Which component is associated with a PSV discharge to collect condensate?

Which component is associated with a PSV discharge to collect condensate?

• A. Drip pan elbow
• B. Gauge glass
• C. Blowdown valve
• D. Safety valve

Answer: (A)

When a pressure safety valve vents, condensate needs a path to drain safely away from the line. The drip pan elbow is the component designed to collect that condensate and direct it into the drip pan drain, keeping the discharge line from carrying liquid into the atmosphere and helping prevent water hammer and scalding in the discharge area. Gauge glass only indicates liquid level, not drainage. A blowdown valve is used to purge boiler water and sludge, not to collect PSV condensate. The safety valve itself relieves pressure but does not serve as the condensate collection path.

When a pressure safety valve vents, condensate needs a path to drain safely away from the line. The drip pan elbow is the component designed to collect that condensate and direct it into the drip pan drain, keeping the discharge line from carrying liquid into the atmosphere and helping prevent water hammer and scalding in the discharge area.

Gauge glass only indicates liquid level, not drainage. A blowdown valve is used to purge boiler water and sludge, not to collect PSV condensate. The safety valve itself relieves pressure but does not serve as the condensate collection path.