3-stage heat recovery for starch drying
Reduce steam consumption and improve energy efficiency
Reduce steam consumption and improve energy efficiency
Steam consumption is a major operating cost in industrial starch drying. Recovering energy from the drying process offers significant opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce production costs.
Ingetecsa’s proven 3-stage heat recovery system recovers thermal energy from hot condensate and flash steam to preheat the incoming drying air, reducing the demand for fresh boiler steam.
Steam savings of up to 28% can be achieved, with performance guarantees based on the specific operating conditions of each installation.
The system can be integrated into new starch drying plants or incorporated into existing installations to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Ingetecsa’s 3-stage heat recovery system is designed for steam-heated starch drying installations where reducing energy consumption is a priority.
The system is suitable for a wide range of native and modified starch applications, including potato, wheat, maize (corn), tapioca (cassava) and rice starch.
It can be incorporated into new drying plants or considered as an energy efficiency upgrade for existing installations.
The achievable steam savings depend on the operating conditions, available condensate energy and integration with the drying system. Ingetecsa evaluates each application individually and can provide project-specific performance guarantees.
In conventional steam-heated starch drying systems, a significant amount of thermal energy remains available in the condensate leaving the main air heater.
Ingetecsa’s 3-stage heat recovery system makes use of this energy to progressively preheat the incoming drying air before final heating with fresh boiler steam.
By recovering both latent and sensible heat, the system reduces the amount of fresh steam required to reach the desired drying temperature.
The result is a more energy-efficient drying process, with steam savings of up to 28% and project-specific performance guarantees.
The system is engineered to match the operating conditions and requirements of each starch drying installation.
Key advantages of 3-stage heat recovery
Up to 28% steam savings
Reduce fresh steam consumption by up to 28% by recovering thermal energy from the drying process.
Guaranteed performance
Benefit from project-specific performance guarantees based on the operating conditions of your starch drying installation.
Lower operating costs
Reduce energy costs and improve the overall economics of starch production through more efficient steam utilisation.
Proven industrial technology
Rely on a well-established heat recovery concept, successfully implemented by Ingetecsa in industrial starch drying installations.
Integration into existing plants
Improve the energy efficiency of existing starch drying systems without necessarily replacing the complete drying installation.
Improved thermal efficiency
Make better use of available condensate energy by recovering heat that would otherwise be lost.
Looking to reduce steam consumption in your starch drying plant?
Ingetecsa's proven 3-stage heat recovery system can reduce steam consumption by up to 28%, with project-specific performance guarantees. Contact our engineers to explore the potential energy savings for your existing or new starch drying installation.
The performance of a 3-stage heat recovery system depends on the operating conditions and requirements of the starch drying installation.
Key factors include:
≡ Drying capacity: The required production throughput and associated heating demand.
≡ Steam supply conditions: The available steam pressure and operating characteristics of the heating system.
≡ Process air requirements: The required airflow and drying air temperature.
≡ Operating profile: Production hours, load variations and typical operating conditions.
≡ Existing equipment: The available space and opportunities for integration into the drying installation.
≡ Energy saving potential: The achievable reduction in fresh steam consumption under the specified operating conditions.
Ingetecsa evaluates these parameters to develop a suitable heat recovery solution and establish project-specific performance guarantees.
Ingetecsa has decades of experience in the design and supply of industrial starch drying systems, including integrated heat recovery solutions.
Our 3-stage heat recovery concept has been successfully implemented in many installations, helping starch producers reduce steam consumption and improve energy efficiency.
Each system is engineered around the specific operating conditions of the plant, with particular attention to reliable operation, process integration and measurable energy savings.
From initial evaluation and engineering through to commissioning and performance verification, Ingetecsa provides the technical expertise needed to implement an effective heat recovery solution.
Discuss your starch drying energy savings
Whether you are developing a new starch drying plant or looking to reduce energy consumption in an existing installation, Ingetecsa can help you evaluate the benefits of 3-stage heat recovery. Contact our engineers to discuss your drying capacity, steam consumption and potential energy savings.