VALVES & FLOW CONTROL
Steam System Optimization Program
Steam System Optimization Program ( SSOP ®) is TLV ’ s flagship assessment service , a sustainable asset management program that continuously optimizes the performance of the entire steam system through visualization .
In this program , TLV ’ s consulting | Engineering | Services ( CES ) specialists assess and provide visualizations of the performance of clients ’ steam systems , optimise these steam systems with innovative solutions , and implement longterm management programs to ensure that the system remains sustainable .
The goals of SSOP ® are to improve safety , reliability and profitability by minimizing condensate problems and steam loss , thereby reducing plant energy use and CO2 emissions . Through SSOP , TLV is helping plants build a low-carbon society .
STEAM IS AN ASSET
To ensure that your plant makes the most of this valuable resource , it is of upmost importance that you optimize your entire steam system . The key concepts of steam system optimization are :
VISUALISATION
By expressing the performance of the steam system through visual aids , CES specialists expose problems and make clear how the system can be improved .
SYSTEMATISATION
By designing and implementing a clear system of appraisal , management , and inspection , CES specialists ensure that the steam system remains consistently and continuously optimized and sustainable .
• Phase 1 - Optimize all condensate discharge locations .
• Phase 2 - Optimize all steam applications such as steam-using equipment , tracing .
• Phase 3 - Optimize the entire steam system .
POTENTIAL STEAM SAVINGS
Oil Refineries & Petrochemical Plants : 4.6 % ( Steam generation : approx . 640 t / h *)
General Industrial Plants : 12 % ( Steam generation : approx . 4-40 t / h *)
* Average potential steam savings identified through surveys
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SSOP ® CAN HELP YOUR PLANT … Reduce CO2 Emissions
• Stop steam loss
• Improve energy efficiency
Improve Safety , Reliability
• Eliminate problems caused by condensate
• Eliminate water hammer
• Prevent unexpected equipment failures
• Improve equipment longevity
Increase Profitability
• Increase production efficiency
• Reduce operating expenditure
• Mitigate production bottlenecks
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