Through an existing service agreement, Spirax Sarco learned of LUSH’s plan to relocate their Hamworthy factory to a new, centralised manufacturing site in Poole. This required a new steam and condensate infrastructure to support the production heating vessels, aligning with LUSH’s sustainability and safety goals. Here’s how Spirax Sarco partnered with LUSH to deliver a state-of-the-art, regulatory-compliant steam system.
MEETING THE DEMANDS OF A SUSTAINABLE AND SAFE STEAM SYSTEMThe LUSH team, while well-versed in steam design thanks toprevious training from Spirax Sarco, sought additional support due to limitedin-house resources. They were particularly interested in the peace of mindoffered by Spirax Sarco’s Advanced Design Service to ensure regulatorycompliance and best practices.
Customised Design Service
Spirax Sarco conducted an initial site survey and consultation, resulting in a tailored design package focused on sustainability, safety, and steam engineering best practices.
Metering Hardware
Real-time monitoring of steam/energy usage for each production unit, enabling better control and efficiency.
Condensate Return System
Energy within condensate was harnessed to reduce fuel consumption and save on make-up water. water.
Insulation Jackets
Insulated steam and condensate products to reduce heat loss while ensuring personnel safety and easy access for maintenance.
Safe Isolation Systems
Adhered to HSG253 guidelines for safe maintenance procedures with isolated valves.
Stress Analysis and Risk Assessment
Comprehensive stress analysis to ensure proper pipework support, accounting for thermal expansion and weight.
Process managers could be making improvements to increase efficiency and product quality by paying closer attention to the specification of controls systems used within their facilities – that’s the current message from Spirax Sarco’s National Controls Specialist, Darren Silverthorn.
Process, energy, and maintenance managers looking to maximise safety, efficiency, and productivity, are being urged to take a proactive approach to plant management by including wireless steam trap monitoring within their proactive maintenance regime.
Believe it or not, you can make this a reality through your choice of control valve. You will already know that accurate temperature and pressure control maintains process efficiency, which makes control valves an invaluable part of any steam system. So what should you be looking for when sourcing an efficient control valve?
Implementing an effective steam trap management plan, doesn’t need to be complicated. Lowering Carbon output, increased production and energy savings are all benefits you could achieve from regular management.
Industrial steam specialist, Spirax Sarco Limited, headquartered in Gloucestershire, has begun machining a critical component part for use in the UCL-Ventura breathing aid, a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device that is being used to provide potentially life-saving oxygen to patients affected by COVID-19.
Spirax Sarco supply solutions to a broad range of OEM industries, with strong focus on four main industries: food & beverage, pharmaceutical, oil & gas and chemicals.