A method for removing condensate from a steam line during a cold startup is provided, including introducing a dip tube in a substantially vertical orientation within a substantially vertical section of a steam line, wherein the dip tube includes a proximal end and a distil end, immersing the distil end within a volume of condensate, connecting the proximal end to a removal conduit external to the steam line, and removing at least a portion of the condensate through the removal conduit.

An apparatus for removing condensate from a steam line during a cold startup is provided, including a steam line with a first horizontal section, a vertical section, and a second horizontal section, the first horizontal section, the vertical section including a first centerline, the second horizontal section including, a first elbow, and a second elbow, the first elbow fluidically connected to the first horizontal section and the vertical section, and including an interior surface, the second elbow fluidically connected to the vertical section and the second horizontal section, a permanent flange on an exterior surface of the second elbow, penetrating the exterior surface, and aligned with the first centerline, and a dip tube, and a temporary flange configured to mate with the permanent flange, wherein a distil end of the dip tube is inserted into the permanent flange and positioned parallel to the first centerline.

A device for separating liquid from gas including: a fluid inlet configured to receive a fluid that includes a liquid and a gas; a gas outlet; a deflector positioned between the fluid inlet and the gas outlet, the deflector obstructing a path from the fluid inlet to the gas outlet; and a liquid channel adjacent to a liquid outlet; wherein the deflector is configured to deflect the liquid to the liquid channel; wherein the liquid deflected to the liquid channel exits the device through the liquid outlet; and wherein the gas flows around the deflector and exits the device through the gas outlet.

A device for separating liquid from gas including: a fluid inlet configured to receive a fluid that includes a liquid and a gas; a gas outlet; a deflector positioned between the fluid inlet and the gas outlet, the deflector obstructing a path from the fluid inlet to the gas outlet; and a liquid channel adjacent to a liquid outlet; wherein the deflector is configured to deflect the liquid to the liquid channel; wherein the liquid deflected to the liquid channel exits the device through the liquid outlet; and wherein the gas flows around the deflector and exits the device through the gas outlet.

A media-free filter device for a supercritical fluid process is disclosed. The media-free filter device includes a first pipe section connected in flow communication with a closed-loop system for a supercritical fluid. A y-pipe segment intersects the first pipe section at an intersection joint. The intersection joint intersects at a descending obtuse angle with respect to the first pipe section flow direction. The y-pipe segment is open at the intersection joint and closed opposite the intersection joint, in flow communication with the first pipe section. The y-pipe section induces an eddy current turbulence zone adjacent the intersection joint to remove substantially all contaminants suspended in the supercritical fluid; and the contaminants are deposited in the descending y-pipe segment. An SCO2 process incorporating the media-free filter device is also disclosed.

A cleaning device for cleaning an orifice in a condensate removal device that is capable of use while the condensate removal device is on-line, i.e. during operation. In one aspect, the cleaning device provides a reciprocally movable cleaning rod that can be retractably insertable into the orifice. This can be done without affecting the sealed volume defined around the orifice. In another aspect, the cleaning device includes a retractable hood or shield over the cleaning rod, to protect when not inserted in the orifice.

A cleaning device for cleaning an orifice in a condensate removal device that is capable of use while the condensate removal device is on-line, i.e. during operation. In one aspect, the cleaning device provides a reciprocally movable cleaning rod that can be retractably insertable into the orifice. This can be done without affecting the sealed volume defined around the orifice. In another aspect, the cleaning device includes a retractable hood or shield over the cleaning rod, to protect when not inserted in the orifice.

A steam trap includes a body having a flow passageway therethrough between an inlet connectable to a steam pipeline and an outlet connectable to a condensate drain line. The flow passageway has a first flow restriction defined by a first venturi orifice to pass condensate therethrough while restricting the flow of live steam, and a second flow restriction, downstream of the first flow restriction. The second flow restriction is adapted to allow condensate flow therethrough while restricting the flow of flash steam.

A steam trap includes a body having a flow passageway therethrough between an inlet connectable to a steam pipeline and an outlet connectable to a condensate drain line. The flow passageway has a first flow restriction defined by a first venturi orifice to pass condensate therethrough while restricting the flow of live steam, and a second flow restriction, downstream of the first flow restriction. The second flow restriction is adapted to allow condensate flow therethrough while restricting the flow of flash steam.

A multiple application orifice steam trap apparatus of the present invention includes: an orifice steam trap that has an orifice hole and is connected to a live steam delivery pipe to prevent leakage of live steam and discharge only condensate water; a back pressure adjustment unit that is connected to the rear end of the orifice steam trap from which condensate water is discharged and adjusts back pressure of the orifice steam trap; and a meter that is disposed at any one of or both between the front of the back pressure adjustment unit and the orifice steam trap or at the rear of the back pressure adjustment unit and measures any one or both of temperature and pressure at any one or both of the front and rear of the back pressure adjustment unit.