A failed steam trap causes either energy loss through steam blow-through or water hammer from backed-up condensate. Key warning signs:

• Steam blow-through (trap fails open): increased steam consumption, abnormally hot condensate return lines, rising temperatures in return pipework
• No discharge (trap fails closed): risk of water hammer, reduced heat transfer efficiency, corrosion in heat exchangers and downstream equipment
• Diagnosis methods: ultrasonic testing, temperature measurement, or visual inspection via a downstream sight glass

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