Proven Results

Reduce Steam Waste with Continuous Trap Health Monitoring

March 23, 2026

Unnecessary steam loss can persist unnoticed between inspection cycles, increasing energy costs and operational risk. Continuous acoustic monitoring provides real-time visibility into steam trap and PRV performance, enabling rapid detection of failures. By eliminating manual inspections and improving response time, operations can reduce energy waste, improve safety, and maintain system reliability.

The Challenge

Steam trap failures often go undetected, leading to prolonged steam loss and reduced system efficiency.

Annual inspection cycles create gaps where failures can persist for weeks or months
Manual acoustic listening methods lack precision and consistency
Preventative maintenance (PM) routines are time-intensive and costly
Undetected failures contribute to energy waste, potential equipment damage, and reduced operational safety

The Solution

Deployment of acoustic monitoring technology to continuously assess steam trap and pressure relief valve (PRV) health.

Sensors mounted externally on steam traps throughout the plant
Integrated with an existing Smart Wireless Gateway for seamless communication to the plant host system
Real-time identification of trap condition, enabling immediate detection of failures
Data captured and enhanced through a plant data historian to support ongoing analysis and decision-making

The Value

Continuous monitoring eliminates reliance on periodic inspections and manual methods while improving system performance.

Reduced energy loss by minimizing steam blow-through and blocked flow conditions
Improved productivity through elimination of routine manual PM activities
Increased equipment reliability and prevention of damage
Enhanced safety through early detection of abnormal conditions
Faster response to failures, enabling timely repair or replacement

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