Steam Trap Users' Guide,

Abstract

Steam traps are an important element in the efficient operation of a steam system and in energy conservation. The high cost of producing and delivering steam mandates an effective steam trap inspection and maintenance program at all applicable naval activities. A comprehensive program for steam trap inspection and maintenance will pay for itself many times over in the cost of steam that would likewise be wasted by neglected traps. This Guide provides the basics in steam trap operation, selection and installation, inspection and troubleshooting, and repair and testing. Most important, though, it provides guidance and practical assistant in establishing and inspection and maintenance program. Implementation of such a program for steam traps would be a significant step in energy conservation and better use of utility operation funds. The Users' Guide is useful as a handbook for individual study or for group training. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA156315

Entities

People

  • D. M. Sneed
  • J. C. King

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Back Pressure
  • Civil Engineering
  • Drops
  • Energy
  • Energy Conservation
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Frequency
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • High Pressure
  • Identification
  • Maintenance
  • Measurement
  • Safety Factor
  • Steam Traps

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design