Steam & boiler installations in the food sector
Utilities
At a batch-driven food producer, steam demand fluctuated sharply due to changing recipes and CIP cycles. The challenge: stable steam conditions and higher availability without additional downtime.
About the case
Context:
A brownfield environment with malting/milling/brewing applications where peaks and partial load alternate rapidly. Objective: improve pressure/temperature stability, reduce fuel consumption and ensure compliance (PED, EN 12952/12953).
Approach:
We drew up a process and utility balance per consumer, decoupled process steam from utility/CIP steam and mapped peak profiles. The boiler house was redesigned with an economiser and deaerator; a pressure cascade per consumer prevents oversizing. Condensate return and flash steam recovery were integrated. Safety chains and controls were laid down in the FRS and interlock and alarm lists; IO lists and PFDs/PFBs support execution. We drew up the specifications (including test/acceptance requirements) to ensure unambiguous tendering and inspection.
Result:
More stable product quality, lower fuel consumption through heat recovery and condensate return, and higher availability thanks to clear test and MOC procedures. The pressure cascade allowed more compact components to be selected; flash steam recovery delivered additional efficiency gains.