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iBPSSM.net

Innovation of steam-using
equipment management
through wireless monitoring

iBPSSM.net

Maintaining steam-using equipment
in its optimal state

Day by day, steam plants gradually deteriorate. To support the safe and reliable operation
of production facilities and promote energy conservation, TLV offers cutting-edge steam system management solutions powered by wireless monitoring sensors. This innovative service
helps prevent costly, unexpected plant shutdowns while dramatically reducing steam waste
—improving energy efficiency and lowering CO2 emissions.

Recognized for its significant contribution to sustainability, TLV was awarded the 2021 Energy
Conservation Grand Prize – Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award (Business Model Category).

Estimated Steam Loss by Failure

Advantages of iBPSSM.net

Our consultants assist customers in supervisory operations: iBPSSM.net

Our consultants assist customers in supervisory operations

Our process starts with listening to our customers' concerns. Consulting engineers then visit the site to assess the situation firsthand, providing expert guidance and maintenance support to optimize safety and energy efficiency.

Wireless monitoring to visualize and contribute to planned maintenance: iBPSSM.net

Wireless monitoring to visualize and contribute to planned maintenance

Continuous monitoring with wireless sensors identifies steam trap failure trends, enabling proactive maintenance of steam control equipment and ancillary systems before issues arise.

Identify the root cause of repeated failure through inspection and data analysis: iBPSSM.net

Identify the root cause of repeated failure through inspection and data analysis

When a specific steam trap repeatedly fails, accumulated data and on-site inspections help identify patterns and pinpoint the root cause, enabling targeted improvements and preventive measures.

Step Services provided Examples
1
Understanding
the Issues
On-site equipment inspection. Formulate improvement measures for management operations.
  • There is a risk of unexpected plant shutdown
  • Daily inspection of hundreds of steam traps
2
Scope Definition
Evaluate the importance of steam-using equipment. Select steam traps to monitor.
  • Difficult to inspect steam traps in elevated and cramped locations
  • There are failures that cannot be covered by spot checks
3
Monitoring Specifications
Determine optimal sensor locations, monitoring cycles, etc.
  • Understand the issues and determine the specifications:
  • Sometimes the target temperature cannot be reached
  • Are the steam supply conditions sufficient?
  • Is wet steam being supplied?
  • Are there steam control problems?
  • Steam trap operation, and more
4
Installation
Building the monitoring system. Installation of surface temperature/ultrasound sensors.
5
Operational Support
Operational support for monitoring results. Establish operation actions from detected failures.
  • Installation of steam traps with cleaning function
  • Identify the need for piping system changes and placement of steam shut-off valves
6
Verification of Results
Continuous support for stable and safe operation of steam-using equipment and promotion of energy conservation
  • Identify causes of failures by data analysis and on-site inspection
  • Predictive maintenance (in development)

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