Running an efficient steam system is an important part of most refineries or plants. Our instincts tell us that making sure all of the steam traps are operating properly is the right thing to do. Besides saving money, properly operating steam traps ensure efficient production, personnel safety and a smaller carbon footprint. However, it is easy to let maintenance on this hard-working part of any facility move to the back-burner. And yet, it is easy to let maintenance on this hard-working part of any facility move to the back-burner.