PROS: Condensate contains not only water, but also boiler treatment chemicals and the energy transferred during combustion. Condensate, therefore, needs to be returned to the boiler to: Improve energy efficiency Reduce chemical cost Reduce make-up water costs Reduce...
Unfortunately, when it comes to steam traps, people often ignore them. There’s a complacency about them that is costing steam users much more than they realize. The hard reality of a plant maintaining its boiler and forgetting about the rest of the steam system can be...
Steam traps are essential for proper distribution system performance. During system start-ups, traps allow air and large quantities of condensate to escape. During system operation, the traps allow collected condensate to pass into the condensate return system, while...
A major petroleum company in Secunda recognises Valve Hospital (Pty) Ltd for exceptional work done Valve Hospital is a specialist company that provides engineering solutions for Valve Refurbishment, Steam Traps and Steam Tracing. In 2020, the petroleum company awarded...
Valve Hospital recently upgraded their workshop to ensure they keep up with requirements to improve productivity and quality. New painted floor, clean and organised work areas, dedicated stations for various functions and new testing area. All of these upgrades...
Valve Hospital sponsored Racing Car on the day at Phakisa Raceway competing in the Bridgestone BMW Car Club on the 15th Sept 2018. With racing being closer than ever the spectators sure got their money’s worth on the 15th. It was pure door-to-door heart-pumping racing...
