Just one breath of leaked steam in an industrial facility can boil your lungs from the inside out. Opening a steam valve too quickly when the system is cold can cause immediate system destruction and send parts flying. WHAT DON’T YOU OR YOUR PEOPLE KNOW YET?
Here I describe 5 important operational matters that you should pay attention to in order to increase the safety of your steam system.

Harnessing the power of steam is one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century, a key to the Industrial Revolution. If steam is not respected or used improperly, its power can be devastating, costing lives or causing serious injuries in an instant. This episode discusses 5 simple, easy-to-understand concepts that can make a difference in your operations. These include steam line reheating, steam valve operation, water hammer, steam leaks, PPE for steam operations, and more.

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