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Steam-Condensate Closed System

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Steam-Condensate Closed System

The concept of steam-condensate closed systems consists of returning the condensate and flash steam to a pressurized receiver tank. When we realise that the condensate contains between 18 to 23 per cent of the total heat of the entire steam system, it is very interesting to recover all that often difficult to manage and often hated energy. Moreover, you reduce the need to use anticorrosive chemical treatment products. This system also eliminates the need for most mechanical condensate pumps. When applicable, this is the most efficient means of recovering energy in a steam system, as well as generating significant and, in some cases, considerable savings.

Advantages:

  • Energy Recovery: In light of current energy costs, it is the main advantage of the system;
  • Eliminate condensate and steam flash loss, which represents 18 to 23 per cent of the heat of the entire steam system, and reduce the costs relative to water supply;
  • Reduction in noncondensable gases, thus optimising heat exchanges and reducing the use of chemical products and corrosion;
  • Reduction in anticorrosive chemical products due to less make-up water injected into the system, which allows for a reduction in blowdown. Piping erosion problems are also reduced by easier and more reliable control of the system;
  • Reduction in part and maintenance costs thanks to the elimination of condensate pumps;
  • Reduction in environmental impact due to lower consumption of chemical products and energy;
  • Possible applications to new or existing systems for certain components only.

The following illustration demonstrates an open system.

EVEREST AUTOMATION INC. IS HIGHLY SKILLED IN THE DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS OF CLOSED SYSTEMS

The following illustration demonstrates a closed system. Note the absence of condensate pumps, condensate tanks and the elimination of flash loss.

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