Stop Guessing, Start Knowing: Steam System Training for 2026

Steam systems are some of the hardest-working and least-understood utilities in industrial operations. When they run well, nobody thinks about them. When something goes wrong — a failed trap, a water hammer event, frozen lines, wasted energy — the costs add up fast. That's exactly why so many plant engineers, maintenance technicians, and facility managers across Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico are signing up for Energy West Controls' Basics of Steam and Steam System Fundamentals seminar.

What Makes This Training Different

A lot of steam training is classroom-only — slides, diagrams, maybe a video. Energy West Controls takes a different approach. Their training facility features a live steam board with glass-piped demonstrations, so attendees can actually watch steam and condensate move through a real system. You'll see  steam traps in action, observe heat exchangers operating, and watch condensate pumps do their job in real time. There's simply no substitute for seeing it live when you're trying to understand what's happening inside your own plant.

What You'll Walk Away Knowing

The agenda is thorough without being overwhelming. Over the course of a single day — 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM — the training covers everything from the fundamentals of steam generation and steam tables to condensate chemistry, pressure-reducing valves, and real-world troubleshooting. Some of the most valuable sessions focus on the topics that cause the biggest headaches in the field: preventing water hammer, selecting the right steam trap for the application, designing proper condensate return piping, and diagnosing system back pressure issues.

Whether you're new to steam or you've been working around these systems for years, there's something here that will sharpen your thinking and give you tools you can apply immediately.

Who Should Attend

If your company operates boilers, steam distribution systems, heat exchangers, or steam-driven process equipment anywhere in the Mountain West, Front Range, or Southwest, this seminar was designed with you in mind. Energy West Controls serves these territories directly, so the instructors understand the specific operating environments, altitude considerations, and industry applications that are common across the region — from manufacturing and food processing to oil and gas, healthcare, and commercial facilities.

Locations, Dates, and Cost

Sessions are currently scheduled throughout 2026 at four regional locations:

Salt Lake City, Utah — Monthly sessions running February through June 2026

Golden, Colorado — Sessions in January, April, August, and November 2026

Tempe, Arizona — Sessions in February, June, September, and December 2026

Albuquerque, New Mexico — Date pending; contact Energy West Controls for updates

Each session is $500 per person and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and all training materials. That's a remarkably accessible price point for a full day of hands-on, expert-led technical training that could directly reduce your energy spend, prevent equipment failures, and extend the life of your steam system.

How to Register

You can register directly at energy-west.com/events.cfm. A purchase order or credit card is required at the time of reservation, and full refunds are available for cancellations made within seven days of invoicing. If you have a larger team to train or need a session tailored to your specific processes, Energy West Controls also offers advanced classes and custom on-site options — just ask when you reach out.

For questions, call 833-416-3700 or email sales@energy-west.com.

Improving Safety and Uptime with Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ Remote Level Indication

Modern industrial plants no longer accept “good enough” when it comes to water level visibility, especially in boilers, drums, tanks, and other critical vessels. Operators want certainty, speed, and safety, without sending personnel into hot, pressurized, or hard-to-reach locations. The Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ Remote Water Level Indication System from Clark-Reliance answers that demand with a smarter, safer, and more practical approach to level monitoring.

At its core, the Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ system turns water level indication into a remote, continuously available data stream rather than a momentary visual check. Instead of relying on operators to walk up to a gauge glass, interpret level markings, and manually log readings, the system captures level information and transmits it in real time to where people already work. Control rooms, operator stations, and authorized mobile devices all gain clear visibility into vessel conditions, even during startup, shutdown, or upset scenarios. That shift alone changes how facilities think about level monitoring, because awareness no longer depends on physical presence.

Traditional gauge glasses still perform a basic function, but they introduce real-world problems that engineers and maintenance teams know all too well. Gauge glasses can cloud, leak, or fail under pressure. Operators must stand directly in front of hot equipment to read it, sometimes in elevated or confined spaces. The Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ system removes that exposure from daily operations. By delivering accurate level indication remotely, it reduces the need for routine walk-downs while still keeping operators fully informed. Facilities immediately improve safety protocols without sacrificing situational awareness.

The technology behind Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ works in a straightforward, user-friendly way. The system monitors water level and converts that information into a digital signal that displays clearly and consistently. Operators see a stable, readable level indication without glare, steam interference, or poor lighting conditions. Because the system updates continuously, changes in level become visible as they occur, not after someone physically checks the vessel. That real-time feedback supports better operational decisions and faster responses when conditions shift.

Integration plays a major role in why the Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ system stands out in industrial environments. Plants rarely install new equipment in isolation, and Clark-Reliance designed this system to work alongside modern control architectures. Facilities can integrate the signal into existing DCS, PLC, or monitoring platforms, allowing level data to support alarms, trends, and historical analysis. Operators gain a consistent view of level alongside pressure, temperature, and flow, thereby strengthening overall process understanding and reducing surprises.

Safety improvements extend beyond daily readings. By minimizing direct interaction with gauge glasses, the system reduces the risk of glass breakage or the sudden release of hot fluids. Maintenance teams spend less time responding to level-indication issues and more time on planned work. Facilities also support compliance with modern safety standards that encourage remote indication and reduced personnel exposure in hazardous areas. These gains accumulate quietly but powerfully over time.

Operational efficiency improves just as quickly. Continuous level visibility helps operators catch abnormal conditions early, before they escalate into forced outages or equipment damage. Subtle trends become visible rather than hidden between manual checks. Plants avoid costly shutdowns caused by low-water or high-water events because operators receive clear, timely information. Maintenance budgets benefit as well, since reduced gauge glass wear and fewer emergency interventions translate into lower lifecycle costs.

For facilities in the Rocky Mountain region, access to knowledgeable local support matters as much as technology itself. Energy West Controls is the trusted regional supplier of the Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ system, serving customers throughout Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and surrounding states. Based in Salt Lake City, Energy West Controls brings hands-on experience with industrial control systems and level instrumentation, helping customers select, apply, and support SmartLevel installations with confidence. Their regional presence ensures fast response, practical guidance, and long-term partnership rather than one-time equipment sales.

The Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ system fundamentally changes how facilities view water-level indication. It replaces reactive, manual checks with proactive, continuous visibility. It improves safety without adding operational complexity. It strengthens reliability while reducing the everyday burden on operators and maintenance teams. When paired with Energy West Controls' local expertise and responsiveness, it becomes not just an upgrade but a practical step toward safer, smarter plant operations.

For plant engineers, facility managers, and maintenance professionals who value clear information and reduced risk, the Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ Remote Water Level Indication System delivers exactly what modern industrial operations require: confidence, clarity, and control, right where decisions happen.