(206e) Steam Traps: The Hidden Gold in Chemical Plants
AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety
2008
2008 Spring Meeting & 4th Global Congress on Process Safety
Process Development Division - Jointly Co-sponsored with ACS
Process Heat and Steam Traps
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 3:45pm to 4:10pm
Steam traps are designed to separate condensate from steam. However, many simply vent steam, which is high dollar water vapor. This presentation discusses the theory of steam traps and their proper operation. It also discusses the cost of improper steam trap operation.