STEAM TRAP TESTING
At ThermoTesT we offer a non evasive steam trap testing service that includes experienced and certified technicians combined with state of the art technology. Utilizing ultrasonic and infrared testing our technicians can easily detect blowing, plugged, or short cycling traps. This procedure gives our clients the most accurate method of testing in a relatively short period of time.
- IMPROVES EFFICIENCY OF HEATING SYSTEM
- REDUCE WASTED STEAM AND ENERGY
- SAVE MONEY IMMEDIATELY
WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE YOUR STEAM TRAPS TESTED?
A steam system that has not been maintained for a period of time will have many failed traps. Experts estimate that facility with no active steam trap testing program in place will have 50% of its traps blowing steam. These failed steam traps not only spike wasted energy costs, but also minimize the efficiency of your heating system. Implementing a regular testing program will solve these problems.
WHAT ARE FAILED STEAM TRAPS COSTING YOU?
With energy prices on the rise, now it’s more important than ever to have cost saving steam trap program in place. To understand the cost of steam trap failure consider this: An unchecked blowing steam trap at 150 pounds per square inch with an orifice diameter of 3/16 inches will waste 130 pounds of steam. Using an average cost of steam at $12.00 per 1000 pounds produced, one blowing trap will expend approximately $38.50 per day, or an amazing $14,050 a year. The first step in determining how much your facility might be wasting is to conduct a steam trap survey. Most of our clients see a full return on testing and repair costs in only 2 months!
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE MY STEAM TRAPS CHECKED?
An annual testing program is recommended to ensure a maximum return on your investment. This includes a full diagnostic report on all steam traps surveyed from year to year.
WHAT DOES MY THERMOTEST STEAM TRAP SERVICE INCLUDE?
- All surveyed traps are tagged with permanent brass tags for the purposes of easy identification as well as tracking and trending.
- Inspection for faulty check valves and steam leaks in addition to trap testing
- All failed traps tagged and photographed to be put in an itemized report
WHAT DOES MY THERMOTEST STEAM TRAP REPORT INCLUDE
- Complete master trap listing of all steam traps tested including trap type, manufacturer, model, application, pipe size, orifice size, and location of trap
- A dollar loss cost analysis based on-line pressure, degree of failure, and specific client cost to produce 1000 pounds of steam.
- An individual trap performance section to associate dollar loss to failed traps
