A pure steam generator preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the pure steam generator fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for pure steam generator (/ clean steam system), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as clean steam, PSG, clean steam generator, steam for sterilisation.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Pure steam generator preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check steam pressure, conductivity of condensate and alarms | 5 min |
| Weekly | Check blowdown, traps and feed water quality | 15 min |
| Monthly | Test condensate for endotoxins or conductivity as per SOP; check safety valve | 30 min |
| Quarterly | Check heating elements or heat exchanger and feed pump | 60 min |
| Half-yearly | Calibrate sensors; check separator and demister | 180 min |
| Annual | Annual inspection, descaling and requalification as per plan | 360 min |
Pure steam generator maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one pure steam generator needs about 65 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual inspection, descaling and requalification as per plan” at 360 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 | 5 min | 30.4 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 15 min | 13.0 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 30 min | 6.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 60 min | 4.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 180 min | 6.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 360 min | 6.0 h |
What goes wrong on a pure steam generator without preventive maintenance
- Scale and carry-over
- Trap and blowdown faults
- Feed water quality problems
- Instrument drift on conductivity
What to watch between services
- Steam pressure and condensate conductivity
- Blowdown and trap operation
- Feed water quality
Safety and statutory notes for pure steam generator maintenance
Pure steam contacts product and equipment. Test the condensate on the schedule, and keep the records for audit.
Where a pure steam generator preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
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- Preventive maintenance schedule for hospitals and healthcare facilities
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Run this pure steam generator schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a pure steam generator be serviced?
In our schedule a pure steam generator has 6 tasks: 1 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual inspection, descaling and requalification as per plan”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in pure steam generator preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check steam pressure, conductivity of condensate and alarms”, “Check blowdown, traps and feed water quality”, “Test condensate for endotoxins or conductivity as per SOP; check safety valve”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a pure steam generator need per year?
About 65 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free pure steam generator maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.