Managing the energy efficiency performance of any system is not possible without measurement. With the plethora of possible performance measures available, and the fact that… Read More »Two Non-Negotiable Steam System Performance Indicators
Steam systems are often the most expensive energy systems to operate on industrial sites and can also easily be responsible for most of a site’s… Read More »Considerations when Assessing the Efficiency of Your Boiler Plant
Steam is a convenient and highly efficient heat transfer medium that can also be used to perform mechanical work or to generate electricity on industrial… Read More »Why Optimising Steam Requires a Systems Approach
Steam traps are an essential component of any steam system, but often tend to go neglected in my experience. In most cases this is because… Read More »How Steam Traps Influence Your Energy Costs
Power companies make it their business to generate electricity as cheaply as possible. It is not uncommon to find coal-fired boilers operating at efficiencies in… Read More »Why Large Steam Users Should Consider Cogeneration
Steam is a useful heat transfer medium due to its ease of transport and the large amount of energy it contains per unit mass, among… Read More »The Many Benefits of Condensate Recovery
Reducing steam system costs and emissions requires a systems view that encompasses generation, distribution, steam usage and condensate recovery. While generation is but one component… Read More »Is Your Boiler’s Efficiency Maximised?
