Overview

This webinar provides a high-level introduction to the fundamental principles of steam and its behaviour in industrial systems. It explores the relationships between steam pressure, temperature, and volume, using steam tables to show how these properties influence system performance.

Attendees will gain insight into how steam is generated, why it has a real and measurable cost, and why it should be managed as an energy resource rather than treated as a simple utility.

The session also highlights the importance of correct steam generation in the energy centre and how poor steam quality can affect equipment operation, efficiency, and reliability across the wider steam and condensate loop.

These principles are directly applicable to processes such as heating, distillation, sterilisation, evaporation, and reaction control. They support safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operation across process industries.

Who will benefit from this webinar?

This webinar is suitable for anyone new to steam systems or seeking a knowledge-refresh, including:

• process improvement
• mechanical and chemical engineering
• production and maintenance
• health and safety
• quality
• sustainability
• commissioning

Steam plays a significant role across many sectors, including clean energy, food and drink, minerals and mining, nuclear technology, oil and gas energy transition, palm oil processing, pharma, process management and control, safety and loss prevention, and sustainability.

Speaker

Daniel Wells, National Consultant Specialist, Spirax Sarco

Dan supports engineers across all disciplines with educational, technical, and commercial expertise to foster best practice in the design, installation, operation, and optimisation of steam systems.

Spirax Sarco is a world leader in steam, thermal energy, and fluid management systems. It enables efficient heat transfer, sterilization, precise temperature control, energy efficiency, safety, and regulatory-compliant utility and process design.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the South West Member Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

16:00–17:00 GMT.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.