Plant engineering calculator · Updated 17 September 2026
Steam Distribution Efficiency Calculator — Generated vs Delivered Steam
Compare generated steam with useful delivered/process steam to quantify distribution efficiency, losses, annual lost tonnes and cost.
Inputs
Live results
- Efficiency 88.0%
- Loss 1.20 t/h
- Annual loss 8400 t
- Annual cost 21000000
Formula and method
η=useful delivered/generated; loss=generated−delivered.
Worked example
If 10 t/h is generated and 8.8 t/h reaches useful loads, distribution efficiency is 88%.
Assumptions and limits
- Meter boundaries and time periods must match.
- Loss includes all unmetered distribution effects within the chosen boundary, not only pipe radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What does this Steam Distribution Efficiency Calculator calculate?
Compare generated steam with useful delivered/process steam to quantify distribution efficiency, losses, annual lost tonnes and cost.
Is this suitable for final design?
Use it as a transparent engineering screen. Verify final decisions against measured data, OEM curves, applicable standards and site operating limits.
Why are assumptions visible?
Plant calculations can look precise while hiding uncertain inputs. MAXScanner keeps the governing assumptions visible so scenarios can be checked and compared.