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TI-P187-02
CMGT Issue 10
TDS46M
Stainless Steel
Thermodynamic Steam Trap with Maintainable Seat
Description
The TDS46M is a stainless steel, thermodynamic steam trap that has been specifically designed for low capacity applications up to
46 bar g (667 psi g) (where pipe connections permit).
As standard the unit is available with either screwed, socket weld or flanged connections.
TDS46M benefits: - Integral strainer.
- Integral air vent.
- Insulation cap.
- Replaceable seat.
Optional extras
At extra cost a BDV1 integral blowdown valve can be pre-fitted to the strainer cap, please specify at the time of order placement.
Standards
This product fully complies with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
Certification
These products are available with certification to EN 10204 3.1.
Note: All certification/inspection requirements must be specified at the time of order placement.
Flanged
Screwed
Optional extra
BDV1 integral
Sizes and pipe connections blowdown valve
½", ¾" and 1" screwed BSP T Rp (ISO 7-1) or NPT.
½", ¾" and 1" socket weld ends to BS 3799 Class 3000 lb.
DN15, DN20 and DN25 integrally flanged EN 1092 PN40, PN100
and ASME class 150, ASME class 300 or ASME class 600.
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Materials
Flanged
2
3
7
6 5
Screwed
10
11
Optional extra
BDV1 integral blowdown valve
See spare parts for details on how to order.
Alternatively please specify at the time of order placement.
No. Part Material
1 Body Stainless steel 1.4308/ASTM A351 CF8
2 Top cap Stainless steel (ENP coated) 1.4301/ASTM A479 304
3 Insulating cover Stainless steel EN 10088-1 1.4301
4 Disc Hardened steel 1.2379
5 Seat Hardened steel 1.2379
6 Bimetal ring Bimetal
7 Support Stainless steel AISI 304
8 Seat gasket Graphite foil
9 Strainer screen Stainless steel ASTM A478 316L
10 Strainer cap gasket Stainless steel AISI 304
11 Strainer cap Stainless steel (ENP coated) 1.4308/ASTM A351 CF8
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Pressure/temperature limits (ISO 6552) - Screwed, Socket weld and Flanged EN 1092
Pressure psi g
0 290 580 870 1160 1450
Screwed 450
A C B
842
Temperature °C
Socket weld 400 752
Temperature °F
Flanged: 300 572
Steam
PN40 200
saturation
392
PN100 100 curve 212
C B
0 32
0 20 40 60 80 100
Pressure bar g
The product must not be used in this region or beyond the parameter of the PMA or TMA of the relative end connection.
Body design conditions PN100
PMA Maximum allowable pressure 100 bar g @ 50 °C 1450 psi g @ 122 °F
TMA Maximum allowable temperature 450 °C @ 58.3 bar g 842 °F @ 846 psi g
Minimum allowable temperature -50 °C -58 °F
PMO Maximum operating pressure 46 bar g @ 450 °C 667 psi g @ 842 °F
PN100
A-B-B Screwed TMO Maximum operating temperature 450 °C @ 46 bar g 842 °F @ 667 psi g
Socket weld Minimum operating temperature 0 °C 32 °F
Minimum operating pressure 1.5 bar g 22 psi g
Maximum operating backpressure 80% of upstream pressure
Product is safe for use under full vacuum conditions
Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic pressure of: 150 bar g 2176 psi g
Body design conditions PN40
PMA Maximum allowable pressure 40 bar g @ 50 °C 580 psi g @ 122 °F
TMA Maximum allowable temperature 450 °C @ 23.3 bar g 842 °F @ 338 psi g
Minimum allowable temperature -50 °C -58 °F
Maximum operating pressure for saturated
PMO 28.4 bar g @ 233 °C 412 psi g @ 451 °F
steam service
A-C-C PN40 TMO Maximum operating temperature 450 °C @ 23.3 bar g 842 °F @ 338 psi g
Minimum operating temperature 0 °C 32 °F
Minimum operating pressure 1.5 bar g 22 psi g
Maximum operating backpressure 80% of upstream pressure
Product is safe for use under full vacuum conditions
Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic pressure of: 60 bar g 870 psi g
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Pressure/temperature limits (ISO 6552) - Flanged ASME
Pressure psi g
0 290 C 580 870 1160 1450
A D B
450 842
Temperature °C
Temperature °F
400 752
Flanged:
300 572
ASME Class 150 Steam
200 392
ASME Class 300 saturation
100 212
ASME Class 600 D C
curve
B
0 32
0 20 40 60 80 99.3
Pressure bar g
The product must not be used in this region or beyond the parameter of the PMA or TMA of the relative end connection.
