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Steam Loss Analysis Report

Acme Industries Facility
Prepared For
Ethan Caldwell, Facility Manager
Analysis Period
Jan 5, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026
Report Date
January 5, 2026
Report Type
Standard Analysis with ROI

Executive Summary

Financial Impact Overview

During the 12-month analysis period, SteamIQ monitoring detected $14,929.80 in steam losses across 6 monitored steam traps at your facility. All 6 devices exhibited failure conditions requiring immediate attention, with 61 distinct performance anomalies detected and 213 coordinated operational events identified.

Critical Findings:
  • Total Steam Loss: 1,546,218 lbs (11,545 therms)
  • Average Daily Loss: $41.73
  • Devices in Failed State: 6 of 6 (100%)
  • Highest Loss Device: Acme-60 ($5,748.30 annually)
  • Coordinated Plant Events: 213 system-wide disturbances

Worst Performing Devices

#DeviceLocationAnnual LossStatePriority
1Acme-60B1B / 117: Load Side Autoclave 2$5,748.30Failed OpenCRITICAL
2Acme-32Parking Garage B1 Entrance$3,703.81Failed OpenCRITICAL
3Acme-13CUP: Back Left Wall Over Railing$3,653.22Failed OpenCRITICAL
4Acme-34CUP: Far Back Wall Behind HV 1$1,034.87Failed OpenCRITICAL
5Acme-17CUP: Behind HEX 2$636.75Failed OpenHIGH
6Acme-16CUP: Behind HEX 1$152.85Failed OpenMEDIUM

Plant-Level Operational Insights

SteamIQ detected 213 coordinated events affecting multiple traps simultaneously, indicating significant facility-wide operational patterns:

  • Frequent System Cycling: 150+ synchronized events where 3-5 traps changed behavior simultaneously
  • Seasonal Transitions: Major coordinated drops in late March and September indicating equipment shutdowns
  • Temperature Correlation Events: Multiple instances where temperature and cycling patterns changed together

Device-by-Device Analysis

CRITICAL PRIORITY: Acme-60
181 Mass Ave / B1B / 117: Load Side Of Autoclave 2
$5,748.30
610,286 lbs steam, 4,599 therms
Trap: Spirax Sarco B1H-75, Inverted Bucket, 70 PSIState: Failed Open
Performance Timeline & Root Cause

Acme-60 exhibited continuous failed-open operation throughout the entire monitoring period, representing the facility's most severe steam loss.

  • February 4-28: Series of 6 complete cycle stops indicating bucket mechanism failure
  • Late May: Persistent 7-day cycle failure marking permanent failed-open state
  • November-December: Leak percentage oscillated 60-80%
Repair Priority: IMMEDIATE — Autoclave efficiency is compromised. At current loss rates, this single trap wastes $15.76 daily.
CRITICAL PRIORITY: Acme-32
181 Mass Ave / Basement / Parking Garage B1
$3,703.81
353,197 lbs steam, 2,963 therms
Trap: Spirax Sarco B1H-250, Inverted Bucket, 220 PSIState: Failed Open

This high-pressure drip leg trap demonstrated severe state instability with 111 state transitions—the highest oscillation rate among monitored devices.

Repair Priority: IMMEDIATE — High pressure (220 PSI) makes this the most dangerous failure from a safety perspective.
+ 4 more devices analyzed in full report

Financial Analysis & ROI

Current State Summary

$14,929
Annual Loss
11,545
Therms Wasted
$41.73
Daily Loss
6 of 6
Failed Devices

Return on Investment

Payback = Total Investment ÷ Annual Savings
Payback = $3,780 ÷ $14,481.96
Payback = 0.26 years = 95 days
$3,780
Total Investment
95
Day Payback
1,049%
3-Year ROI
3-Year Net Return: $39,666

Even in worst-case scenario (complications discovered), ROI still exceeds 600% over 3 years.

Cost of Delay

Each month of delayed action results in $1,244 in continued steam losses and 128,852 lbs of wasted steam.


Recommendations

Priority 1: Critical Safety Repairs (Next 30 Days)

#DeviceActionImpactPayback
1Acme-60Schedule during autoclave maintenance$5,748/yr40 days
2Acme-32Immediate repair (high-pressure safety)$3,704/yr74 days
3Acme-13Coordinate with Acme-17 repair$3,653/yr63 days
Combined Priority 1 Repairs:
Total Cost: $2,010 | Annual Savings: $13,105 | Payback: 56 days

Conclusion

The SteamIQ monitoring system has identified $14,929.80 in annual steam losses across 6 monitored traps at your facility. A comprehensive repair program requiring $3,780 investment will deliver $14,482 in annual savings with payback in just 95 days and 3-year ROI exceeding 1,000%.

Immediate action is recommended on the three highest-loss devices (Acme-60, 32, 13) representing $13,105 of the total annual loss. Every month of delay costs $1,244 in preventable steam waste.

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Devices (6)

Acme Industries-32

Failed Open
192 therms

Acme Industries-60

Failed Open
114 therms

Acme Industries-13

Failed Open
81 therms

Acme Industries-34

Failed Open
64 therms

Acme Industries-17

Failed Open
50 therms

Acme Industries-16

Failed Open
45 therms
Selected devices:6 of 32
Total therm loss:546 therms/yr

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