Recovers energy

Fulton's new TDS (total dissolved solids) blowdown, energy recovery system is designed to increase boiler efficiency and reduce demand on services/ utilities which, the company says, reduces fuel, water and effluent bills.

The TDS Energy Recovery System recovers virtually all heat energy from the blowdown and feeds it back into the steam system. This raises the temperature of the feed water directly to the boiler and cold make-up to the hotwell tank. The system can boost the boiler feed water temperature to 100°C, which helps to prolong boiler life by reducing pressure drop and thermal shock on the pressure vessel, experienced when relatively cold water is added. This also helps create a stable steam supply.