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EFFICIENCY Steam Systems the same as a bowling ball. Now put 100 psi of pressure behind the ball and roll it at 60 mph: that’s the level of force when water hammer is occurring. It can cause pipes to break or even disintegrate if the pressure is high enough, potentially scalding or severely injuring employees in the vicinity. Clearly, this is a problem that needs to be fixed. A steam trap auditor will gather information on the number of steam traps in the facility, test and tag the steam traps, record findings, and calculate energy saving measures and potential ROI. cost, increase reliability and improve safety. The last key component of a steam audit is what you can expect of ROI for the suggested improvements and maintenance. Opportunities vary from simple cleaning procedures to replacing equipment, and have paybacks that begin immediately, one of the most important being keeping employees safe. Incorporate your super-auditor’s energy efficiency suggestions to save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the next few years, and force the Steamer to take his D-Energizing bag of tricks elsewhere. Steve Connor, director of marketing/communications, Cleaver-Brooks Co., has more than 40 years of experience in the steam generating field including engineering, service training, and field application sales. He can be reached at (414) 359-0600 or sconnor@cleaver-brooks.com. More resources at www.PlantServices.com/thismonth The DOE has an entire webpage devoted to helping companies become energy efficient: www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/ your_home/space_heating_cooling/ index.cfm/mytopic=12530 Perform steam surveys with clampon flowmeters: www.PlantServices. com/wp_downloads/gic_sensing.html Save energy with high-turndown boilers: www.PlantServices.com/ wp_downloads/mra_steam.html The Steam Challenge: www.Plant Services.com/articles/2006/232.html DOE boiler software is a hot way to save energy: www.PlantServices.com/ articles/2006/247.html For more, search www.PlantServices.com using the keywords boiler, steam and energy. Maintain a boiler log To maximize the audit process and help keep boilers running optimally at all times, all facilities should keep a boiler room log. The log serves as a guide to a comprehensive maintenance program. By helping to evaluate performance and spot trends that may affect operating pressure (steam boiler), operating temperature (hot water boiler) and stack temperature, boiler logs help to determine when to clean the boiler, adjust the combustion, repair or maintain the refractory or insulation and adjust water treatment. It also helps with timing on replacing safety devices, fuel filters or gaskets, stopping the Steamer in his tracks. Because the log keeps track of issues with the boiler, the auditor will know what to look for up front. For everyday safety, the log should also include standard operating procedures, which allow it to serve as a “how to” reference book for employees. Not knowing the proper procedures when an issue arises can lead to boiler outages and accidents. THREE DEFINING STRENGTHS ONE EXCEPTIONAL COMPANY Engineering and ingenuity from around the globe. 150 years of experience. And a new partnership with Fu Sheng, a precision manufacturer of some of the world’s most respected brands. Experience what the power of our new partnership can do for you. VISIT WWW.DISCOVERCURTIS.COM Calculate ROI Facilities that invest in steam audits learn a lot about their boiler systems and why the energy bills may be going through the roof. They also learn a lot about how they might proceed to conserve energy, reduce December 2007 www.PLANTSERVICES.com 1 DISCOVER ©2007 Curtis-Toledo, Inc. 17640_2 07 CTGNL GENRL Wrap Up.indd 9/19/07 27 8:02:37 http://www.PlantServices.com/thismonth http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12530 http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12530 http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12530 http://www.PlantServices.com/wp_downloads/gic_sensing.html http://www.PlantServices.com/wp_downloads/gic_sensing.html http://www.PlantServices.com/wp_downloads/mra_steam.html http://www.PlantServices.com/wp_downloads/mra_steam.html http://Services.com/articles/2006/232.html http://www.PlantServices.com/articles/2006/247.html http://www.PlantServices.com/articles/2006/247.html http://www.PlantServices.com http://www.discovercurtis.com http://www.discovercurtis.com http://www.PLANTSERVICES.com

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Plant Services - December 2007 Contents From the Editor: Orange Alert The PS Files: Pressed into Innovation Up and Running What Works: Samuel Adams Facility Refreshed in Cincinnati Energy Expert: Energy's "Perfect Storm" Technology Toolbox: Know Your Position Cover Story: Get a Grip on the Steamer Piping: Outside Looking In Web Hunter: Potpourri X In the Trenches: Making a Big Stink Boiler Room: Getting Educated

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