From boiler, through distribution, and to each and every plant and process point of use, a complete steam system audit approach to steam quality management will address the many areas pharmaceutical utilities & facilities management teams may consider when looking to improve steam system efficiency.
Some of these steps can be very simple, steam quality testing to EN 285 standard, to understand steam’s thermal energy transfer attributes at critical test points steam trap surveys to establish a complete inventory of all plant and process steam traps, taking into account status, condition, maintenance record, and validation/ compliance documentation