
Course description
Steam Systems Maintenance, Safety & Optimization
Available in both virtual and in-person, instructor-led formats, this two-day Steam Systems Maintenance, Safety & Optimization seminar teaches you how to keep your steam system working efficiently and how to fix common problems and work safely. Steam Systems are not only one of the biggest consumers of energy in most plants or facilities, but they can also be hazardous to work on or around if proper care is not taken. Emphasis is given so that a maintenance technician can quickly identify and solve common problems in steam systems and take corrective actions to reduce energy loss.
COVID-19 Update
In light of COVID-19, this provider is now delivering some or all of their courses online. Contact them for more information!
Training content
Day One
Day One begins with fundamentals of boilers, pipes, condensate systems, and steam valves. On this day, we build the framework for the rest of the seminar.
STEAM FUNDAMENTALS
- Boiler & Combustion Process
- Thermodynamics
- Reading Steam Tables
- Steam Distribution & Utilization
PIPING & FITTINGS
- Piping Materials and Construction
- Pipe Sizing
- Pipe Lagging
- Steam Fittings
- Expansion Joints
- Guides & Anchors
- Support and Labeling Requirements
- Seismic Restraint Requirements
PIPING INSULATION
- Energy Loss
- Material Selection
- Sizing
- Asbestos Insulation
- Best Practices for Removal of Insulation
CONDENSATE SYSTEMS
- Condensate Removal
- Condensate System Designs & Operation
- Condensate Return Management
- Condensate System Testing & Maintenance
STEAM VALVE MAINTENANCE
- Types – Manual Control, Pilot Control & Automatic Operation
- Leakage
- Valve Testing – the Safe Way
- Valve Maintenance – Packing, Lapping & Adjustments
SAFETY RELIEF VALVES
- Types
- Codes
- Setting
- Testing
- Maintenance & Adjustments
Day Two
Day two emphasizes maintenance and troubleshooting. We will also discuss ways keep your steam system running efficiently.
STEAM LEAKS
- Checking for Steam Leaks – Safely
- Managing Steam Leaks & Maintaining System Operability
STEAM SYSTEM MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
- Steam Effects on Mechanical Components
- Cutting
- Corrosion
- Thermal & Mechanical Shock
- Steam System Troubleshooting
- Best Practices in Steam System Management
WATER MANAGEMENT IN STEAM SYSTEMS
- Water Quality and Steam
- Water Hammer, Causes, Effects & Prevention
STEAM TRAPS
- Design & Operation
- Sizing & Selection
- Testing
- Repair
STEAM PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- Pressure & Temperature with Steam
- Pressure Reduction
- Temperature Control
- Pneumatic Rotary Control
- Steam Isolation Valves
STEAM SYSTEM ENERGY MANAGEMENT
- Cost of Steam
- Heat Exchanger Efficiency
- Combustion Efficiency
- Efficiency Tests
- Flash Recovery Systems
Costs
Course Fees: $1,195
Continuing studies
Upon completion of this seminar, the student will receive a Certification of Completion and .8 TPC Training CEUs per day attended. Most employers and many government agencies accept TPC Training CEUs to fulfill their continuing education requirements.
About TPC Training

TPC Training - The leader in live, instructor led maintenance training
TPC Training is the leader in maintenance, repair, and operator training, with complete solutions for a 21st century workforce to acquire, apply, and adapt essential technical and safety skills. With 2000+ classes annually, including 100+ cities, on-site at customer facilities, and online anywhere,...
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