Patent ID: 8651126
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: F16T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for removing condensate, air, or non-condensable gas from vapor space in a vapor system while preventing a loss of vapor, the apparatus comprising: a) a temperature sensor, positioned at a point in the vapor system where condensate, air, or non-condensable gas collect, b) a pressure sensor positioned in the vapor system, c) an actuated valve in a position allowing for a release of condensate, air, or non-condensable gas from the vapor space, and d) a control system which receives output from said temperature sensor and said pressure sensor and determines whether the output represents a presence of condensate, air, or non-condensable gas and then determines whether to open the actuated valve to release condensate, air or non-condensable gas from the vapor space based on the temperature reading from the temperature sensor and the pressure reading from the pressure sensor, wherein the control system is programmed to allow input of time intervals which represent a time delay between a signal to open or close the actuated valve and the opening or closing of the actuated valve.