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    PowerTrap® (Mechanical Pump)

    GP Series

    PowerTrap® is a pump that transports condensate, powered by pressure from steam or compressed air without the use of electricity.

    It is ideal for use in open systems* which collect condensate from steam-using equipment for the purposes of recovering heat energy and recycling treated water.

    *for closed systems, see: GT Series PowerTrap®

    PowerTrap® GT/GP Series Pamphlet (1317 KB)

    Benefits and Features

    Energy Conservation
    • Recovers and transports condensate in order to recycle heat energy and water resources.
    • The snap-action mechanism rapidly switches between condensate in-flow to the mechanical pump and discharging the condensate, preventing delay-induced leakage of motive medium (steam, air).
    'Stall' Prevention
    • The steam-using equipment installing the control valve has a tendency to stall, resulting in process temperature swings, water hammer, and/or tube corrosion.
    • By installing PowerTrap®, this stall phenomenon can be prevented.
    Easy to Operate
    • The unit is powered by steam or air, so there is no need for electrical facilities, which makes it suitable for use in explosion-proof installations and other environments where electrical power supply is not an option.
    • Designed to allow maintenance without being removed from condensate recovery lines.

    Application Areas

    • Transport high temperature condensate
    • Reboilers, heat exchangers, cylinder dryers, etc.
    • Remove condensate from vacuum pressure system

    Product Details

    Model Photo Connection Body Material PMO (psig) TMO (°F) Motive Medium Pressure Range (psig) Condensate Recovery (lb/h) Specifications Manual
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Motive Intake
    Exhaust
    GP5C Screwed Screwed Cast Iron (FC250) or Stainless Steel (ASTM A351 Gr.CF8M) 75  365 5 - 75 320 Specifications Manual
    Screwed Flanged
    GP10 Screwed Cast Iron (FC250) 150  365 5 - 150 18,600  Specifications Manual
    Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 Gr.WCB)
    Flanged Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 Gr.WCB)
    GP10L Screwed Cast Iron (FC250) or Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 Gr.WCB) 150  365 5 - 150 3,640  Specifications Manual
    Wafer (Flangeless) Screwed
    GP10M Flanged Screwed Cast Iron (FC250) or Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 Gr.WCB) 150 365 5 - 150 5,070  Specifications Manual
    GP10F Screwed Screwed Carbon Steel
    (SA414)
    150  428 5 - 150 18,600  Specifications Manual
    GP14 Screwed Cast Iron (FC250) 200  392 5 – 150 13,000  Specifications Manual
    Screwed Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 Gr.WCB)
    Flanged Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 Gr.WCB)
    GP14-B Screwed Cast Iron (FC250) 200  392 5 – 150 16,000  Specifications Manual
    Screwed Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 Gr.WCB)
    Flanged Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 Gr.WCB)
    GP14L Wafer (Flangeless) Screwed Cast Iron (FC250) 200  428 5 – 150 4,850  Specifications Manual
    Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 Gr.WCB)
    GP14M Wafer (Flangeless) Screwed Cast Iron (FC250) 200  428 5 – 150 7,200  Specifications Manual
    Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 Gr.WCB)
    C1 Cycle Counter Enables monitoring of the number of pumping cycles of GP series PowerTrap® to help determine the timing of maintenance, or estimate the volume of pumped condensate. Intrinsically safe type (cULus) also available. Specifications

    Manual

    • PMO = Maximum Operating Pressure
    • TMO = Maximum Operating Temperature
    • The latest version of each product's instruction manual can be found on this page.

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