Efficient Condensate Recovery Systems
Condensate Recovery Systems, or CRS, are indispensable in industries that use heating application processes. Mechanical engineering consultants recommend CRS for energy efficiency and improving sustainability.
More about Steam and Condensate
One use of steam is to produce electrical power (like in co-generation plants) and supply heat for heating and process requirements. When steam condenses, condensate is formed at the same pressure and temperature.
Typically, steam could be of the following types based on the production:
- Live steam – is produced in a boiler
- Flash Steam: is by adding heat to water.
However, both live and flash steam have the potential to give up heat. Moreover, an efficient condensate recovery in steam can reduce water wastage and, thus, operational costs. Consultants with experience in such processes, design an efficient condensate recovery system.
Application of CRS by Mechanical Consultants across industries:
- Power generation: The condensate recovery system helps maximise the boiler’s efficiency. The pre-heated condensate reduces the energy to increase the feed water temperature.
- In food & chemical processes, the condensate recovery system helps reuse in specific processes.
- In some other industries, where steam is used for heating, capturing condensate helps pre-heat process water.
What are the advantages of CRS?
Some benefits of the Condensate Recovery System are as follows:
- Energy savings: The pre-heated condensate significantly reduces energy consumption, reducing expenses and resulting in a smaller footprint.
- Conservation of water: Reusing the condensate minimises the need for fresh water.
- Bring down the cost of water treatment.
- Reduced emission of greenhouse gas
The type of CRS depends on the requirement. It could be a gravity return system that works on the principle of gravity or a pumped return system that works with condensate pumping.
Conclusion
To conclude, a properly designed condensate system by experienced mechanical engineering consultants can bring faster ROI.
