Technical
Issues
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| Year
2000 Compliance |
All
TrapBase97 products are Year 2000 compliant in that 4-digit dates are used
in all applications. Furthermore, TrapBase97 uses Microsoft Access 97 as
its underlying structure which is certified Year 2000 compliant by Microsoft.
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| Networking |
TrapBase97
is available in client/server versions or, the more popular, module versions
where 1-2 additional users may be added very economically.
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| Data
Transfer |
| Data
from existing software, Excel or other spreadsheets, dbf files, etc. can
be easily transferred into TrapBase97 with no problems. For example, one
facility had three old surveys for their 10,000 traps in Excel spreadsheets.
We were able to import not only the trap data but the survey data as well! |
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| FAQs |
| Are
FDSI products Year 2000 Compliant? |
| All
FDSI products are Year 2000 compliant as four digit dates are used in all
applications. |
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addition, all products use Access97 as their basic structure. Access97
is also Year 2000 compliant by Microsoft?s standards. |
| What
are the signs or symptoms of steam system problems? |
| Tracing
leaks |
| Packing
leaks |
| Reduced
life of turbine nozzle block, carbon, and shaft. (Due to cutting from wet
steam) |
| Manual
adjustment of steam supply/discharge on or around heat exchangers. |
| Sub-optimal
Heat Exchanger performance. |
| Waterhammers. |
| Poor
Energy Rating (EII). |
| What
steps should my company take to initiate a steam system management program? |
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If your
facility personnel are not trained in survey techniques and/or steam trap
maintenance and repair, training in these areas would be the first step.
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The next
step would be to purchase a database to maintain all data collected.
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Purchase
proper testing equipment (see question pertaining to this). Ultrasonic
tester and Laser sight thermometer.
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You may
want to consider having an experienced steam system management contractor
come in to perform your initial survey and input this data into your database
as an initial starting point.
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If you
decide to use your own personnel for the initial testing, carefully choose
and train the personnel and if possible, dedicate them solely to steam
system management.
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Set up
a routine for testing traps on a yearly basis at the least, more often
if possible.
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Carefully
document all steam system management data and provide monthly reporting
on your progress. Remember all programs must be justified to management!
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If possible,
network your software so that Engineers, Control Rooms, and other personnel
will have access to trap maintenance and survey history, performance (reliability)
data, etc.
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| Which
is better ultrasonic testing or temperature testing? |
| Both!
We strongly recommend that both instruments be used for steam trap testing
as well as visual inspection by trained personnel. Temperature alone cannot
always determine trap status, however, it is useful for providing estimation
of pressure, over or under heating, etc. However, ultrasonic testing can
achieve accuracy in trap testing of 98% and above. |
| What
questions should I ask before purchasing a steam system management software? |
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Does
the software maintain ALL old survey data, maintenance data, and repair
data?
Trapbase
does indeed maintain all old surveys as well as maintenance and repair
history. At any time you may view or print the survey history or maintenance
history for any individual trap. Trapbase is able to do this because it
is a relational database. Some of the competing products are flat file
databases and thus can only maintain one survey at a time. With these products
the user must print out and maintain "hard" copies of all old survey data
and most flat file databases cannot track maintenance or survey data.
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Does
the software allow the trap number to be changed without affecting the
trap history?
Trapbase
does allow the trap number to be changed and all survey and maintenance
history will remain with that particular trap. This is called cascade update/cascade
delete.
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Does
the software use industry standards for steam loss calculations?
Trapbase
uses a modified Napier formula and calculates steam losses for each individual
trap based on pressure, orifice size and percent failed open.
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Does
the software track leaks associated with the steam trap station?
Trapbase
tracks and calculates losses for packing or tracing leaks associated with
the steam trap station. The user can customize the leak table for their
facility by orifice size, plume size, etc. Trapbase also calculates make
up water losses for those traps which are failed open to the atmosphere
or to the pad.
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Does
the software give RELIABILITY or PERFORMANCE reports by trap manufacturer?
