Watson McDaniel founded in 1878, is a trusted manufacturer of steam and fluid specialty products. With a focus on quality, they provide reliable solutions for industrial applications, enhancing efficiency in steam, compressed air, and fluid systems. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, they serve diverse industries globally.
At OpenSource Technologies, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and practical solutions to complex industrial challenges. In collaboration with Watson McDaniel, we developed SteamWorx, a revolutionary platform to optimize industrial steam systems. This project aimed to reduce operational costs, and boost system reliability by implementing the real time calculation to get the accurate information which helps users to select the right product.
SteamWorx features a suite of calculators designed to simplify complex engineering tasks and provides cross-platform applications for mobile and desktop users. With a focus on accessibility, accuracy, and user experience, the project demonstrates our commitment to leveraging open-source technologies to drive industrial innovation.
Industrial steam systems come with a variety of challenges:
Users input their requirements, and the calculator suggests suitable products based on the provided data. A significant challenge during development was understanding the intricate calculations and accurately converting them into code.
This hybrid application is designed to run on any device, from mobile to desktop. All data is stored offline to ensure the application remains accessible with or without internet connectivity.
OpenSource Technologies set out to:
We developed SteamWorx, integrating advanced technologies and tools. The calculator produces comprehensive output reports that outline recommended component sizes, estimated performance metrics, and operational efficiencies. These reports offer key insights for further analysis and decision-making
The implementation of SteamWorx led to significant advancements:
Accurate component sizing reduced energy waste and optimized system performance.
User-friendly calculators eliminated the need for complex manual computations.
Cross-platform applications empowered engineers to access tools anytime, anywhere.
A unified codebase minimized development time and costs while improving maintainability.
