Steam Trap Maintenance


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Survey-Pro Guide


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For the past 35 years, my experience has been successfully pinpointing and solving chronic and costly process issues through steam trap surveys. Most of those surveys have been conducted in the refining, chemical, petrochemical and food industries as well as hospitals and universities. In my previous book, Trap-Pro Guide, I discussed how steam traps are commonly misapplied and ignored. It also discusses how an established steam trap maintenance program, annually testing of all traps, maintaining a steam trap database and proper insulation improves product quality while reducing energy costs.This book, Survey Pro Guide, includes more detail on steam trap selection. It discusses which traps waste steam right out of the box and which traps have zero steam loss. Additional insights are presented on how to evaluate a steam trap surveyor as well as what data to expect in their reports.




The Steam Trap Handbook


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This text identifies the need for effective steam trapping and discusses the interface between steam energy and the thermodynamics of steam and condensate.




Steam Trap Users' Guide


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Steam traps are an important element in the efficient operation of a steam system and in energy conservation. The high cost of producing and delivering steam mandates an effective steam trap inspection and maintenance program at all applicable naval activities. A comprehensive program for steam trap inspection and maintenance will pay for itself many times over in the cost of steam that would likewise be wasted by neglected traps. This Guide provides the basics in steam trap operation, selection and installation, inspection and troubleshooting, and repair and testing. Most important, though, it provides guidance and practical assistant in establishing and inspection and maintenance program. Implementation of such a program for steam traps would be a significant step in energy conservation and better use of utility operation funds. The Users' Guide is useful as a handbook for individual study or for group training. (Author).







Operations and Maintenance Manual for Energy Management


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A complete reference that features a wealth of proven maintenance methods that can reduce energy use in any type of building. Provided are numerous forms and maintenance procedures for reducing energy use, improving system performance, and cutting total maintenance costs.







Maintenance Fundamentals


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No matter which industry a company is a part of, its profitability, like its products, is driven by the reliability and performance of its plant(s). The fundamentals for maintenance found in this volume are applicable to a multitude of industries: power, process, materials, manufacturing, transportation, communication, and many others. This book shows the engineer how to select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot critical plant machinery, equipment, and systems. NEW to this edition: New material includes a chapter on inspections, providing practical guidelines for effective visual inspections, the key to effective preventive maintenance. Also included in the revision will be multiple chapters on equipment, such as pumps, compressors, and fans. - Provides practical knowledge about plant machinery, equipment, and systems for the new hire or the veteran engineer - Covers a wide array of topics, from shaft alignment and bearings to rotor balancing and flexible intermediate drives - Delivers must-have information to the engineer which he/she will use on a daily basis, in day-to-day activities, that will affect the reliability and profitability of the plant