Electrical and Mechanical Upgrades: Steam Traps

What can be done to save energy besides lighting?  Lots of stuff!  If it heats, cools, modulates or can be turned on or off, then SmartWatt Energy can help make it more energy efficient!  This post is part of a series detailing systems and areas where potential energy savings can be found in your commercial or industrial facility.  If you’re interested in a comprehensive energy efficiency solution for your facility, contact us to learn more about a complimentary energy analysis.

Steam Traps

What is a steam trap?  Steam traps are commonly used to heat and support other energy needs in industrial facilities and are often an unrealized and underutilized source for energy savings.

How can I save more energy with a steam trap?  Leaking steam traps are a major source of energy and condensation losses—about 15 to 25% of traps are now leaking at existing installations, representing opportunities to save hundreds to thousands of dollars on energy at a single site annually.  In addition, optimizing steam traps offers considerable potential for improving the steam usage and cutting energy costs.