With sustainability such a hot topic, it’s little wonder so much attention has been given to highly visible and energy hungry items; but in many instances, invisible energy leaks such as steam are taking a toll. Hans de Kegel of AVT Reliability suggests businesses take a planned approach to help save energy and money.
Corrosive power of steam can cause equipment failure, resulting in expensive repairs or even replacement. In steam systems, a 3mm orifice under a pressure of 7bar (100psi) can result in the loss of 25 tonnes of steam every year. If leaks continue to be ignored, not only can the drop in…
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