When installing a blast coil with multiple individual coils, how should steam traps be selected?

Selecting steam traps when installing a blast coil with multiple individual coils is critical for ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of the system. Each coil should indeed have a separate strainer and trap because this individual configuration allows for optimum performance and reliability.

When each coil is equipped with its own strainer, it can effectively filter out debris, preventing blockages that could lead to inefficiency or damage. Following this, having a separate trap for each coil allows for precise control of condensate removal. This is important because each coil may operate under different conditions or loads, and individual traps ensure that condensate is effectively managed according to those unique operating parameters.

Additionally, using separate traps helps with maintenance. In the event that one trap requires servicing or fails, the other traps can continue to function, thus maintaining the overall system's efficiency. This setup ultimately leads to better performance and longer service life for the coils and the entire heating system.

In contrast, having one trap for all coils could lead to issues with condensate being properly managed, particularly if one of the coils has a higher load or generates more condensate than the others. Similarly, not using any traps at all would not address the accumulation of condensate, which can drastically influence system performance and efficiency. Finally,