Impact of Condensate Recovery on Boiler Fuel Consumption in Textile Sector

Energy is one of the main cost factors in the textile industry. Especially in times of high energy price volatility, improving energy-efficiency should be a primary concern for textile plants. There are various energy-efficiency improving opportunities that exist in every textile plant, many of which are cost-effective. Energy consciousness and environmental awareness have transformed condensate from an inexpensive byproduct of steam distribution to a valuable resource that can substantially reduce operating costs. The flash steam generated can contain up to half of the total energy of the condensate, hence flash steam recovery is also an essential part of an energy efficient system. This paper provides information on the steam consumption and recovery technologies and measures applicable to the textile industry. The paper includes case studies from various textile plants in sachin GIDC (Gujarat) and also provides the range of saving under varying conditions