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.