UK Product Handbook 2026 - Volume 2

Pipeline ancillaries Diffusers

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TI-P155-06 CMGT Issue 5

DF2 Diffuser

Description The Spirax Sarco diffuser is a compact unit designed to be fitted to the outlet of steam traps discharging into flooded condensate return lines. It reduces the problem of noise and waterhammer when the flash steam formed on discharge from the steam trap condenses due to rapid cooling.

Materials

2

Sizes and pipe connections ½" and ¾" screwed BSP T Rp (ISO 7-1) / NPT ½" socket weld ends to BS 3799 Class 3000

1

Pressure/temperature limits

3

Steam saturation curve

2

Pressure bar g

7.10.1

The product must not be used in this region.

No.

Part

Material

Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel

1

Case

ASTM A240 Gr. 304

Maximum body design conditions

PN40

PMA Maximum allowable pressure

40 bar g

2

End boss

ASTM A351 CF8

TMA Maximum allowable temperature

400 °C

PMO Maximum operating pressure

32 bar g

3

Internals

ASM A580 Gr. 304

TMO Maximum operating temperature

400 °C

10.9 2

Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic test pressure of:

60 bar g

Dimensions/weights (approximate) in mm and kg

B

Installation The DF2 should be fitted on the outlet side of the steam trap ensuring that the directional arrow on the body is in the flow direction.

Size

A B C

½" ¾"

76 40 32

How to order Example: 1 off ½" Spirax Sarco DF2 diffuser, screwed BSP.

A

78 40 32

Size

Weight

½" ¾"

0.3

0.3

C

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