Condensate Pot

Product Details:

1. General

• Equipment Name: SS 316 Condensate Pot

• Purpose / Function:

  • Collects condensate from steam or process lines before it reaches sensitive instruments.

  • Protects instruments such as pressure gauges, transmitters, and control valves from high-temperature steam and condensate.

  • Prevents water hammer, ensuring accurate pressure measurement and reliable system operation.

2. Material of Construction

• Body & End Caps: Stainless Steel SS 316 / SS 316L

• Drain / Vent Connections: SS 316

• Welding: TIG / orbital welding for leak-proof and durable joints

• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to steam, condensate, and aggressive chemical environments

• Surface Finish: Polished / pickled as per process requirements

3. Design Features

• Vertical cylindrical or bottle-type vessel

• Inlet: Top or side from steam / process line

• Outlet: To instrument or condensate return line

• Drain: Bottom drain (manual or automatic)

• Vent: Optional top vent for air release

• Wall or pipe-mounted support bracket

• Compact and robust design suitable for continuous operation in high-temperature and corrosive systems

4. Technical Specifications 5. Applications

• Steam instrumentation systems

• Pressure gauges, transmitters, and control valves protection

• Boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers

• Power plants, chemical, petrochemical, and process industries

• Corrosive condensate collection in chemical and pharmaceutical plants

Product Details:

• Equipment Name: Stainless Steel Condensate Pot

          1 . Design Features

• Vertical cylindrical or bottle-type vessel
• Inlet: Top or side from steam / process line
• Outlet: To instrument or condensate return line
• Drain: Bottom drain (manual or automatic)
• Vent: Optional top vent for air release
• Wall or pipe-mounted support
• Suitable for continuous operation in high-temperature steam systems

2. Technical Specifications

 

 

3. Applications

• Steam instrumentation systems
• Pressure gauges, transmitters, and control valves protection
• Boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers
• Power plants, chemical, petrochemical, and process industries

Product Details:

Inconel Condensate Pot

An Inconel Condensate Pot is a specialized device used in instrumentation piping systems to collect and separate condensate (liquid formed from steam or gas) before it reaches pressure instruments like transmitters, gauges, and recorders. It ensures accurate readings and protects instruments from high temperatures and corrosion.

Inconel, a high-performance nickel-chromium alloy (e.g., Inconel 600, 625, or 825), is known for its exceptional resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and high temperatures, making it ideal for aggressive environments such as offshore platforms, chemical plants, and power generation facilities.

📌 Key Features

• Material: Inconel 600 / 625 / 825 — provides excellent corrosion and heat resistance in extreme environments

• Function:

  • Traps steam or gas condensate before it enters sensitive instruments

  • Maintains a stable liquid column for accurate pressure readings

• Orientation: Typically installed in vertical position with drain/vent ports

• Connection Types:

  • NPT / BSP threaded ends

  • Socket Weld / Butt Weld

  • Flanged ends (ANSI, DIN, or custom)

📐 Typical Specifications ✅ Advantages

• Superior corrosion resistance — ideal for acidic, chlorinated, and seawater environments

• High-temperature capability — performs well in steam and superheated systems

• Protects instrumentation — prevents thermal shock and ensures accurate readings

• Durable construction — long service life in harsh conditions

• Available in custom lengths and multi-port configurations

🏭 Common Applications

• Steam condensate systems

• Offshore oil & gas platforms

• Power generation (nuclear and thermal)

• Petrochemical refineries

• Chemical processing

• Fertilizer plants

• High-temperature instrumentation lines

🌟 Available From

• Kalpataru Pipe & Fittings

Additional Information:

• Delivery Time: 7 days
• Packaging Details: box

Product Details:

Stainless Steel Condensate Pot – Overview & Technical Details

A Stainless Steel Condensate Pot is a pressure-retaining vessel used in steam and high-temperature systems to collect and retain condensate (typically from steam) in impulse lines, thereby protecting pressure instruments from direct steam exposure.

�� Key Features: ✅ Primary Functions:

• Collects condensate from steam lines to prevent steam from reaching delicate instruments.

• Maintains equal condensate levels in both impulse lines for accurate differential pressure measurement.

• Helps prevent measurement errors due to flashing or live steam in instrument lines.

⚙️ Typical Configuration: pgsqlCopyEdit (Vent Plug/Valve) | ------------------- | | [1/2" NPT Port] [1/2" NPT Port] ← To Instrument | | ---------------------------- | 2” SCH 40 Pipe | ← Vertical body ---------------------------- | | [1/2" NPT Port] [1/2" NPT Port] ← To Process Line / Drain | | -------------------

Ports may be for process, instrument, vent, or drain depending on the 2-, 3-, or 4-way configuration.

Product Details:

KALPATARU
Cs Condensate Pot 3' sch 40 3WAY 1/2" NPT F

Stainless Steel Tube Fittings Grades : SS 304L, SS316L, SS310, SS 904L, Duplex, Super Duplex, SMO 254

 

Inconel Tube fittings, Monel Tube fittings, Hastelloy C276 Tube Fittings

Additional Information:

• Production Capacity: 10000
• Delivery Time: READY STOCK

Product Details:

• Equipment Name: SS 304 Condensate Pot

• Purpose / Function:

  • Collects condensate from steam lines before it reaches instruments or valves.

