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APPLICATION
DRAWINGS
T

his section contains drawings of typical industrial applications.

Nicholson products have been highlighted to help illustrate their use
and emphasize appropriate configurations. Although specific model traps
have been called out, please understand that these are not necessarily the
only choice. A N450, N650, or possibly a N125 could replace a TA or a
FTN, Dura-Flo, or industrial thermostatic trap could replace a NFT. These
decisions must be based on customer preference, system pressure and
design and competitive influences. The following points should also guide
trap selection:
Appropriate length of cooling leg when specifying thermostatic traps.
Specify SLR option when condensate must be lifted before trap.
Trap capacity reduction due to return line back pressure.
Matching not only capacity requirements but also pressure when
selecting orifices for mechanical traps
Being aware of air venting needs.
Consider upstream controls such as temperature regulators that may
vary pressure.
Thermostatic traps used as air vents should utilize ISO fill and 516"
orifices.

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STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

UNIFLEX

N652

UNIFLEX

Y STRAINER

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

NFT250
SERIES

SPENCE ED
PRESSURE
REGULATOR

UNIFLEX

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX

UNIFLEX

STEAM SUPPLY

STV TEST
& BLOCK
VALVE

UNIFLEX

N652

UNIFLEX

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OVEN HEATING COILS

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Y STRAINER

AIR VENT THERMOSTATIC TRAP W/ISO FILL

3"

Leg Size

DRAIN UNION ASSEMBLY (DUA)

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

3"

Header Size
4"

4"

CONDENSATE RTN

6"

6"

DRIP LEG SIZING SCHEDULE

8"
& Larger
6"

153

DRIP LEG/END OF MAIN LEG

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SHELL & TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER

STEAM SUPPLY

CONDENSATE RTN

SPENCE
SERIES 2000
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
VALVE

AIR VENT THERMOSTATIC

TRAP W/ISO FILL

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION
N652B
STV TEST &
BLOCK VALVE

UNIFLEX UNION

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

L.P. CONDENSATE RTN

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

NOVA FREE FLOAT SERIES

FLOAT & THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

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STEAM SUPPLY

VESSEL WITH STEAM COIL OUTLET AT TOP

SPENCE
SERIES 2000
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
VALVE
Y STRAINER

DETAIL A
UNIFLEX UNION
BP CONDENSATE RTN

Y STRAINER
N652

UNIFLEX UNION

BELIEVER SERIES
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP W/SLR

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION
LP CONDENSATE RTN

DETAIL B

TEST VALVE

DETAIL A
DETAIL B
UNIFLEX UNION

STEAM COIL

CONDENSATE
CORE PIPE

BLIND FLANGE (SAME SIZE AS

COIL FLANGEDRILLED AND
BEVELED FOR CORE PIPE
STEAM COIL
CONVECTION FLANGE
STEAM COIL
CORE PIPE (FOR
CONDENSATE REMOVAL)

LIFT FITTING

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UNIT HEATER

STEAM SUPPLY

HP CONDENSATE RTN

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

Y STRAINER

Y STRAINER

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE
N652

ACHIEVER SERIES
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

UNIFLEX UNION

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

SPENCE
SERIES 2000
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
VALVE

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION
NOVA FREE FLOAT
SERIES FLOAT &
THERMOSTATIC TRAP

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

LP CONDENSATE RTN

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UNIFLEX UNION
N300 SERIES
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP
UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION

ACHIEVER SERIES
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

UNIFLEX UNION

AIR VENT
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP W/ISO FILL

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

N300 SERIES
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

STEAM SUPPLY

SPENCE ED
PRESSURE
REGULATOR

CONDENSATE RTN

157

FLAT WORK IRONER

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UNIFLEX UNION

Y STRAINER

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

TA502

UNIFLEX UNION

Y STRAINER

N300 SERIES
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

UNIFLEX UNION

SPENCE ED
PRESSURE
REGULATOR

Y STRAINER

CONDENSATE RTN

STEAM SUPPLY

158

STEAM PRESS

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JACKETED PRESSURE VESSEL

STEAM SUPPLY
SPENCE
SERIES 2000
TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
VACUUM
BREAKER

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION
AIR VENT
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP W/ISO FILL
CONDENSATE RTN

