As a leader in heat transfer solutions, Fulton offers a comprehensive portfolio of aftercare services tailored to ensure your steam systems operate at peak efficiency. This includes steam trap surveys, which can help to achieve optimum steam system reliability, enhance performance, boost productivity, and save energy.
Why Conduct a Steam Trap Survey?
Steam traps play a critical role in maintaining the efficiency of steam systems by removing condensate and non-condensable gases while retaining valuable steam. However, malfunctioning traps can lead to significant energy losses, increased operational costs, and potential safety hazards. Industry data reveals that up to 25% of steam traps in typical plants may fail, causing issues including:
• Energy waste: Failed-open traps allow live steam to escape
• System inefficiencies: Safety issues: Failed-shut traps cause water hammer (see HSE bulletin number STSU2-2019), uneven heating, and reduced heat transfer.
• Increased emissions: Inefficient traps elevate carbon footprints
• Higher fuel costs: Passing traps waste large amounts of fuel.
Fulton’s steam trap surveys address these challenges by identifying inefficiencies and providing actionable solutions.
What Fulton Offers
Fulton’s steam trap surveys are designed to meet the needs of diverse industries, from single boiler plant rooms to complex steam systems. Our services include:
• Comprehensive Assessments: Covering the entire steam and condensate loop—from water treatment through process applications to condensate return
• Detailed Reporting: Identifying inefficiencies, safety hazards, and opportunities for cost savings
• Expert Guidance: Recommendations for preventative maintenance, equipment upgrades, and system optimisation
Key Benefits
1. Energy Efficiency: Identify and rectify failed traps to reduce energy consumption and fuel costs.
2. Cost Savings: Minimise operational expenses by optimising thermal energy delivery.
3. Improved Reliability: Enhance system performance and prevent unplanned downtime.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry safety standards and environmental regulations.
5. Carbon Emission Reduction: Support sustainability goals by lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
6. Extended Equipment Lifespan: Preventative maintenance helps avoid costly repairs or replacements.
7. Improved safety; replacing blocked traps reduces the risk of water hammer.
Optional Full System Appraisals
For a more in-depth analysis, Fulton can extend its services into full steam system appraisals. These appraisals evaluate all components of your system, including boilers, piping, valves, and heat exchangers, and focussing on:
• Best practices for energy efficiency
• System design optimisation
• Maintenance strategies for long-term reliability
Why Choose Fulton?
As a global leader in heat transfer solutions, Fulton combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver unmatched service quality. Our team uses the latest diagnostic tools to ensure accurate assessments and provides tailored recommendations based on your specific operational needs.
Steam Trap Surveys can be included in boiler service contracts which allows complete integration into the site maintenance planning and scheduling from the beginning of each contract, plus it attracts a discounted rate for the customer being part of a Fulton service contract.
Get Started Today
Don’t let inefficient steam traps compromise your operations. Contact Fulton today to schedule a steam trap survey or full system appraisal.
Let us help you unlock the full potential of your steam system, saving energy, reducing costs, and improving productivity.