Steam System Assessments

Understand the full potential of your steam system and find new opportunities for operational excellence with our Steam System Assessments

Optimizing your steam system can improve production quality, ensure safety, and extend equipment lifespan. Additionally, our assessments help you meet environmental and regulatory standards, contributing to your sustainability goals.

Potential Opportunities


    • Description: Regular testing, maintenance, and monitoring of steam traps to ensure they function correctly and efficiently.

    • Indicators for Improvement: Frequent steam leaks, water hammer, steam venting from condensate system, high energy bills.

    • Benefits of Repair: Reduced energy loss, lower operating costs, and extended equipment life.

    • Description: Upgrading or replacing outdated burners to improve combustion efficiency.

    • Indicators for Improvement: Inconsistent flame, high fuel consumption, outdated burner technology.

    • Benefits of Repair: Increased fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and better system control.

    • Description: Replacing old, inefficient boilers with modern, high-efficiency models.

    • Indicators for Improvement: Frequent breakdowns, high maintenance costs, and outdated boiler technology.

    • Benefits of Repair: Improved energy efficiency, lower fuel costs, and enhanced reliability.

    • Description: Adding or upgrading insulation on steam pipes and components to reduce heat loss.

    • Indicators for Improvement: High surface temperatures, visible damage to existing insulation, and high energy usage.

    • Benefits of Repair: Reduced energy consumption, lower operating costs, and improved safety.

    • Description: Capturing and reusing heat from boiler blowdown to preheat boiler feedwater or other processes.

    • Indicators for Improvement: High frequency of blowdown, excessive heat loss in blowdown water.

    • Benefits of Repair: Increased energy efficiency, reduced fuel costs, and improved water treatment efficienc

      • Description: Implementing automated blowdown control systems to optimize the frequency and duration of blowdown.

      • Indicators for Improvement: Manual blowdown, inconsistent water quality, and excessive blowdown rates.

      • Benefits of Repair: Improved boiler efficiency, reduced water and energy waste, and better water quality control.

    • Description: Enhancing the collection and return of condensate to the boiler to reduce water and energy waste.

    • Indicators for Improvement: High makeup water usage, low condensate return, and visible steam leaks.

    • Benefits of Repair: Reduced water and energy consumption, lower operating costs, and extended boiler life.

    • Description: track real-time pressure, flow, and system performance, enabling proactive adjustments and optimization.

    • Indicators for Improvement: Lack of real-time data on steam usage, inability to detect steam leaks promptly, inconsistent pressure or flow, and frequent manual inspections.

    • Benefits: Improved system efficiency, reduced energy waste, lower maintenance costs, and consistent steam performance.

    • Description: Reducing steam pressure to the minimum required level for processes to reduce energy consumption.

    • Indicators for Improvement: Excessive steam pressure, energy waste, and frequent pressure-related issues.

    • Benefits of Repair: Lower energy consumption, reduced wear on equipment, and improved safety.

    • Description: Identifying and repairing leaks in the steam system to prevent energy loss.

    • Indicators for Improvement: Audible steam leaks, visible steam or water leaks, and increased water usage.

    • Benefits of Repair: Reduced energy loss, lower operating costs, and improved system reliability.

    • Description: Enhancing or upgrading control systems to optimize the operation of steam system components.

    • Indicators for Improvement: Outdated controls, frequent manual adjustments, and inconsistent system performance.

    • Benefits of Repair: Improved efficiency, better system performance, and reduced energy costs.

    • Description: Improving water treatment processes to enhance boiler efficiency and reduce scaling and corrosion.

    • Indicators for Improvement: Poor water quality, frequent scaling, and boiler efficiency decline.

    • Benefits of Repair: Increased boiler efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, and extended boiler life.

Explore energy conservation opportunities in sample assessments from real facilities

SMI System Assessment Leads to Steam System Efficiency and Control Enhancements at Weyerhaeuser Veneer Mill

Our assessment led to reduced fuel usage, reliable steam supply, enhanced visibility and control, and improved operational efficiency.

“Steam Management performed a steam system assessment at our plant and provided a tremendous value with their findings.  Their meticulous approach, which included a detailed system heat and mass balance, delivered clear insights and actionable recommendations. This thorough analysis enabled us to pinpoint substantial opportunities for cost savings and efficiency enhancements across our steam system. SMI's expertise and professionalism were evident from start to finish, ensuring we could make informed decisions that aligned perfectly with our sustainability and operational objectives. We enthusiastically endorse SMI for their outstanding engineering services and commitment to delivering impactful results. I highly recommend SMI to anyone looking to minimize their environmental footprint or cut down on energy costs."

-Drew Denny, Fulflex Project Engineer

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Chase Bean

Vice President of Revenue & Engineering

Cbean@steammgt.com

678-457-3230

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