Condensate Recovery
At Valveforce, we are experts in the field of steam engineering and condensate recovery pump systems. We can offer real value to our customers in factories and hospitals. As well, we have vast experience in designing, supplying and installing steam distribution, steam pipe installation and condensate recovery systems.
Condensate Pump Sets Energy Savings
Our condensate recovery pump systems perform a vital role in the overall system of redeeming condensate, by ensuring that latent energy is retained. By returning hot condensate to the boiler feedtank or hotwell, the sensible heat in the condensate can be saved. Hot condensate contains approximately 10% of the heat that was originally added to the feedwater to produce steam. It, therefore, makes sound economic sense to recover this heat. By simply increasing the condensate return rate from 50% to 80% at 80°C for example, a 4% reduction in fuel can be achieved. This represents a substantial monetary saving. In many cases electric condensate recovery pump systems will pay for itself within a few months. The savings will continue for years.
Further savings:
Savings on lost energy and water treatment – hot condensate is relatively pure water, returning it reduces your chemical treatment requirements
Reduction on water preheat costs; fuel costs; water effluent costs and make up water costs – every litre of hot water returned saves similar amount of cold make-up water
Upsurge in boiler efficiency due to high feedwater temperatures
