Context
The steam system had expanded with production over decades. Several low-temperature users were connected to steam because no alternative loop existed.
Engineering analysis
The study classified users, quantified distribution losses and built a phased plan for pressure reduction, condensate recovery and hot water conversion.
Outcome
The site achieved immediate gas savings and created a lower-temperature platform for future waste heat valorization.
Engineering FAQs
Why not replace the boiler immediately?
The network had avoidable losses and mismatched users. Redesigning the network first reduced the size of future low-carbon assets.