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Steam Trap Testing

Reduce Energy Costs and Increase Process Stability with Ultrasonic Testing

Defective or inefficient steam traps are among the most common causes of energy loss in steam systems. Regular inspections allow early detection of leaks and malfunctions, help prevent downtime, and reduce operating costs.

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Steam Trap Testing with Ultrasound

Experts estimate that around 15–20% of generated steam is lost through leaking steam traps. Even a single leaking steam trap can result in significant annual costs. 

Ultrasound technology makes it possible to detect such failures during normal operation, allowing maintenance teams to respond early and avoid unnecessary downtime.

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Efficient steam trap and valve testing is essential to identify leaks, malfunctions, and energy losses in steam systems. Reliable condition assessment requires both ultrasonic and temperature-based analysis.

Our complete solution for steam trap testing includes:

  • SONAPHONE digital ultrasonic testing device
  • BS20 broadband structure-borne sound and temperature sensor
  • SteamExpert app for SONAPHONE
  • SteamExpert module for PC Software SONAPHONE DataSuite

Steam Trap Testing with SONAPHONE®

A faulty steam trap may block condensate or release steam, both of which result in energy losses and reduced process efficiency. In many cases, these issues remain unnoticed for months while energy costs continue to rise.

Ultrasound technology makes it possible to detect such failures during normal operation, allowing maintenance teams to respond early and avoid unnecessary downtime. With the SteamExpert app, steam traps of all types and brands can be tested quickly and inexpensively. The app was specially developed for the digital ultrasonic testing device SONAPHONE in combination with the ultrasonic and temperature sensor BS20

The tester is guided through the test process intuitively. In combination with the SONAPHONE DataSuite software, tests can be planned route-based and results can be analyzed and evaluated comprehensively.

Advantages

Reduction of error susceptibility due to implemented test sequence
Selection of steam trap types directly in the app (thermal, thermodynamic, mechanical)
Input of system pressure and emissivity
Plausibility check: measure inlet temperature and compare with expected temperature
Automatic condition assessment at the measuring point in real-time
Efficient recording of relevant test data by capturing additional information like text and images

Identify faulty steam traps quickly and cut costs with our ultrasonic solutions

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Steam trap testing with ultrasound - SONAPHONE
Steam Trap Testing with Ultrasound
App SteamExpert for Steam Trap Testing with SONAPHONE
SteamExpert App - Test and Evaluate Steam Traps Quickly and Inexpensively

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  • SteamExpert Solution - How to save time and costs
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  • Save Energy in Steam and Condensate Systems: The Oldest Paper Mill Still Operating in Germany Detects Defective Steam Traps With Digital Ultrasonic Testing Technology
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Brian Kavanagh

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