ESSENTIAL
MANY IMPORTANT INDUSTRIES DEPEND ON IT
Every day Natural Technology helps keep us safe and the energy flowing.
Food
Beverage
Hospitals and Health
Oil and Gas
Chemicals
Pharmaceutical
Original Equipment Manufacturers
Power Generation
VERSATILE
WHY STEAM IS THE PREFERRED CHOICE
Every day Natural Technology helps with a variety of applications and uses.
- Electrical power generation
- Humidification
- Sterilization
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Cooling/refrigeration
POWERFUL
CAPABILITIES NO OTHER FLUID CAN MATCH
High energy density
Enabling effective transfer of large quantities of energy
Precise temperature control
Easy management of steam temperature through pressure control
Smaller infrastructure
Minimize valuable process space
Flows naturally
Without the need for pumps
Efficient Heat transfer
Can be applied onto heating surfaces or directly onto product
Natural Water Cycle
Leaves only water for recovery and reuse
Supporting industry as the world transitions to a sustainable tomorrow
Next stop Net-Zero – Natural Technology that is future ready, now
LIFE DEPENDS ON IT
Steam lets us live on Earth.
The steam and condensate loop emulates the water cycle, which controls planetary temperature and provides hydration for all life.
Steam lets us leave Earth.
The Saturn V rocket used two of the biggest steam engines ever made.
STEAM - THE TRANSITION TO GREENER TECHNOLOGIES
More and more industries and organisations are recognizing steam as the Natural Technology that fits with their sustainability agendas. With new steam generation technologies, we're on a path towards carbon-free steam generation.
more likely to invest in greener steam technology following Covid-19.
% of survey respondents, Source: Aggreko Report (March 2021)
immediate energy savings through better maintenance and low-cost improvements of steam systems.
% of survey respondents, Source: Aggreko Report (March 2021)
RENEWABLE, ELECTRIC STEAM
Carbon-free, emission-free, and 100% renewable steam. Higher capacity users in commercial and industrial sectors are able to decarbonize their steam generation today, thanks to the power of electric systems. Such systems align well with the portfolio of solutions driving progressive companies towards a truly sustainable business.
When coupled with 100% renewable power sources, such as hydroelectric, PV solar and wind, electric steam generators and boilers are capable of 1 to 20 tonnes of steam production with no emission or carbon generation. They are capable of converting renewable electricity into steam at 97% energy conversion efficiency.
BIOMASS STEAM BOILERS
Steam can be generated from combustion of organic waste materials such as olive pulp, rice husks and palm kernel shells created from various manufacturing processes. Biomass can be used to generate electrical energy as well as heat, when used in a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. The reduction of organic waste and the utilization of biomass, helps to improve environmental sustainability and lower energy bills.
THERMAL STORAGE
ZERO EMISSION STEAM
STEAM FROM HYDROGEN
HYDROGEN’S ROLE IN DECARBONISATION
STEAM GENERATING BOILERS
NET ZERO HYDROGEN POWER
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
STEAM'S ROLE IN A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
THERMAL STORAGE
ZERO EMISSION STEAM
THERMAL STORAGE
Thermal storage offer a sustainable steam generation alternative, harnessing renewable electricity which is stored as thermal energy, enabling release of steam on demand for an array of industrial applications. Each thermal battery has an expected thermal efficiency of above 90%, a lifespan of 20+ years with minimal maintenance and no loss of performance. An exciting pathway to zero emission steam.
STEAM GENERATING BOILERS
NET ZERO HYDROGEN POWER
STEAM GENERATING BOILERS
While burning natural gas generates approximately 10% carbon, burning hydrogen generates no carbon emissions. Hydrogen-only energy centres are developed specifically to support the UK Government’s target of net zero by 2050.
This technology is well suited to boilers for steam generation. The hydrogen infrastructure requires further development, but there is no cost premium for a zero carbon hydrogen-ready burner for steam generation at scale. The technology has also demonstrated a 10% reduction in flue gas volumes, meaning significantly improved boiler efficiency.
SHOWCASE: DIGITALIZATION
Remote monitoring and control of steam systems will play a key role in steam's sustainability journey.
In place of inefficient reactive responses to problems, digitalization brings early alerts, predictability and rapid problem-solving, with new levels of control for customers.
Greater efficiency
Problems are detected and acted on immediately, before more severe issues arise.
Carbon savings
Optimized steam systems result in a saving as energy emissions are reduced.
Process gains
Sub-optimal system detection enables improved process productivity.
COME AND WORK WITH NATURAL TECHNOLOGY
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