Calpacific is committed to providing, not only the best products, but also the best services to our customers. Our sales staff is factory trained and has decades of practical know-how. We can assist you in selecting the best products for optimal system solutions as well as troubleshooting existing products and systems.
Steam Trap Surveys
Failed steam traps waste fuel, reduce efficiency, increase maintenance for other equipment and increase production time and cost. Testing traps regularly is one of the best investments you can make in your steam system with a typical payback of just a few weeks. On average, 15% of a steam trap population will fail annually. As an example, a system with 100 steam traps could have 15 traps failing annually leading to a waste of nearly $65,000 per year based on a 50psi steam pressure. And that is likely to double for the second year with no repairs.
Why Do Traps Fail?
Steam traps functioning properly open to release condensate and automatically close when there is a presence of steam. Dirt is the leading factor of steam trap failures and typically results in a plugged or leaking trap. Pressure surges from valves, improper piping or an incorrect trap can lead to water hammer resulting in damage to traps' internal components and other equipment in your system. Oversizing or the wrong type of trap for an application is also a common problem causing rapid cycling or a trap losing its prime.
Signs that You Need a Steam Trap Survey:
- Increased production times or issues maintaining set temperatures
- Steam venting from your condensate return tank
- Elevated condensate pressures or temperatures
- PRVs or control valves have trouble maintaining set pressures
- Water hammer
- Frequent maintenance or replacement of coils, tube bundles or other equipment due to leaks
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have the tell tail signs of failed traps in your system. A steam trap survey will identify all your failed traps and alleviate other issues in your system.
Don't spend more than you need to on energy for 2019. Calpacific's factory trained engineers will do a walk-through of your steam applications and test your steam traps (using an ultrasonic listening device), number and record piping configurations for each steam trap in your population. We provide a full written report with recommendations, a trap inventory and comprehensive calculations for potential energy savings.
Give us a call to setup an appointment. 510.215.8190
Complimentary Diagnostics
At Calpacific, we believe in proving exceptional service to our customers. One benefit of working with Calpacific is taking advantage of our free diagnostics and project planning.
An Armstrong International factory trained field engineer will walk your system with you, answering questions and making suggestions for improving efficiency, processing or addressing safety hazards. We will diagnose issues you mention or that we notice during the walk-through. We can also answer questions or assist with projects in the planning phase.
This is a complimentary service offered by Calpacific with no commitment.
Energy Audits: Assessments, Audits and Evaluations
A Steam System Assessment entails a 'walkthrough' of your facility evaluating steam generation, distribution and processes as to whether the appropriate piping and equipment is in place. Having a correctly engineered steam system including proper sizing of all components is critical to the overall performance of the steam system. A written report including all findings and recommendations is provided.
A Steam System Engineered Audit is a comprehensive analysis of the complete steam system including steam generation/distribution, condensate return systems, heat recovery systems, hot water systems and HVAC systems. Utility cost data is collected and the actual cost of steam is calculated. Each application in the steam system is evaluated for performance. A comprehensive report including all data gathered, findings, development of optimization projects with estimated cost, energy / CO2 savings and payback periods.
A Steam System Evaluation
will focus on a specific process or application. Usually, our customers have identified an issue and would like to do a thorough diagnostic to seek the cause of what is affecting that process. After reviewing the process, we prepare a report outlining the causes and effects of the issue. We detail what needs to be changes or replaced to get the application running as efficiently as possible while reducing the maintenance necessary to keep it running.
The reality is that all systems have issues that are costing you time, effecting production or wasting valuable energy. With our help, we can turn your system around to operate at peak performance and efficiency while reducing maintenance in the process.
Give us a call to discuss your needs. 510.215.8190
Presentations and Seminars
Calpacific offers presentations and seminars to learn more about steam basics, operation, proper piping, maintenance and more. We offer this because we believe in Armstrong International's philosophy of 'Knowledge Not Shared Is Energy Wasted'.
Schedule an appointment for one of Calpacific's engineers to perform training for the personnel maintaining your steam system. We can discuss a variety of topics regarding steam systems operation, components or safety. Heck, we'll even provide lunch!
