Wye strainers are typically used in
applications where the amount of solids to be removed is small, and
where frequent clean-out is not required. They are most often installed
in gaseous services such as steam, air, nitrogen, natural gas, etc. The
compact, cylindrical shape of the wye strainer is very strong and can
readily accommodate the high pressures that are common in this type of
service. Pressures up to 6000 PSI are not unusual. When steam is being
handled, high temperature can be an additional complicating factor. A
steam pressure of 1500 PSI will often be found at temperatures of
1000°F. The strength of the standard Factory Direct Pipeline Products
wye strainer design can easily accommodate these extreme parameters
although the material of construction will probably be an alloy steel.
A wye strainer has the advantage of
being able to be installed in either a horizontal or vertical position.
However, in both cases, the screening element or "leg" must be on the
"downside" of the strainer body so the entrapped solids can be properly
collected and held for disposal
Sizes ¼"
to 10", constructed of cast iron, bronze, carbon steel or stainless
steel - threaded, flanged or socket weld connections.
FSI wye
Strainers are heavy duty and designed for aggressive industrial and
commercial applications. There are simply no higher quality wye
strainers available at any cost. Quality of a relatively simple wye
strainer is an important consideration for the typical operational
parameters associated with steam and gas applications especially for
extremely high temperatures and high pressure applications. A wye
strainer is a pressure vessel; its wall thickness can be analyzed and
evaluated by different applicable standards. Every FSI wye strainer is
designed to stand up the most demanding applications.
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