This tool was developed by the Gulf Coast Center of Excellence for use on energy assessments and is free to download.
Inputs:
- Steam trap types
- Steam trap orifice diameter
- System pressure
- Saturated vapor enthalpy
- Saturated liquid enthalpy
- Enthalpy of makeup water
- Percent feedwater from makeup water
- Combustion efficiency
- Heating value
- Cost of steam traps
- Volumetric fuel cost
- Labor rate and repair time
Outputs:
- Annual cost savings
- Annual energy savings
- Implementation cost
- Simple payback period
- CO2 reduction
Tool preview:
