Steam distribution systems lose energy through three primary pathways: failed steam traps, insufficient pipe insulation, and condensate that never returns to the boiler. In systems that haven't been systematically maintained, the DOE estimates that 15% to 30% of steam traps may have already failed - and unrecovered condensate alone can represent more than 10% of a system's total steam energy. These are losses that compound quietly and are rarely visible without the right diagnostic tools.
LSI uses advanced assessment techniques, including thermal imaging and ultrasonic testing, to locate and quantify losses that visual inspections miss. Our process begins with a detailed evaluation of existing conditions - infrastructure, configuration, drainage, and flow characteristics - so every solution is designed around how the system actually operates. And because steam and water systems interact, our integrated expertise across both disciplines ensures that improvements to one don't create problems in the other. The result is coordinated, defensible upgrades that reduce risk for you and deliver predictable outcomes in the field.
