RedVector AMPST00CEN

Pipes and Valves: Steam Traps

Pipes and Valves: Steam Traps

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Advanced

Item#: AMPST00CEN

SME: Jim Taube

This course has been discontinued
 
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic operation and maintenance of types of steam traps commonly found in industrial facilities. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe functions commonly performed by steam traps, describe common types of steam traps, and describe procedures for performing steam trap surveys and replacing worn or damaged steam trap components.
Course Objectives
  • Describe functions typically performed by steam traps.
  • Describe the components of a typical steam trap station.
  • Describe the basic operation of two common types of mechanical steam traps: inverted bucket and float, and thermostatic.
  • Describe the basic operation of two common types of thermostatic steam traps: bellows and bi-metallic.
  • Describe the basic operation of a typical thermodynamic disc-type steam trap.
  • Describe what to check for during a survey or inspection of a steam trap station.
  • Describe typical procedures for performing a temperature inspection, a sound inspection, and a visual inspection of a steam trap.
  • Describe a typical procedure for replacing worn or damaged steam trap components.
  • SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jim Taube
    Jim Taube Photo
    Jim possesses degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and Electrical Power Technology from Bismarck State College.
     
    He has extensive industrial experience with 23 years in the pulp and paper industry and 12 years in institutional and pharmaceutical facility management.
     
    His responsibilities have included engineering design, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and power plant utilities management.
     
    Areas of expertise include HVAC design, commissioning and qualification, construction administration, and energy cost savings initiatives.
     
    Jim’s credentials include being registered as a Professional Engineer and the Certified Energy Manager and Auditor certifications.
     
    Jim is married and lives in Middletown, OH and has 4 married children.
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