Ian Geiger, Product Manager for the Thermal Insight Group at Armstrong International, will provide an overview of why steam trap monitoring is important and how Armstrong’s SteamEye solution delivers continuous visibility into steam trap performance. It will explain how failed traps can lead to energy loss, process issues, and increased maintenance effort, and how SteamEye uses wireless monitoring to identify conditions such as normal operation, cold traps, and blow-through failures in real time. The session will also cover the different monitoring technologies available for various applications, along with the key system components—transmitters, repeaters, and gateways—that work together to collect, transmit, and deliver actionable steam system data.

Learning Objectives:
-Understand the role of steam traps and why monitoring is critical to system performance
-Identify the common failure modes of steam traps and their impact on energy and process reliability
-Explain how continuous monitoring differs from traditional manual inspection
-Describe how the SteamEye system detects and reports steam trap conditions
-Differentiate between the available monitoring technologies and their ideal applications
-Understand the key components of a wireless monitoring system (transmitters, repeaters, gateways)
-Recognize how monitoring data can be used to improve maintenance decisions and system efficiency

Ian Geiger is a Product Manager for the Thermal Insight Group at Armstrong International. He has been with Armstrong for six years, supporting steam and condensate applications across roles including Product Manager, Application Engineer, and Project Manager. In his current role, Ian oversees Armstrong’s steam trap management platform (SAGE), as well as the development and deployment of Armstrong’s trap testing solutions, including the UMT handheld testing device and the SteamEye continuous monitoring system. Ian works closely with customers, partners, and internal engineering teams to translate system-level steam expertise into practical solutions that enhance reliability, reduce energy loss, and improve overall operational outcomes. His experience spans a wide range of industries, where he supports the implementation of monitoring strategies that enable more proactive maintenance and data-driven decision-making within steam systems.