Level One - Introduction to Steam Systems
An overview - Steam applications and Industries using steam

1. Why Use Steam
   • Understanding the vapor
   • Types of energy in steam
   • Steam quality
   • Superheat
2. Basic Knowledge of the Steam Tables
   • Understanding the tables
   • How to calculate Btu usage
3. Know Your Steam Cost
   • How to calculate steam cost
   • Load vs. unloaded
4. Stop Venting Flash Steam to Atmosphere
   • What is flash steam
   • How does it occur
   • What is the quantity
   • What is the energy loss
5. What is an Efficient Boiler Operation
   • Types
   • Designs
   • Fuels
   • Basic Combustion
   • Fuel air ration
6. Stop the Boiler Energy Losses - Heat Recovery
   • Economizers
   • Air heaters
   • Blowdown heat recovery
7. Knowing Correct Steam Pressures(s) To Increase Steam System Performance
   • How to select steam pressures
   • Negative affects to excessive steam pressures
8. "Best Practices" for Steam and Condensate Piping
   • Codes
   • Materials
   • Moisture & air removal
   • Connections
   • Condensate lines
   • Waterhammer
   • Valves used in piping systems
9. Everything Today Must Be Insulated - Insulating Steam & Condensate System
   • Types
   • Selection proves
   • Energy calculations
10. Steam Traps Made Easy
    • Types
    • Selection
    • How to properly size
    • How to calculate steam loss
    • Importance of surveying and documenting
11. Tools for Steam & Condensate System Testing - Using all Technologies
    • Visual
    • Infrared
    • Ultrasound
12. Return Condensate without Issues
    • Different types
    • Why return condensate & the energy savings