Chemicals
Steam systems for sustainable chemical production
As a manufacturer of chemicals, it’s likely you rely on steam as a critical thermal energy source for your processes. And it’s clear why so many industrial manufacturers use steam – it’s extremely efficient in transferring heat and easily controllable with the right equipment. Steam flows naturally without the need for pumps and generally requires smaller and lighter pipelines than alternative thermal energy methods.
Benefits of a well-run steam system
Precise temperature control
Excellent heat transfer
Boosted productivity and process efficiency
Opportunities for energy, water and cost savings
Maximum energy recovery
Sustainable chemical manufacturing
How can your steam system help?
The chemicals sector, like every manufacturing industry is facing increasing pressure to take action in ensuring sustainability in processes and reduced carbon output.
Optimising your steam-using processes and ensuring efficiency throughout the steam system could have a significant positive impact on your energy usage and carbon footprint, and we can show you how.
A steam system that is running efficiently will have very little waste, and will return more condensate back to the boiler – this offers an exceptional return on investment and has a range of sustainability benefits.
In addition to the sustainability and carbon reduction benefits, a steam system that is running at its best will also ensure reduced downtime, excellent productivity, and product quality.
Sustainability benefits
Our sustainable approach
Our solutions for energy savings
If you are interested in finding out more about these solutions, contact us to discuss your requirements and how we can support you with energy recovery.
Steam solutions to improve process operating efficiency
Our customers in the chemical industry expect high quality products that meet regulatory standards and that are manufactured using sustainable methods and materials.
We know that for the chemicals sector, balancing the demand for consistent plant operation and maximum production uptime, with efficiently using raw materials while seeking sustainable alternatives and reducing environmental impact is a challenge.
We can support you with identifying the opportunities that will deliver cost effective efficiency gains, while at the same time benefitting your productivity.
Heat tracing, condensate management, heat transfer, pressure reducing applications, temperature and pressure control, desuperheating and thermocompression applications are all areas where we can provide support and solutions.
Benefits of working with GESTRA
System performance
High quality steam solutions
Save energy
Save energy and reduce emissions
Reduce downtime
Reduce downtime with reliable solutions
Reduce maintenance
Reduce maintenance with long life solutions
Improve operations
Improve process efficiency
Worldwide support
we have expert engineers across the so there will always be a GESTRA expert on for doorstep
Related to the chemicals industry
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UNA ball float steam trap
Suited to steam-regulated heat exchangers, vacuum systems, drying cylinders, steam driers and systems with very low operating or differential pressures, GESTRA's ball float steam trap remove condensate from steam, cold condensate and distillates.
MK thermostatic steam traps
Membrane steam traps with a membrane regulator are highly responsive and ideal for saturated steam systems, steam tracing, heating coils, air heaters, steam roller/iron and tyre presses.
BK thermostatic steam traps - bimetallic
Bimetallic steam traps are highly responsive, very efficient and extremely resistant, making them ideal for superheated and saturated steam systems, along with steam tracing and heating coils.