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SteamEyeSteamEye®®
2““Expect many Expect many enjoyable experiencesenjoyable experiences!”!”David M. ArmstrongDavid M. Armstrong
““Expect many Expect many enjoyable experiencesenjoyable experiences!”!”David M. ArmstrongDavid M. Armstrong
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““Expect many Expect many enjoyable experiencesenjoyable experiences!”!”David M. ArmstrongDavid M. Armstrong
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Why Test Steam Traps?Why Test Steam Traps?
• Eventually all traps fail
• Average failed steam trap• Loses 400,000 lbs. (181,000 kgs) of steam
• Costs $2,000/yr
• If a facility has:• 100 Steam Traps
• 25% Failure
• $50,000/yr in Steam Loss
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““Expect many Expect many enjoyable experiencesenjoyable experiences!”!”David M. ArmstrongDavid M. Armstrong
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Traditional Methods of Traditional Methods of Testing Steam TrapsTesting Steam Traps
• Test Valve
• Mechanical Stethoscope
• Ultrasonic Stethoscope
• “Trap Man”
• Temperature
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AccuracyAccuracy
0 20 40 60 80 100
Temperature
Trap Man
Ultrasonic Stethoscope
Mechanical Stethoscope
Test Valve
Closed
Open
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Armstrong SolutionArmstrong Solution
• SteamEye® (Radio Frequency)
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Most Accurate MethodMost Accurate Method
• SteamEye®
• Used in Armstrong Inverted Bucket Traps
• 100% Accurate
0 20 40 60 80 100
Closed
Open
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What is SteamEyeWhat is SteamEye®®??
• Instantaneous and accurate steam trap monitoring system
• Many options available for different applications
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• SteamEye® Stand Alone
• SteamEye® Mobile Unit
• SteamEye® for Building Automation Systems
Options AvailableOptions Available®®
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““Expect many Expect many enjoyable experiencesenjoyable experiences!”!”David M. ArmstrongDavid M. Armstrong
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SteamEyeSteamEye® ® Stand AloneStand Alone
• Used for smaller systems
• Allows for trap monitoring only (only two reports)
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““Expect many Expect many enjoyable experiencesenjoyable experiences!”!”David M. ArmstrongDavid M. Armstrong
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SteamEyeSteamEye® ® Mobile UnitMobile Unit
• Monitors wherever the unit is placed
• Monitors as long as left in an area
• Can be downloaded to SteamEye® Software
• Can add/delete traps without extra software
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SteamEyeSteamEye® ® and Building Automation and Building Automation System (BAS)System (BAS)
• Used on large trap populations
• Used for reporting capabilities thru BAS
• Instantaneous Failure Notification from BAS
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TransmitterTransmitter
• 902-928 MHz frequency
• Temperature & conductivity
• Standard & modulating
• Adjustable temperature & conductivity setpoint
• Logic for Blow Thru
• Must be programmed
• NEMA 4 & IS group C, D, F, & G
• 4 year battery life
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““Expect many Expect many enjoyable experiencesenjoyable experiences!”!”David M. ArmstrongDavid M. Armstrong
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RepeaterRepeater
• Used where transmitter signal won’t reach receiver
• Receives transmitter signal and passes transmission on
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ReceiverReceiver
• Receives transmitter signals
• Screens out non-relevant signals
• Must be programmed
• Used to program transmitter
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SteamEyeSteamEye® ® Monitoring ProgramMonitoring Program
• Data input directly
• Continuously monitoring
• Used to program transmitters
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SteamEyeSteamEye® ® InstallationsInstallations
• Bronson Hospital
• Henry Ford Hospital
• Pharmacia (& Upjohn)
• Cytec
• General Mills
• Kraft
• Steelcase
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Benefit to CustomerBenefit to Customer
• Ability to monitor steam traps for steam loss
• Ability to monitor process steam traps and quickly pinpoint process problems and eliminate/reduce down time
• Improve employee safety
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Testing Benefits of SteamEyeTesting Benefits of SteamEye®®
ConventionalTesting:160 Hours
1 Minute
• Monitor Up to 2000 Steam Traps at Once in a Matter of Minutes
• Would Take 160 Hours with Conventional Method
• No Technician Experience Required
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Cost Benefits of SteamEyeCost Benefits of SteamEye®®
• Man hour reductions for testing
• No technician training required
• Can achieve short ROI
• Human Safety
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