Steam Systems and Thermal Efficiency
Steam systems lose energy through failed traps, poor insulation and unrecovered condensate, all of it invisible on a walk round. This course covers finding and eliminating those losses.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Steam systems and where energy escapes
- 02Steam traps: types, failure modes and testing
- 03Condensate recovery and flash steam
- 04Insulation, radiation losses and their economics
- 05Boiler efficiency, combustion and blowdown control
- 06Distribution losses, leaks and pressure reduction
- 07Quantifying thermal savings and prioritising work
What you will gain
- Explain steam system operation and its losses
- Survey and test steam traps effectively
- Recover condensate and flash steam
- Assess insulation and radiation losses
- Manage boiler efficiency and blowdown
- Quantify thermal savings and prioritise work
Who should attend
- Maintenance and utilities engineers
- Boiler and plant operators
- Energy managers
- Production engineers in process plants
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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