Modelling Steam Traps

FluidFlow doesn't have a steam trap node as such however, you can model steam/condensate systems and in doing so, set up the model to solve with or without steam traps. The image below which is taken from the Help file offers a description of this.

 

Select: Options | Calculation | Gas to choose from these options.

 

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