Steam System Maintenance, Safety and Optimization

OVERVIEW Steam Systems are not only one of the biggest consumers of energy in most plants or facilities, but they can also be hazardous to work on or around if proper care is not taken. This training will teach how to keep your steam system working efficiently and how to fix common problems and work safely. Emphasis is given so that a maintenance technician can quickly identify and solve common problems in steam systems and take corrective actions to reduce energy loss. MATERI 1. Steam Fundamental

• Boiler and Combustion Process
• Thermodynamics
• Reading Steam Tables
• Steam Distribution and Utilization

2. Piping and Fittings

• Piping Materials and Construction
• Pipe Sizing
• Pipe Lagging
• Steam Fittings
• Expansion Joints
• Guides and Anchors
• Support and Labeling Requirements
• Seismic Restraint Requirements

3. Piping Insulation 

• Energy Loss
• Material Selection
• Sizing
• Asbestos Insulation
• Best Practices for Removal of Insulation

4. Condensate System

• Condensate Removal
• Condensate System Designs and Operation
• Condensate Return Management
• Condensate System Testing and Maintenance

5. Steam Valve Maintenance

• Types-Manual Control, Pilot Control and Automatic Operation
• Leakage
• Valve Testing - the Safe Way
• Valve Maintenance - Packing, Lapping and Adjustments

6. Safety Relief Valves

• Types
• Codes
• Setting
• Testing
• Maintenance and Adjustments

7. Steam Leaks

• Checking for Steam Leaks - Safely
• Managing Steam Leaks and Maintaining System Operability

8. Steam System Management and Maintenance

• Steam Effects on Mechanical Components
• Cutting
• Corrosion
• Thermal and Mechanical Shock
• Steam System Troubleshooting
• Best Practices in Steam System Management

9. Water Management In Steam System

• Water Quality and Steam
• Water Hammer, Causes, Effects and Prevention

10. Steam Traps

• Design and Operation
• Sizing and Selection
• Testing
• Repair

11. Steam Pressure and Temperature Control

• Pressure and Temperature with Steam
• Pressure Reduction
• Temperature Control
• Pneumatic Rotary Control
• Steam Isolation Valves

12. Steam System Energy Management

• Cost of Steam
• Heat Exchanger Efficiency
• Combustion Efficiency
• Efficiency Tests
• Flash Recovery Systems

  TRAINING METHOD Presentation Discussion Case Study Evaluation   FACILITY Training Kit Handout Lunch + 2x Coffee Break Souvenir Pick Up Participant (Yogyakarta)