Table 2-1. Cost of Various Sized Steam Leaks (assuming steam costs of $5.00/1,000 Ibs)

(in)

psig

 lb/hr

(100 Traps) Dollars Per Year Lost

1/4

 15

50

 2,190.00

$219,000.00

7/64

250

55

2,409.00

$240,900.00

Note: Steam loss based on bi-phase flow through an orifice using APM Plus steam loss calculations.