WASTE HEAT RECOVERY BOILERS

Waste heat is the heat that’s been generated by any machine or tool that usually gets discarded. Waste heat exists in every application and technology, from computers to car engines, vacuum cleaners, fans, televisions, jackhammers, CNC machines, lighting, and every other machine imaginable. This heat is the energy that’s regularly dissipated into the environment and lost, hence the name “waste.” The heat is lost at numerous touchpoints throughout the boiler system. Typical losses happen from flue gasses, heat loss from pipes, boiler exhaust, and hot air vented from heating rooms. Waste heat recovery boilers use the wasted heat to generate additional steam for industrial applications and machinery. They operate on the same principle as a typical industrial boiler but take the energy from exhaust gases rather than their burner. These boilers are widely used across many industries, including manufacturing, chemical processing, power generation, and even food and beverage production. If your industry generates a lot of excess heat, a waste heat recovery boiler can help you make the most of it. One thing you’ll want to consider about waste heat recovery boilers for your facility is that they only generate steam when the entire process is running. This type of boiler only supplements existing boiler systems but does not replace them entirely. Although it’s an additional expense, they cost significantly less to operate without the need for combustion and maintenance from soot blowers, providing a rapid return on investment.