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Question 1 / 270705eccef9bbacbc34ba4d453fb

Question 1 of 270705eccef9bbacbc34ba4d453fb

The quantity of condensate passing through the illustrated steam trap will be reduced as the __________. See illustration GS-0005.

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Question 1 of 27070

The quantity of condensate passing through the illustrated steam trap will be reduced as the __________. See illustration GS-0005.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Operation of a thermostatic bellows-type steam trap • Relationship between temperature, vapor pressure, and bellows expansion inside space "A" • How movement of the bellows and valve changes the opening at "D" and thus the condensate flow

💭 Think About

• In this trap, what happens to the bellows and valve position when the fluid in space "A" gets hotter and starts to change phase? • When the bellows expands vs. contracts, does the opening at "D" become larger or smaller, and how does that affect condensate flow rate? • Which option describes a condition inside "A" that would tend to close the valve at "D" rather than open it?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify whether increased vapor pressure in A makes the bellows longer or shorter • Visualize how a longer or shorter bellows moves the valve plug at C relative to the seat at D • Check which choices describe a change that would make the valve more closed, thereby reducing condensate flow

Question 1 of 27070

The quantity of condensate passing through the illustrated steam trap will be reduced as the __________. See illustration GS-0005.

amount of vapor contained in "A" decreases

amount of liquid contained in "A" increases

amount of vapor pressure contained in "A" increases

vapor pressure of the liquid contained in "A" decreases

Question 1 / 270705eccef9bbacbc34ba4d453fb

Question 1 of 270705eccef9bbacbc34ba4d453fb

The quantity of condensate passing through the illustrated steam trap will be reduced as the __________. See illustration GS-0005.

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Question 1 of 27070

The quantity of condensate passing through the illustrated steam trap will be reduced as the __________. See illustration GS-0005.

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