Technical Notes
Practical guidance on saving steam energy and keeping plant safety equipment working.
Energy
How thermostatic steam traps can save you energy
Why subcooled condensate discharge pays for a new trap within months.
Maintenance
Implementing an effective steam trap maintenance program
Cost analysis of a four-year survey and replacement program for a 5,000-trap plant.
Series 60
Energy savings through automatic steam tracing header control
Shut off tracer steam automatically when there is no freeze risk.
Series 46
Bimetal traps vs. thermodynamic disc traps
Efficiency, failure mode, weather impact and back pressure compared.
Series 62
Freeze protection valve installation and inspection
Pre-winter inspection steps for safety showers and water lines.
Series 64
Scald protection valve installation and inspection
Pre-summer inspection steps for safety and eye shower stations.