steam systems Insights

What is steam systems?

Steam systems use steam as a working fluid to transfer heat or generate power. Commonly used for heating, sterilization, and electricity generation in power plants. The steam is produced by heating water and then circulated through pipes to its point of use where it releases its heat. Afterwards, the steam may condense back to water and be returned to the boiler in a closed loop.

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What other technologies are related to steam systems?

steam systems Competitor Technologies

Clean steam Boilers

Clean steam boilers are similar to steam systems but generate a higher purity steam. They would be used for applications where normal steam is not pure enough and thus a competing product. Steam systems can be dirty steam boilers or clean steam boilers

mentioned alongside steam systems in 82% (102) of relevant job posts

boilers

Boilers are a method to create hot water or steam. Steam systems and steam boilers share significant functional overlap, with steam systems going a step beyond the boiler by adding additional controls. Thus, they are a competing technology. Steam systems can be seen as boilers + controls and additional features.

mentioned alongside steam systems in 2% (287) of relevant job posts

steam systems Complementary Technologies

Permit to Work System

Permit to work systems are a safety management tool used to control hazardous activities, including those involving steam systems. They are thus a complement to steam systems.

mentioned alongside steam systems in 56% (64) of relevant job posts

CIP systems

CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems are used to automatically clean and disinfect process equipment. Steam is often used to sterilize CIP systems, or they can be used to clean equipment that uses steam, so they complement steam systems.

mentioned alongside steam systems in 19% (84) of relevant job posts

pumps

Pumps are used to move fluids, including water and condensate in steam systems. Pumps can also be used to pump steam. They complement steam systems.

mentioned alongside steam systems in 1% (274) of relevant job posts