Industrial process heating equipment and solutions specialist Babcock Wanson has
launched two new electric boiler ranges: the VAP EL 400V three-phase, 50Hz electric
steam boiler, with models from 16 to 360 kW; and the e-Pack industrial electric boiler, with
models from 500 to 17,000 KG/H.
As with all electric steam boilers, VAP EL and e-Pack use electrical energy to boil water
and produce steam for process heating. Unlike many others though, they are configured
for high efficiency approaching 100% with only minor standing losses. The boilers start
quickly on demand – ideal for locations where grid power fluctuates – and react well to
change of load. Steam can be produced in a matter of minutes depending on the capacity
of the boiler.
Precise control of steam pressure – 4.5, 7 or 8.5 barg as standard, with higher pressures
available on demand – has been built into the VAP EL, with multi stage and fully
modulating input of power. With e-Pack boilers, the NAViNERGY operating system allows
both on site and remote monitoring of operating parameters, for maximum convenience.
In addition to their high efficiency, VAP EL and e-Pack electric boilers have a number of
further benefits, including simple installation. As the boilers do not consume fossil fuel,
there is no requirement for chimneys, fuel storage or complicated gas piping. In the case
of VAP EL, its compact size also means it requires minimum space for installation. All
models are fully integrated and come with a Babcock Wanson factory tested control
system for simple and reliable operation and are fully certified by Babcock Wanson in
accordance with the PED for operation throughout Europe. They are delivered ready to
operate, with just the connection to the electricity, feed water and the steam users
required. Commissioning is controlled and repeatable.
Being powered by electricity, VAP EL and e-Pack boilers offer substantial environmental
advantages as they produce no waste combustion gases and have very low overall
emissions. From an operational perspective, this has the added benefit of removing the
need for periodic monitoring of atmospheric emissions. Furthermore, they are quiet in
operation and their robust construction ensures safe operation and long life, which adds to
their environmental credentials.
VAP EL and e-Pack can be used in diverse process industries, such as food processing,
drying, chemical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical, but are best suited to locations where
electricity is a readily available and low-cost resource, or where it is not feasible to install a
fossil fuel fired traditional boiler.
A full range of ancillary equipment, including feed water tanks and pressurised and
atmospheric thermal deaerators, plus pressure reducing stations and steam control valves
are available with VAP EL and e-Pack.
The VAP EL and e-Pack series of electric steam boilers are the latest addition to Babcock
Wanson’s range of products and services for boiler houses and other process heating
needs, including steam generators, thermal fluid heaters, hot water boilers, VOC and
odour treatment by thermal oxidation, water treatment and process air heating solutions.
The company aims to help optimise customer’s energy production with high quality
products and efficient service.
For more information, please contact Babcock Wanson on 020 8953 7111 or
[email protected] or go www.babcock-wanson.com
