Course Description

Steam costing is a critical concept in industrial engineering because steam is not simply a utility but a major form of energy transfer. In most industries, steam is used for heating, processing, and power generation, making it central to operations. However, many organizations underestimate its actual cost by focusing only on fuel expenses. The true cost of steam includes multiple hidden factors such as system losses, inefficiencies, water treatment, and auxiliary energy use. Understanding this full cost structure is essential for accurate budgeting, performance evaluation, and energy optimization. Even small improvements in steam efficiency can result in substantial financial savings at an industrial scale.

What you'll learn in this course?

• By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand what “true cost of steam” actually means in industrial systems.

• Identify all major cost components associated with steam generation.

• Calculate fuel, water, and operational costs per unit of steam.

• Evaluate efficiency losses in steam production systems.

• Apply a structured approach to estimate cost per ton of steam.

• Use cost analysis for energy optimization decisions in plants.

• Steam is not just a utility; it is a major energy carrier in industrial systems.

• Its cost depends on multiple interacting factors, not only fuel price.

• Many industries underestimate steam cost by ignoring system losses and auxiliary energy use.

Prerequisites

• Basic engineering knowledge and familiarity with nuclear systems, radiation safety, and engineering units