STEAM SYSTEM AUDITS

All corrugator facilities utilize some form of a steam system and along with the boiler it forms a critical component of the plant. The corrugator cannot run without it and a steam system failure results in a  tremendous loss of production dollars. A poorly designed or operating steam system will greatly affect the  efficiency and production of the plant and just like the Boiler the Steam System requires check-ups and  regular maintenance. Components will wear out and fail, equipment will be replaced and operating  personnel changes occur.

Steam Science & Technologies, LLC will perform our “Steam System Audit” (SSA) program at your  facility during which the entire steam system is reviewed from the incoming raw water going through a  treatment system all the way through to the return of condensate to the Boiler Room and the venting of non-condensables at the various receivers. The SS&T Auditor will analyze the complete steam system taking measurements of the variables associated with a corrugator, such as roll temperatures, steam  pressures at critical locations, etc. The Auditor is experienced in the operation, maintenance and unique  requirements of a corrugator that are necessary for proper production of quality containerboard sheet. 

The SSA program makes a detailed assessment of your steam system’s operating status, sets goals for  improving efficiency and safety through procedure changes and equipment upgrades, and can renew  training for all your personnel on all the features and operations of your steam system components. In  general, the physical audit consumes the first day and additional days are added when necessary to conduct training sessions, follow up on details and to monitor processes.