Steam systems are among the largest energy-consuming systems in industrial operations, offering substantial opportunities for optimisation when a holistic understanding of their fundamentals, tools, and resources is applied. Steam, as a highly flexible heat transfer medium, can be efficiently generated, precisely controlled, and effectively distributed. Achieving this, however, requires a focus on the entire system—addressing both supply and demand side interactions while managing fluctuating energy demands over time.

Following best practices in the design, procurement, operation, and maintenance of steam systems is essential for cost-effective and energy-efficient plant operations.

What you will learn:

• Overview & Fundamentals Understand steam usage and its role in energy systems, Learn a systems approach to steam system optimisation.

• Software Modelling Tools Explore free software for system modelling, Participate in model generation exercises to simulate steam system performance.

• Steam Generation Delve into boiler operations, loss reduction, and efficiency improvements, Study feedwater management, deaerators, blowdown processes, and fuel switching.

• Steam Distribution Identify and address leaks, improve insulation, and enhance system efficiency.

• End Use Evaluate steam demand and ensure optimal supply-demand balance.

• Condensate Recovery Optimize steam trap operation, condensate recovery, and flash tank use.

• Cogeneration Understand the role of backpressure and condensing turbines in steam systems.