Technical Solutions

Thank you, Ameresco team members, for joining us on March 10th for the Steam Management, Inc. (SMI) lunch and learn.

We are committed to your success. Below we include several resources that will aid you in future project development.

Resources include information on Digital Modulating PRVs, Condensate Heat Recovery, and Steam Trap Monitoring.

If you have any specific questions or would like our expertise on an upcoming project, contact Keith Carlsen at kcarlsen@steammgt.com or at 410-903-2613.

Digital Modulating PRV

An opportunity that SMI has discovered in facilities is excess steam that results in inefficiencies and losses. Significant savings can be achieved by installing a digital or modulating PRV station with an outside temperature reset. The system varies the steam pressure of the low-pressure steam system throughout the year based on the heating demands of the facility.
Resources:
Click here to read our Digital PRV Case Study
Click here to view a sample Digital PRV Drawing


Condensate Heat Recovery
Condensate recovery allows you to utilize all of the valuable Btu within the steam system. Depending on the pressure, condensate leaving a trap contains approximately 20% of the heat energy transferred at the boiler in the form of sensible heat. Condensate recovery systems help you reduce the costs of producing steam.
Resources:
Click here to read our Comprehensive Condensate Heat Recovery Case Study
Click here to read our Condensate Return Analysis White Paper
Click here to view a sample Condensate Return Drawing


Steam Trap Monitoring

Steam trap testing is a critical maintenance function for efficient steam system operation.  By limiting steam trap testing to annual programs, you are not able to capture steam trap failures and energy losses as they occur. SMI is your partner for a smarter solution, an affordable continuous steam trap monitoring system!
Resources:
Click here to download our Steam Trap Monitoring Brochure
Click here to read our Steam Trap Monitoring Case Study
Click here to read our blog about Steam Trap Monitoring