used in a variety of industries to trap and hold foreign materials that may accumulate in gaseous service lines. TechLine Mfg. manufactures condensate seal pots for the following industries:
- Chemical plants
- Oil & Gas plants
- Power Generation plants
- Steel plants
Condensate Chamber Materials
TechLine Mfg. manufactures condensate chambers in carbon steel and stainless steel. If higher pressures are being used, P-91, P-21, P-11 are common materials we work with to withstand higher temperatures and pressures. We recommend using stainless steel for drip pots because of its long-lasting characteristics. Carbon steel is the most cost-effective material used, and hot dipped galvanizing is an option to prolong the life of a carbon steel pot.
Aluminum and copper cannot be used for chambers due to their softer natures.
Pressure Testing for Condensate Chambers
TechLine Mfg. manufactures our vessels to ASME standards. Pressure testing is part of the ASME standards that TechLine Mfg. follows when building chambers. Each chamber is tested to a pressure determined by the production manager that is based on the material type used and the thickness. This ensures that there are no flaws in the welds or material while under pressure.
X Ray & Dye Pen Testing for Condensate Chambers
When requested, x-ray and dye penetrate testing can be performed to record film that shows that there are no non-unions and pin holes that would leak or weaken the state of the material while under high pressure and temperature.
ASME Standards
TechLine Mfg. manufactures our vessels to ASME standards.
