Browsing by Subject "Steam Traps"

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    • Capturing Energy Savings with Steam Traps 
      Bockwinkel, R. G.; French, S. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
      This paper will discuss the energy savings potential of steam traps and present the energy, economic, and environmental reason why an active steam trap maintenance program is good for the company's bottom line. Several ...
    • Effective Steam Trap Selection/Maintenance - Its Payback 
      Garcia, E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      In oil refineries and petrochemical plants large number of steam traps are used to discharge condensate from steam mains, tracers and process equipment. Early efforts on steam traps focused almost exclusively on their ...
    • Energy Conservation Through Effective Steam Trapping 
      Diamante, L.; Nagengast, C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1979)
      Fuel costs are rapidly escalating. The overall efficiency of any energy utilization must be improved immediately. Steam traps - though a hardware item which received little attention can substantially effect the overall ...
    • Energy Efficient Steam Trapping of Trace Heating Systems 
      Krueger, R. G.; Wilt, G. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      Since as many as 40-60% of a plant's steam traps may be used on steam tracer lines, it is essential to select the correct, properly sized 'traps'; to optimize the efficient removal of condensate while providing maximum ...
    • Evaluating Steam Trap Performance 
      Fuller, N. Y. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      Laboratory tests were conducted on several types of steam traps at Holston Defense Corporation in Kingsport, Tennessee. Data from these tests, which determined their relative efficiencies, were used in performing ...
    • Exploding the Myths 
      Dickman, F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1986-06)
      Few industries have perpetuated as many engineering misconceptions as have the purveyors of mechanical steam traps. The motivation behind the development of the prevailing mythology is as old as time itself. It has a ...
    • Reduce Steam Trap Failures at Chambers Works 
      Kouba, C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-05)
    • Reliability Improvement Programs in Steam Distribution and Power Generation Systems 
      Petto, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)
      This paper will present alternatives to costly corrective maintenance of the steam trap and condensate return system, and the paybacks associated with instituting a program of planned maintenance management of that ...
    • Steam and Condensate Systems 
      Yates, W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      In the late 60's and early 70's oil was plentiful and steam was relatively inexpensive. The switch to low sulphur fuel oil and the oil embargo suddenly changed the picture. The cost of steam rose from $0.50 per 1,000# to ...
    • Steam Trap Application 
      Murphy, J. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      The effective application of steam traps encompasses three primary areas which are the selection and sizing, the installation, and the monitoring of the steam trapping system. Proper application of steam traps will improve ...
    • Steam Trap Testing and Evaluation: An Actual Plant Case Study 
      Feldman, A. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      With rising steam costs and a high failure rate on the Joliet Plants standard steam trap, a testing and evaluation program was begun to find a steam trap that would work at Olin-Joliet. The basis was to conduct the test ...
    • Steam Traps-The Oft Forgotten Energy Conservation Treasure 
      Pychewicz, F. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      In these days of high technology, the steam trap is often treated as a commodity item, forgotten by many and respected by a relative few. Yet, in many facilities, widespread undetected failure of steam traps has wasted ...