(206c) Practically Managing Your Steam Traps Including the Common Pit Falls and Mistakes | AIChE

(206c) Practically Managing Your Steam Traps Including the Common Pit Falls and Mistakes

Authors 

VanRoeyen, J. V. - Presenter, Shell Chemical Company


At times it appears the only companies that value how important healthy steam trap populations are the ones that sell steam traps. This is an unfortunate side effect of minimal resources to monitor steam traps. This is due to cost cutting and lack of clear ownership for steam traps once inside the operating unit battery limits. This topic will explore the realistic view, pitfalls, and operation of steam traps at a manufacturing location.