(Which manufacturer has more failed open or failed closed traps)
Trapbase's
Performance Graph shows a bar graph comparing the reliability of trap manufacturers.
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Does
the software generate maintenance work orders and/or print a list of traps
to be repaired?
Trapbase
has both of these features.
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Does
the hand held computer allow new traps to be entered "in the field"?
The TrapTech
handhelds do allow new traps to be entered as they are located in the field.
You do not have to look up special numbers or codes to enter a trap and
perform the survey
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Can
the software be networked to allow control rooms, engineers, management,
and other personnel access to reliability information, trap history, etc.?
Trapbase
can be easily networked using our versatile network module, TrapVM or with
our client/server version.
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Can
the software be customized by the user for the facility?
Trapbase
has many areas of customization. The user can customize the facility name
on reports, most drop down lists including manufacturers, models, pressure,
outlet, leak table, maintenance, etc. The user may also customize steam
loss calculation data including cost of steam per 1000 lbs BY PRESSURE,
trap orifice and pressure data, make up water costs, etc. |
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The
TrapBase97? System
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f o r
S t e a m T r a p M a n a g e m e n t
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| TrapBase97©
for Windows®
is a steam trap tracking relational database system designed to assist
industrial and commercial facilities in developing and maintaining a systematic
steam system survey program.
This time-saving software will guide
personnel in effective steam trap survey, maintenance and repair. |
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TrapBase97's drop down menus, auto-fill, and point-and-click action make
data entry and retrieval easy! |
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TrapBase97 can also print survey sheets, reports, work orders, and graphs
to give the user detailed information needed to gain control of steam systems. |
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With proper use, TrapBase97 can provide a detailed history of steam trap
performance and associated costs. |
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| TrapBase97 Report Generator provides
financial analysis as well as comprehensive summaries, and detailed reports of
steam system survey, maintenance and repair activity. |
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This includes potential and
actual savings in lost steam, leaks related to the steam trap station,
as well as make-up water costs. |
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Use standard reports or custom queries in TrapBase97 Report Generator for
a true picture of net profit through enhanced steam system management. |
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| The TrapBase97?
System Features . . . . |
| TrapBase97©
for Windows® |
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User Friendly Steam Trap Management
Database
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Accelerated data entry with
drop down picklists/autofill
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User may customize picklists,
steam costs, make-up water costs, etc.
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All survey and maintenance data
(history) is maintained in the database and can be accessed quickly and
easily
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Tracks other leaks and make-up
water costs in addition to steam trap problems
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| The TrapBase97?
System Price List |
| TrapBase97©
for Windows®
with Report Generator (software only)-
single user |
TrapBase97©
is
available in multiple trap capacity levels depending on the number of traps
in the facility. Determine the number of traps in your facility for pricing.
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Trap
Base Level 1 - 0-200 Traps (Item# TB-200) $1510.00
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Trap
Base Level 2 - up to 1000 Traps (Item# TB-1000) $2425.00
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Trap
Base Level 3 - up to 2500 Traps (Item# TB-2500) $3375.00
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Trap
Base Level 4 - up to 5000 Traps (Item# TB-5000) $4990.00
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Trap
Base Level 5 - up to 7500 Traps (Item# TB-7500) $6790.00
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Trap
Base Level 6 - up to 10,000 Traps (Item# TB-10000) $7540.00
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Trap
Base Level 7 - up to 15,000 Traps (Item# TB-15000) $8920.00
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Trap
Base Level 8 - up to 25,000 Traps (Item# TB-25000) $10,290.00
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Trap
Base Level 9 - up to 35,000 Traps (Item# TB-35000) $11,670.00
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Trap
Base Level 10 - up to 45,000 Traps (Item# TB-45000) $12,995.00
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TrapVM
Network Module (Includes Report Gen)
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each additional user $1400.00
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Client/Server
Version - Unlimited Users
(add
to appropriate level above) $2,999.00
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