What Are Steam Traps? A steam trap is the separation point between the steam system … →

Steam traps play an essential role in steam systems and must be routinely maintained to minimize energy losses, system damage, and personnel risks. In our white paper, we conducted a detailed analysis of the overall cost per trap associated with various maintenance approaches over a 12 year period and compared them with the losses of an unmaintained system to help determine the most cost effective approach for low, medium, and high pressure applications… More

For steam-using plants and facilities, calculating steam costs, like calculating steam pipe heat loss, is an important step towards revealing energy and cost savings opportunities. The cost of steam production throughout the course of various projects is twofold…More

New York City Building Cuts Energy Bills by $18,5000 Per Year with Removable Insulation Jackets … →

“We are proud to provide our tenants with a more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible workspace. The … →

Summer is nearly over, now is the time to prevent pipe line freeze-ups! Frozen piping doesn’t only happen with water lines, there are many other substances and chemicals that are piped within a facility. Some pipes can cause shutdowns of production lines if the line freezes and breaks, creating hazardous conditions and in general wreak havoc! Read more.

Mechanical insulation has been used since piping has been carrying materials at a temperature higher or lower than ambient temperature the pipe is running through. As the industrial age advanced to the technology age, new construction and renovation specifications required steam, hot water, chilled water and cold water pipe to be insulated. Through the years, standards were tightened and material efficiencies improved. The specifications below show a detailed matrix specifying the actual required pipe insulation thickness based on pipe size and temperature… More