As businesses rise to an increasingly complex set of energy and sustainability challenges, the need for sustainable solutions is more important than ever before, and Spirax Sarco energy and steam experts have the expertise to help you with these challenges.

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Below is a list of twelve steps and methods that can help businesses save money, energy, and steam.

1. Use a steam flowmeter to monitor your steam energy conservation efforts to quickly spot and resolve developing steam wastage problems.
2. Increase your steam system&#;s efficiency by properly selecting, sizing and installing the type of steam trap best suited for each application.
3. Prevent clogging pipe lines from straining your patience and lowering production. Use Pipeline Strainers to prevent fouling and equipment damage. Install steam line &#;Y&#; strainers on their side to eliminate a water pocket, prevent freeze damage and reduce control valve seat erosion.
4. A simple steam separator/filter combination will make any sterilizing equipment safer and more efficient. A separator also makes an effective drip station at any location.
5. Take the guesswork out of testing steam traps by installing a steam trap monitoring system throughout your plant. Effective steam energy conservation requires a regular steam trap-testing and maintenance program. Locate, identify by type, and tag each trap. Inspect and repair or replace with the correct type for each application as required.
6. A steam compressor, which combines low pressure and high pressure steam to make medium pressure steam, may be a worthwhile investment to evaluate. It can also recover otherwise wasted flash steam.
7. Keep your boiler tuned up for peak operating efficiency with regular maintenance of its fuel feed system. Maintain proper levels of CO, CO2, NOx, etc. Monitor boiler exhaust gas stack temperatures. Higher temperatures mean dirty heat transfer surfaces; low temperatures lead to acidic conditions and expensive repairs. Good control prevents air pollution and reduces fuel and operating costs.
8. Boiler blowdown and high purity water treatment is a must. Reduce energy losses by optimizing your &#;cycles of concentration&#;, and installing an automatic blowdown control system with a heat recovery package.
9. Generate and distribute steam at high pressure for most efficient boiler operation, highest steam quality, and lowest piping system cost. For best operating economy, reduce the steam pressure at the point of usage with a Pressure Reducing Valve.
10. Generate highest quality steam by preventing boiler overload and installing moisture separators. For peak load periods, reduce non-critical loads with a Back Pressure Regulator. Consider steam accumulators for intermittent peak load periods.
11. Good insulation on steam piping, including flanges and valves, is necessary to reduce heat loss by up to 95%. Regularly inspect existing insulation, replace damaged areas and upgrade poorly insulated areas.
12. For small steam loads occurring at night or on weekends when your large boilers could be shut down, an environmentally friendly alternative is to install an electric boiler. This is also beneficial when a new steam application is to be implemented far from the existing steam distribution system.

What to Look for when Buying a Steam Iron or Steam Generator

Choosing a new appliance is always a difficult process when you are not familiar with the different product lines, features and jargon. In addition to our comprehensive buyers guide, here is a summary of the 5 most important things to look for when buying a new steam iron or steam generator iron.

Steam Iron or Steam Generator Iron?
For more detailed information on the differences, read our buyers guide

Find the Perfect Steam Iron

Steam Iron Top Tips Summary

• Weight The ideal weight is 1kg to 1.25kg
• Soleplate Ceramic coated is the smoothest
• Output At least 35g per minute is best
• Cord Length Between 2.5 and 3 metres long
• Auto Off This features adds peace of mind

1. Weight
Some irons can weigh 1.5 kilos or more - and that's before you add any water.

If you iron for long periods of time, check the weight of the iron or consider steam generators which generally have more lightweight irons (around 1 kilo).

2. Soleplate
A ceramic soleplate is the smoothest and most damage resistant (stainless steel is also good, aluminium or non-stick are the poorest).

Some manufacturers coat their ceramic soleplate with another material to give even better gliding or scratch protection.

3. Continuous Steam Output
While most irons have a larger 'burst shot' which delivers a short, large puff of steam, it's the continuous steam output that matters.

To be able to tackle a wide range of fabric types, 35g or more is ideal.

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4. Cord Length
The maximum length is around 3 metres, though some irons only have 2 metres. Think about where you will be ironing most and how accessible the plug sockets are.

5. Auto Off
More and more irons are coming with this handy safety feature that cuts off the power after a period of inactivity. Read more on that here

Find the Perfect Steam Generator Iron

Steam Generator Iron Top Tips Summary

• Pressure At least 5 bar pressure for better performance
• Water Tank At least 1.5 litres is ideal
• Descaling Keep your iron clear of limescale
• Auto Controls Controls steam and heat for you
• Ironing Board Is yours strong enough?

1. Bar Pressure
Pressure is measured in Bar with around 6.5bar being the current maximum. Anything over 5 bar should be plenty for every day ironing.

2. Water Tank Size
A steam generator uses much more water so a big water tank will mean less time stopping to refill. A 1.5 litre tank is ideal, though some models have a giant 2 litre capacity.

3. Descaling
With all the extra water use, a steam generator is more likely to suffer from limescale in hard water areas.

Make sure there is some kind of filter or calc-clean system. Tefal use a very clever calc-collection system, while others use replaceable cartridges to filter the water.

4. Auto Controls
An increasing number of steam generators (and some hand irons too) are equipped with automatic controls, doing away altogether with buttons and dials. These systems work well and are appearing even on entry level models.

5. Your Ironing Board
Steam generators are heavier and bulkier than hand irons and will require an ironing board that is designed for such a unit.

Alternatively you could position the unit on a nearby table or worktop as long as it's safe and stable.