Steam Injection Heating Blog
ProSonix specializes in steam injection heating solutions for a variety of process heating applications for fluid processing.
From instant hot water supply for food processing to more complex hi-solids and hi-viscosity slurry heating applications, our steam to water heat exchangers provide efficiency and reliable performance. PSX heaters can be used for inline water heating, in-tank steam jet sparging, and critical process temperature control applications such as jacketed reactor vessel heating.
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August 19, 2024
Are you considering switching from a heat exchanger to direct steam heating? Here are a few things you need to know. Many process engineers understand […]
February 16, 2024
A reliable supply of very hot (180°F, 82°C) water is critical to meet sanitation needs in meat processing plants. A large meat processing plant located […]
January 22, 2024
ProSonix heaters typically use a pneumatic (air) modulating actuator to control the steam flow to maintain fluid temperature. Our ProJet heaters use an external steam […]
November 21, 2023
Direct steam heating introduces water as condensed steam into the fluid being heated. Most fluids being heated are water, or water-based slurries. In those cases, there […]
October 3, 2023
Many production facilities have a need for hot water throughout the plant. Examples would include hot water dilution, tank fill, or cases where hot water […]
August 24, 2023
In the ethanol industry, “beer” is a mixture of ethanol, non-fermentable solids, and water. The ethanol is separated from the water, and other impurities, in a […]
July 31, 2023
Estimating how much steam is required for your heating application is an important first step. Our online steam calculator will allow you to determine how […]
July 13, 2023
Because a ProSonix direct steam heater adds condensed steam to the fluid used in a food process, many wonder if there are restrictions on the […]
June 22, 2023
The ProJet® sanitary water heater is designed for applications where products are produced for human consumption, or CIP washdown of the water system is required. […]
October 25, 2022
Maintaining the boiler feedwater heating system is critical to increasing efficiency and improving reliability. The number one cause of boiler tube failure is oxygen attack. […]
August 3, 2022
What is the best steam pressure for my application? We are often asked by customers if there is an advantage to using lower or higher […]
June 28, 2022
The starch Jet Cooker is a unique and important process heating device for the production of corn sweeteners and starch grain ethanol. Its primary role […]