UK Product Handbook 2026 - Volume 2

Steam traps Thermodynamic

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Pressure/temperature limits

TD259

Steam saturation curve

Pressure bar g

TD259A

Steam saturation curve

Pressure bar g

The product must not be used in this region.

Body design conditions

PN63

PMA Maximum allowable pressure

63 bar g @ 120 °C

TD259

400 °C

TMA Maximum allowable temperature

TD259A

255 °C

Minimum allowable temperature

0 °C

PMO Maximum operating pressure for saturated steam service

42 barg

TD259

400 °C @ 42 bar g

TMO Maximum operating temperature

TD259A

255 °C @ 56 bar g

Minimum operating temperature Note : For lower operating temperatures consult Spirax Sarco.

0 °C

Minimum pressure for satisfactory operation is

0.25 bar g

PMOB Maximum operating backpressure must not exceed 80% of the upstream pressure D PMX Maximum differential pressure is limited to the PMO Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic test pressure of

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95 bar g

 

Capacities - Hot water







   









     

Differential pressure bar (x 100 = kPa)

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TD259 and TD259A Thermodynamic Steam Traps

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