Successful Implementation of a Sustainable Trap Management Program.

Plants are typically focused on meeting safety, production and quality targets. The impact of steam traps on these goals is sometimes not fully understood, so traps may be neglected or ignored for prolonged periods. However, there may be a significant cost penalty in delaying implementation of a program to manage the steam trap population. Plants typically embark on a trap management initiative by focusing on a survey, but may not maximize returns because they fail to execute or sustain possible improvements. There are three areas that can help ensure benefits and sustainability of a program: 1. Pre-implementation strategic planning 2. Onsite program implementation tactics 3. Ongoing program review This paper presents an overview of these three areas