Advanced electrode boilers dramatically reduce the risk of explosion, fire, and noxious emissions associated with fossil fuel burning units
In industry, gas-fired boilers have been the standard for decades to produce steam and heat process water. However, not all boilers are created equal in terms of safety. By definition, combustion-fueled boilers can emit harmful vapors, leak gas, and even cause explosions and fires.
To dramatically improve operator and environmental safety, industry is turning toward modern electric boilers that eliminate many of these risks. The most advanced electrode boilers not only match the capacity of large gas or oil-fired boilers but are safer and more compact, maximizing energy efficiency, improving reliability, and minimizing maintenance.
How Electric Boilers Function
Electric boilers utilize the conductive and resistive properties of water to carry electric current and generate steam. An A.C. current flows from an electrode of one phase to ground using the water as a conductor. Since chemicals in the water provide conductivity, the current flow generates heat directly in the water itself. The more current (amps) that flows, the more heat (BTUs) is generated, and the more steam produced.
The Benefits of Electric Boilers
- With the jet type electrode boilers, there are no combustion hazards because there are no flames, fumes, fuel lines or storage tanks, which minimizes the risk of explosions and fires.
- There is no chance of electrical mishap or fire from the boiler. In case of an electrical short, the breaker that protects the high voltage circuit trips in a matter of milliseconds, protecting the boiler and the electrical network.
- Since the design does not rely on combustion, it does not create emissions that would endanger the operator or environment. In addition, the design eliminates many environmental issues associated with fuel burning boilers such as fuel fumes, fly ash, and large obtrusive exhaust stacks.
- Electric Boilers are extremely energy efficient. For example, in Acme Engineering’s CEJS High Voltage Electrode Steam Boiler, almost 100% of the electrical energy is converted into heat with no stack or heat transfer losses.
For more info, contact Robert Presser at Acme Engineering at e-mail: rpresser@acmeprod.com, phone: 1-518-236-5659, or web: www.acmeprod.com/