N652B
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

UNIFLEX UNION

NOVA FREE FLOAT SERIES

FLOAT & THERMOSTATIC
STEAM TRAP

LP CONDENSATE RTN

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

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CONDENSATE TN

STEAM SUPPLY

PRESSURE VESSEL WITH DIMPLE JACKET

SPENCE
SERIES 2000
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL VALVE

SPENCE SAFETY
RELIEF VALVE

N652B
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

VACUUM
BREAKER

UNIFLEX UNION
AIR VENT
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP W/ISO FILL

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION

N650B SERIES
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

N650B SERIES
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION

CONDENSATE RTN

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FLASH TANK WITH CONDENSATE BOOSTER PUMP

SPENCE SAFETY
RELIEF VALVE

AIR VENT
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP W/ISO FILL

PROCESS

PROCESS

Y STRAINER

BELIEVER SERIES
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

UNIFLEX UNION

FLASH TANK
UNIFLEX UNION
HP CONDENSATE RTN
NOVA FREE FLOAT
SERIES FLOAT &
THERMOSTATIC TRAP

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

CONDENSATE
RECEIVER

MOTIVE STEAM
CONDENSATE
COMMANDER PUMP

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

CONDENSATE TN

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LP CONDENSATE RTN

Y STRAINER

VACUUM
BREAKER

SPENCE
SERIES 2000
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL VALVE

CONQUEROR SERIES
THERMOSTATIC TRAP
Y STRAINER

SPENCE
SERIES 2000
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL VALVE

UNIFLEX UNION

NOVA FREE FLOAT

SERIES FLOAT &
THERMOSTATIC TRAP

UNIFLEX UNION

SPENCE
SERIES 2000
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL VALVE

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

N652B
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

CONDENSATE TN

STEAM SUPPLY

162

MULTI-COIL AIR HANDLER

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SPENCE
SERIES 2000
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL VALVE

VACUUM
BREAKER

HP CONDENSATE RTN

STEAM SUPPLY

HIGH PRESSURE AIR COIL

Y STRAINER

N652B
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

UNIFLEX UNION
STV TEST &
BLOCK VALVE
NOVA FREE FLOAT
SERIES FLOAT &
THERMOSTATIC TRAP

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE
CONQUEROR SERIES
THERMOSTATIC TRAP

Y STRAINER
UNIFLEX UNION

LP CONDENSATE RTN

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

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CONDENSATE RTN

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION

NOVA FREE FLOAT SERIES

FLOAT & THERMOSTATIC
TRAP WITH SLR

ROTARY JOINT

DETAIL A

UNIFLEX UNION

Y STRAINER

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

Y STRAINER

ROTARY JOINT

DETAIL A

NOVA FREE FLOAT SERIES

FLOAT & THERMOSTATIC
TRAP WITH SLR

SIPHON TUBE

CYLINDER

UNIFLEX UNION

NOVA FREE FLOAT SERIES

FLOAT & THERMOSTATIC
TRAP WITH SLR

CONDENSATE
OUTLET

STEAM INLET

ROTARY JOINT

STV TEST &

BLOCK VALVE

Y STRAINER

STEAM SUPPLY

SPENCE ED
PRESSURE REGULATOR

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DRY CAN/CALENDER ROLL

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JACKETED KETTLE
STEAM SUPPLY
SPENCE ED
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
Y STRAINER
AIR VENT
THERMOSTATIC TRAP
W/ISO FILL
UNIFLEX UNION

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

TA502
UNIFLEX UNION
UNIFLEX UNION

ACHIEVER SERIES
THERMOSTATIC TRAP

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

CONDENSATE RTN

UNIFLEX UNION

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TILTING JACKETED KETTLE

STEAM SUPPLY
SPENCE ED
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
Y STRAINER
AIR VENT
THERMOSTATIC TRAP
W/ISO FILL

Y STRAINER

UNIFLEX UNION

SIPHON TUBE

UNIFLEX UNION

TA502
COOLING LEG
3' 4'
RECOMMENDED
UNIFLEX UNION

ACHIEVER SERIES
THERMOSTATIC TRAP
WITH SLR

UNIFLEX UNION

CONDENSATE RTN

Y STRAINER

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COLD WATER MAKEUP

Y STRAINER

NOVA FREE FLOAT

SERIES FLOAT &
THERMOSTATIC TRAP

TA502
THERMOSTATIC
TRAP

Y STRAINER

SPENCE
SERIES 2000
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL VALVE

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION

HOT WATER SUPPLY

UNIFLEX UNION

UNIFLEX UNION

STEAM SUPPLY

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DOMESTIC HOT WATER

HP CONDENSATE RTN
LP CONDENSATE RTN

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