Recovery and recycling of steam condensate

Abstract

Condensate recovery and recycling system is one of the most crucial energy management Systems in any industry. Globally, there has been a push for green energy consumption and Conservation. The cost of steam rises with the increase in energy prices and so does the value of Condensate, this recovery system can be applied by different manufacturing Companies in a continuous energy management improvement strategy The aim is to reduce the three tangible costs of producing steam: fuel/energy costs, Boiler water make-up & sewage treatment, and lastly, boiler water chemical treatment. The steam and condensate system flow diagram was used to undertake the mass and energy balances to determine the amount of energy savings realized. The thermodynamic calculations were applied to determine the energy requirement and savings for the entire system. The amount of condensate recovered is at 1875 Kg/Hr. with heat energy of 431681.25KJ/Kg (16). Recommendations made if well adopted would reduce heat losses from the assumed 15% to 5% or below. Key word: Condensate, Heat energy savings