Equipment | Komax Inline Steam Heaters
Inline unit showing the radial chambers that efficiently mix steam and water.
Komax Inline Steam Injection Heater equipped with an Emech actuator for precise temperature control.
A plentiful supply of water at a precise set-point is a necessary requirement in all food plants. Cleaning and sanitation shifts require a high water temperature to meet HACCP compliance requirements. Jacketed cookers and other heat exchange equipment may require even higher water temperatures or pure steam for operation. BIRKO has several robust solutions to offer any plant struggling with high volume hot water or steam supply problems.
Komax Direct Injector Steam Heaters are a breakthrough in water heating and mixing technology providing high energy efficiency and no maintenance cost.
Compact, inline flanged steam heaters are the same diameter as the incoming cold water feed line. They provide an unlimited supply of hot water – instantly.
• 99% to 100% efficient
• 20% to 30% more energy efficient than other heat exchange systems
• Dramatically reduces noise and scaling
• Low capital investment
• No moving parts means no maintenance costs
Operation:
Steam and cold water are instantly blended by Komax’s unique internal static mixer design. Thorough mixing and uniform temperature are achieved using six radially chambered static mixing elements that produce and mix very fine steam bubbles into the water stream. With a single modulating steam control valve the Komax direct steam heater provides better then a 10:1 turndown capability. Very precise temperature control is possible when coupled with an Emech temperature control actuator also available from BIRKO’s Equipment Division. Komax inline steam heaters are easily and conveniently installed in lines from 2 inches to 24 inches in diameter in sizes from 30 gpm to 10,000 gpm. Additional information can be found on the Komax website.
View and download an application brief in pdf format discussing a Komax/Emech application.
BIRKO provides a final specification for all UltraCleanT.M. Systems and assists the plant’s maintenance department with installation, start-up and calibration, as well as employee training. We are committed to the ongoing success of your operation so please contact us for wearable parts and maintenance support. BIRKO can also provide chemical use analysis and recommendations to cover your specific plant cleaning or sanitation issues.
For assistance specifying the correct Komax Inline Heater for your plant contact the Birko Equipment Division or your Birko Technical Representative.