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Steam Trap Survey Report Builder

Record steam trap identity, a human diagnosis, estimated steam loss, then close findings through Repair Queue, re-test, and Verified Closed. Not an automatic trap diagnostic.

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What is a Steam Trap Survey?

A steam trap survey is a systematic inspection of traps in a plant steam system. Each trap is identified, tested by a surveyor, and recorded with a human diagnosis (Good, Leaking, Failed Open, Failed Closed, Not Testable, Misapplied, or Other Issue) plus an estimated steam loss when relevant. UtilRivet manages the register, repair queue, re-test, and client report — it does not diagnose the trap for you.

Why Do Failed Steam Traps Cost So Much?

A trap that leaks or fails open discharges live steam continuously. Even a modest loss of 10–30 lb/hr, over thousands of annual operating hours, becomes hundreds of thousands of pounds of lost steam per year. At a typical steam cost of $10–15 per 1,000 lb, a single failing trap can waste more than $1,000 annually — usually far above its repair cost.

How Does This Tool Estimate Steam Loss Cost?

The estimated steam loss (lb/hr or kg/hr) is entered from your inspection method. The tool labels that input as measured, known, or assumed and multiplies rate × annual hours × steam cost per 1,000 lb. It does not compute loss from trap type, temperature, or ultrasound. Only Leaking and Failed Open count toward Estimated Opportunity. Verified Result appears only after a Pass re-test with remaining steam loss of 0.

How Are Steam Trap Repairs Prioritized?

Findings that need action enter the Repair Queue. Record Repair, Replace, Investigate, or Retest, then re-test. Queue order is estimated annual loss, then tag. Repair recorded is not the same as Verified Result.

What Should a Steam Trap Survey Report Include?

A useful report includes project and site, trap inventory with diagnosis and status, Estimated Opportunity separate from Verified Result, Repair Queue work pack figures, Awaiting Re-test, Verified Closed, Failed Re-test, and remaining opportunity. Export Survey / Findings, Repair Work Pack, Management / Client Report, CSV, or JSON backup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a steam trap survey?
It is a plant-wide inspection where each steam trap is identified, tested by a surveyor, and recorded with a human diagnosis and estimated steam loss. This tool then tracks finding → repair/replace → re-test → verified close and produces client deliverables.
Does the tool calculate steam loss from trap type and pressure?
No. Actual steam loss depends on trap size, orifice size, differential pressure, failure mode, installation and back pressure, so V1 uses the measured or estimated steam loss you enter from your inspection method. The tool focuses on the survey workflow: recording, costing, prioritizing and reporting.
How is the annual cost of a failing trap calculated?
Steam loss (lb/hr) × annual operating hours = pounds of steam lost per year. Dividing by 1,000 and multiplying by your steam cost per 1,000 lb gives the annual cost loss. Only traps marked Leaking or Failed Open count toward recoverable savings.
What does Failed Closed mean for my report?
A Failed Closed trap blocks condensate discharge, which can cause water hammer, reduced heat transfer and equipment damage. It is flagged as Inspection Required; the tool does not estimate a dollar loss because the impact is usually a process or reliability issue rather than lost steam.
How should trap repairs be prioritized?
Findings that need work go to the Repair Queue. After Repair or Replace you must re-test. Pass with remaining steam loss 0 is Verified Closed. Fail is Failed Re-test and stays in the queue — it is not verified savings.
What units are supported?
Steam pressure can be entered in psi or bar, and steam loss in lb/hr or kg/hr. Everything is normalized internally to psi and lb/hr, so results are consistent whichever units you use.
Can I print the survey as a PDF?
Yes. Click Print Report and use your browser's Print to PDF option. The print layout hides buttons and input controls and shows the report header, survey summary, trap inventory, repair priorities, assumptions and disclaimer.
Is my survey data uploaded or stored?
Survey data stays in this browser (localStorage) until you export JSON or CSV. Nothing is uploaded to a UtilRivet server.
Does this replace a professional steam survey?
No. This tool creates preliminary estimates and a structured report for maintenance planning. It is not a certified audit, certified steam survey, or official inspection report. Actual steam loss depends on trap design, orifice size, differential pressure, operating condition, installation and measurement method.

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