Body design conditions ASME Class 600
PMA Maximum allowable pressure 99.3 bar g @ 38 °C 1440 psi g @ 100 °F
TMA Maximum allowable temperature 450 °C @ 54.8 bar g 842 °F @ 795 psi g
Minimum allowable temperature -50 °C -58 °F
PMO Maximum operating pressure 46 bar g 667 psi g
ASME
A-B-B TMO Maximum operating temperature 450 °C @ 46 bar g 842 °F @ 667 psi g
600
Minimum operating temperature 0 °C 32 °F
Minimum operating pressure 1.5 bar g 22 psi g
Maximum operating backpressure 80% of the upstream pressure
Product is safe for use under full vacuum conditions
Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic pressure of: 149 bar g 2161 psi g
Body design conditions ASME Class 300
PMA Maximum allowable pressure 49.6 bar g @ 38 °C 719 psi g @ 100 °F
TMA Maximum allowable temperature 450 °C @ 27.4 bar g 842 °F @ 397 psi g
Minimum allowable temperature -50 °C -58 °F
PMO Maximum operating pressure for saturated steam service 33 bar g 479 psi g
ASME
A-C-C TMO Maximum operating temperature 450 °C @ 27.4 bar g 842 °F @ 397 psi g
300
Minimum operating temperature 0 °C 32 °F
Minimum operating pressure 1.5 bar g 22 psi g
Maximum operating backpressure 80% of the upstream pressure
Product is safe for use under full vacuum conditions
Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic pressure of: 74.4 bar g 1079 psi g
Body design conditions ASME Class 150
PMA Maximum allowable pressure 19 bar g @ 38 °C 276 psi g @ 100 °F
TMA Maximum allowable temperature 450 °C @ 4.6 bar g 842 °F @ 67 psi g
Minimum allowable temperature -50 °C -58 °F
PMO Maximum operating pressure for saturated steam service 14 bar g 203 psi g
ASME
A-D-D TMO Maximum operating temperature 450 °C @ 4.6 bar g 842 °F @ 67 psi g
150
Minimum operating temperature 0 °C 32 °F
Minimum operating pressure 1.5 bar g 22 psi g
Maximum operating backpressure 80% of the upstream pressure
Product is safe for use under full vacuum conditions
Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic pressure of: 28.5 bar g 22 psi g
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Dimensions (approximate) in mm (in)
F ØC F ØC
Screwed
and Flanged
Socket weld
A A
D D
E B E B
A B C D E F
Size
Screwed Socket Flanged Withdrawal Withdrawal
weld distance distance
PN40 PN100
ASME 150, 300, 600
58 78 59
½" DN15
(2.28) (3.07) 210 (2.32)
61 92 150 (8.27) 61 63 40 30
¾" DN20
(2.40) 95 (3.62) (5.91) (2.40) (2.48) (1.57) (1.18)
65 (3.74) 230 67
1" DN25
(2.56) (9.06) (2.64)
Weights (approximate) in kg (lbs)
Flanged
Size Screwed Socket weld
ASME 150 ASME 300 ASME 600 PN40 PN100
1.38 1.49 2.46 2.96 3.06 3.06 4.36
½" DN15
(3.04) (3.28) (5.42) (6.53) (6.75) (6.75) (9.61)
1.64 1.64 3.16 4.06 4.26 3.96 6.26
¾" DN20
(3.62) (3.62) (6.97) (8.95) (9.39) (8.73) (13.8)
1.90 1.90 4.16 5.16 5.46 4.86 8.16
1" DN25
(4.19) (4.19) (9.17) (11.4) (12.0) (10.7) (18.0)
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Capacities
Differential pressure psi (x 100 = kPa)
37.4 41 44.6 50
33.8 35.6 39.2 42.8 46.4 68 86 114.8
661
440
220
Condensate lbs / h
Condensate kg / h
198
176
154
132
110
88
66
44
22
Differential pressure bar (x 100 = kPa)
Safety information, installation and maintenance
For full details see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions (IM-P187-05) supplied with the product.
Installation note:
The TDS46M is designed for installation with the disc in a horizontal plane with the insulating cover at the top.
It is recommended that a non-return valve is fitted when discharging condensate into return lines where backpressure is experienced.
It is also recommended that a diffuser is fitted when discharging to atmosphere.
For ease and maintenance, consideration should be given to fitting isolation valves upstream and downstream of the steam trap.
How to order
Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco DN15 TDS46M thermodynamic steam trap having flanged EN 1092 PN40 connections.
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Spare parts
Please note that the spares shown are the same for the
screwed, socket weld and flanged versions.
The spare parts available are shown in solid outline.
Parts drawn in a grey line are not supplied as spares. 3
Available spares
Insulating cover 3
Top cap, seat and disc assembly 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Strainer screen and gasket 9, 10 2
Set of gaskets (packet of 3 sets) 8, 10
BDV1 blowdown valve retrofit kit
4
How to order spares
Always order spares by using the description given in the
column headed 'Available spares' and state the size and 7
type of trap. Top cap, seat and
disc assembly
Example: 1 off Top cap, seat and disc assembly for a Spirax 6
Sarco DN15 TDS46M thermodynamic steam trap.
5
Cautionary note regarding disassembly and
assembly of the unit:
Removal of the following parts: 8
- top cap (2),
- strainer cap (11) and the
- optional BDV2 retrofit kit should be carried out in
a workshop, not whilst the trap is connected to
the pipeline (PC) connector.
10 BDV1
Retrofit kit
11
(not an available spare) 11
Recommended tightening torques
(for suitably lubricated threads)
Item Part mm Nm (lbf ft)
2 Top cap 50 A/F 400 295
11 Strainer cap 24 A/F 110 46.5 - 48.7
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