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  "provider": {
    "name": "CalculateEnergySavings.com",
    "source_url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/",
    "terms_url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/api-terms/",
    "terms_version": "2026-08-25"
  },
  "id": "steam-trap-survey",
  "name": "Steam Trap Survey Savings Calculator",
  "description": "Estimate failed-open steam loss using pressure, equivalent orifice, operating hours, and steam value.",
  "status": "published",
  "callable": true,
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/calculators/steam-trap-survey/",
  "methodology_url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/calculators/steam-trap-survey/#methodology",
  "api_url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/api/v1/calculators/steam-trap-survey",
  "calculate_url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/api/v1/calculators/steam-trap-survey/calculate",
  "input_schema": {
    "type": "object",
    "additionalProperties": false,
    "properties": {
      "failedTraps": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 10,
        "title": "Failed-open traps",
        "x-unit": "traps"
      },
      "pressurePsig": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 150,
        "title": "Steam pressure",
        "x-unit": "psig"
      },
      "orificeDiameterIn": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 0.125,
        "title": "Equivalent trap orifice",
        "x-unit": "in"
      },
      "hours": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 8000,
        "title": "Annual pressurized hours",
        "x-unit": "hrs/year"
      },
      "steamCostPerKlb": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 12,
        "title": "Marginal steam cost",
        "x-unit": "$/1,000 lb"
      },
      "repairCapturePercent": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 90,
        "title": "Repair capture",
        "x-unit": "%"
      },
      "installedCost": {
        "type": "number"
      },
      "incentiveAmount": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 0
      },
      "annualMaintenanceSavings": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 0
      },
      "projectLife": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 15
      },
      "discountRatePercent": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 7
      },
      "energyEscalationPercent": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 2.5
      }
    }
  },
  "example_inputs": {
    "failedTraps": 10,
    "pressurePsig": 150,
    "orificeDiameterIn": 0.125,
    "hours": 8000,
    "steamCostPerKlb": 12,
    "repairCapturePercent": 90,
    "installedCost": "",
    "incentiveAmount": 0,
    "annualMaintenanceSavings": 0,
    "projectLife": 15,
    "discountRatePercent": 7,
    "energyEscalationPercent": 2.5
  },
  "source_url": "https://www1.eere.energy.gov/manufacturing/tech_assistance/pdfs/steam1_traps.pdf",
  "formulas": [
    "Sharp-edge steam loss ≈ 24.24 × absolute pressure × diameter² per trap.",
    "Annual avoided steam applies trap count, hours, and repair capture."
  ],
  "disclaimer": "Screening estimate only. Verify measurements, assumptions, tariffs, equipment constraints, and applicable requirements before making a project or purchasing decision."
}