To generate steam, water is heated in a steam boiler . The oxygen contained in the water can cause corrosion – therefore, the water is thermally degassed . OXYSTEAM addresses this issue directly: The degassed O₂ content is measured in the steam gas phase, and the discharge valve for the purge steam is precisely controlled. This measurably reduces steam losses.


 Why degas water in a steam boiler?
 
 
 Dissolved oxygen in the boiler/feed water can lead to dangerous corrosion.
 
 
 During thermal degassing, oxygen passes into the steam vapors.
 
 
 These are vented into the environment as "sweeping steam" via a valve.
 
 
 Typical steam loss : 0.2 to 0.5% of boiler steam output



 This is how Oxysteam works
 
 
 Measurement: OXYTRANS TR measures the degassed O₂ content in the steam gas phase in the dome head space of the steam boiler.
 
 
 Control: The valve for releasing the sweeping steam is controlled precisely according to the measurement.
 
 
 Result: The remaining opening time of the valve is a measure of steam savings.



 What you can achieve with this
 
 
 Reduction of steam losses by up to 95%
 
 
 Transparent, measurement-based valve control instead of "rule of thumb"
 
 
 Direct impact on steam loss and operating costs (depending on boiler operation)



 Example calculation
 Boiler capacity: 10 t/h
 Assumed steam loss: 0.3%
 Annual operation: 365 days x 24 h = 8,760 h
 Steam loss per year: 263 t
 Savings: 250 tons
 Approach: 40 EUR per ton of steam
 Savings: €10,000 per year
 Return on investment: less than 6 months


 core component
 
 
 OXYTRANS TR for O₂ measurement in the vapor-gas phase
 
 
 Control valve for controlled venting of the sweeping steam



 contact
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 Modular design & extensions
 OXYTRANS TR – O₂ measurement (optical; in-line)
 Sensors & Measurement Technology