  • Prevents water hammer and protects sensitive equipment.

  • Ensures accurate pressure measurement and stable operation.

• Material: SS 304 for corrosion resistance and high-temperature service.

2. Material of Construction

• Body & End Caps: Stainless Steel SS 304

• Drain / Vent Connections: SS 304

• Welding: TIG welded for leak-proof joints

• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent against steam, condensate, and mild chemical environments

3. Design Features

• Vertical cylindrical or bottle-type vessel

• Inlet: Top or side from steam line

• Outlet: To instrument or condensate return line

• Drain: Bottom drain (manual or automatic)

• Vent: Optional top vent for air release

• Wall or pipe-mounted support for stability

• Compact, durable, and corrosion-resistant design

4. Technical Specifications 5. Applications

• Steam instrumentation systems

• Pressure gauges, transmitters, and control valves protection

• Boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers

• Power plants, chemical, petrochemical, and process industries

Product Details:

Stainless Steel Condensate Pot Size: 3" NB × SCH 40 1. Description

A Stainless Steel Condensate Pot (3" NB × SCH 40) is a pressure-rated collection vessel used in steam and instrumentation systems to collect condensate and prevent live steam from reaching sensitive instruments such as pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, and control valves.

2. Size & Pipe Details

• Nominal Bore (NB): 3 inch

• Pipe Schedule: SCH 40

• Outside Diameter (OD): 88.9 mm (3.5")

• Wall Thickness: 5.49 mm (0.216")

• Construction: Seamless / welded pipe as per standard

3. Material of Construction

• Body: Stainless Steel SS 304 / SS 316 / SS 316L

• End Connections: Same material as body

• Drain / Vent Plug: SS 316

• Welding: TIG welded, leak-proof construction

4. Connections

• Inlet: ½" or ¾" NPT / BSP (Top or Side)

• Outlet: ½" or ¾" NPT / BSP (To instrument)

• Drain: ½" NPT / BSP at bottom

• Vent: Optional (Top)

(Connection sizes can be customized as per requirement)

5. Design & Construction

• Cylindrical vessel fabricated from 3" NB SCH 40 pipe

• Flat or dished ends (welded)

• Vertical installation recommended

• Optional wall / pipe mounting bracket

6. Pressure & Temperature Rating

• Design Pressure: Up to 3000–6000 psi (depending on design & code)

• Design Temperature: Up to 550°C

• Testing: Hydrostatic pressure tested

7. Applications

• Steam pressure measurement

• Boiler and turbine instrumentation

• Heat exchangers

• Power plants, oil & gas, chemical industries

8. Benefits

• Protects instruments from high-temperature steam

• Improves accuracy and reliability

• Excellent corrosion resistance

• Long service life with low maintenance

Product Details:

What is a Condensate Pot?

A Condensate Pot is a reservoir installed between a process line and a pressure instrument (like a DP transmitter) to:

• Collect and hold condensate from steam or gas lines.

• Ensure a constant liquid head to the transmitter.

• Protect instrumentation from direct exposure to high-temperature steam or corrosive gases.

It’s used in horizontal impulse lines to maintain equal pressure and accurate readings on both sides of a differential pressure transmitter.

🧪 2. Why SS 316?

Stainless Steel 316 (SS 316) is chosen for its superior resistance to:

• Corrosion, especially from chlorides, acids, and industrial chemicals.

• High temperature and pressure environments.

• Aggressive process media, including steam and certain gases.

316L is sometimes preferred (low carbon) for improved weldability and corrosion resistance in welded systems.

📐 3. Construction & Design 🔩 Key Components: 📏 4. Typical Specifications 🧰 5. Installation Use

• Installed in steam, gas, or condensable vapor lines.

• Positioned at the same level on both impulse lines of the transmitter to ensure balance.

• Typically used horizontally, though vertical mounting is possible.

🌡️ 6. Applications 📦 8. Example Specification Sheet 🛒 9. Common Manufacturers / Suppliers

• Swagelok

• KALPATARU

Product Details:

Stainless Steel Condensate Pot – Detailwise Description 1. General

• Equipment Name: Stainless Steel Condensate Pot

• Purpose / Function:

  • Collects condensate from steam or process lines before it reaches sensitive instruments.

  • Protects instruments such as pressure gauges, transmitters, and control valves from high-temperature steam and condensate.

  • Prevents water hammer and ensures accurate pressure measurement.

2. Material of Construction

• Body & End Caps: Stainless Steel SS 304 / SS 316 / SS 316L

• Drain / Vent Connections: Stainless Steel

• Welding: TIG / orbital welding for leak-proof joints

• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to steam, condensate, and mild chemical environments

3. Design Features

• Vertical cylindrical or bottle-type vessel

• Inlet: Top or side from steam / process line

• Outlet: To instrument or condensate return line

• Drain: Bottom drain (manual or automatic)

• Vent: Optional top vent for air release

• Wall or pipe-mounted support

• Suitable for continuous operation in high-temperature steam systems

4. Technical Specifications 5. Applications

• Steam instrumentation systems

• Pressure gauges, transmitters, and control valves protection

• Boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers

• Power plants, chemical, petrochemical, and process industries

Product Details:

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