Please wait for the sound image to open, then click on the "play" icon in the middle of the screen.

GOOD THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAP (TD)TIME SERIES VIEW
A Thermodynamic or "Disc" trap will have an "open-close-open-close" cycle of anywhere from 4 to 10 times a minute. Play the sample above to hear and view this cycle.

THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAP "MOTORBOATING" (LEAKING) TIME SERIES VIEW
In this sample the disc no longer shuts closed as it should. Instead it is leaking steam. This is heard as a chattering sound and can be observed in the time series view.

Please wait for the sound image to open, then click on the "play" icon in the middle of the screen.

THERMODYNAMIC STEAM TRAP STUCK OPEN TIME SERIES VIEW
If the disc is stuck open it will waste steam. The "open-close" pattern will be replaced with a constant rushing sound of steam blowing through.

Please wait for the sound image to open, then click on the "play" icon in the middle of the screen.