Steam Innovations
Surveying Efficiency, One Trap at a Time
Where we survey steam traps in your system to assess performance, detect failures, and identify opportunities for energy savings. Understanding how each trap functions can improve your plant’s efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and boost overall reliability.
The Function of a Steam Trap
Condensate is formed in steam systems and pipework due to heat transfer and radiation losses. Failure to adequately remove condensate will lead to:
- Water Hammer
- Wire drawing
- Erosion of pipework
- Reduced heat transfer
- Formation of Carbonic acid
- Damage of process equipment
So, what are these tools? They can be segmented into four categories:
- Visual
- Temperature
- Ultrasound
- Infrared Technology
This condensate must be removed from process equipment and pipework through Steam Traps that release condensate and “trap” steam. When it comes to testing Steam Traps, a frequently asked question is, “what is the best method?” Enserve Environmental services believes that the best approach is to use all of the technologies available today. No single test method provides the best results all of the time for the variety of Steam Traps in the marketplace. This is why, Enserve has acquired all the required tools, applications and highly-skilled personnel to implement a successful Steam Trap survey program.
