INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
Types and Operating Principles of Steam Traps
Inverted Bucket
Float and Thermostatic
Mono Float and Bimetallic
Conventional
Sizing Chart
Open Bucket
Thermodynamic
Thermostatic
Multi-Segmented Bimetal
Capsule
Bellows
Opposed Stacked Bimetal
Single Element Bimetal
Temperature Controlled Bimetal
Venturi
CHAPTER 2
Steam Trap Selection
CHAPTER 3
Steam Trap Installation
Inspection
Location
Steam Manifolds
Condensate Manifolds
CHAPTER 4
Steam Trap Inspection
CHAPTER 5
Steam Trap Testing
Recommended Testing Tools
Ultrasonic Probe
Thermal Imaging
Visual Observation
Testing Using Temperature
Testing Using Ultrasound
Inverted Bucket
Float and Thermostatic
Thermodynamic
Thermostatic
Venturi
CHAPTER 6
The Problem with Steam Trap Surveys
Lost Survey Documents
Trap Repairs Not Documented
Wrong Trap Type Installed
Inexperienced Surveyors
Incorrect Steam Trap Specifics
Cold or Out of Service
CHAPTER 7
Inverted Bucket, Thermodynamic and Venturi Steam Loss
CHAPTER 8
Sample Steam Trap Survey
CHAPTER 9
How to Develop a Great Steam Trap Maintenance Program from Scratch … An Interview a with Reliability Professional
What Were Your First Steps to Improve?
Now That the Structure is There, What’s Next?
What are Your Thoughts on the Different Technologies to Test Steam Traps?
CHAPTER 10
Training Maintenance Staff
CHAPTER 11
Steam and Air Services Offered
Steam Trap Survey
Air Leak Survey, Compressed Gas Survey
Upgrade – Trap Connector Station/Universal Connector
CHAPTER 12
Live / Flash Steam Vent
CHAPTER 13
The Challenge of Water Conservation
CHAPTER 14
Common Areas of Improvement
Deaerator Tank
Boiler Header/Carryover
Control Valve Station
Pipe and Tank Insulation
Drip Pocket
Inverted Bucket Trap
Float and Thermostatic Trap
Unit Heater
Steam Leak
Open Blowdown Valve
Deaerator Tank Overflow Trap
Heat Exchanger Stall
Failed Closed or Valved Off Steam Trap
Oversized and Loss of Prime - Inverted Bucket Incorrect Orifice PSI Selection
Inverted Bucket, Float and Thermostatic
Open Bypass Valve
Gang Trapped
Double Trapped
Incorrect Piping
Double Trapping Separators
CHAPTER 15
Solutions to Trap-Related Problems
Gland Seal Condenser
Food Industry
Power/Refining Industry
Lumber Industry
Textile Industry
Chemical Industry
Conclusion
Appendices
Estimating Steam Main Drip Pocket Sizing A
Estimating Steam Leaks Using Plume Length B
Pipe Insulation Savings Chart C
Removable Valve Insulation Savings D
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