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Frozen Potato Packager Saves Over $80K per Year

Packager saves money by replacing a heat exchanger with direct steam
A packager of frozen potatoes for the commercial market needed to replace an aging heat exchanger used to heat water for their wash down hose stations and spray bars. The heat exchanger was not holding temperature and required frequent cleanings because of scaling.

They chose an EZ Heater^® skid constructed of 316SS stainless steel to heat water for a wet wash down environment during the skinning and cleaning of potatoes. Variable flow rates and water pressures necessitate a recirculation pump on the skid to help ensure proper temperatures during fluctuations.

The EZ Skid provides enough hot water for high demand times, never needs cleaning and has shown an energy savings of over $80,000 (USD) per year. The system paid for itself in less than four months.

Operating Conditions -

Unlike heat exchangers or spargers, the Hydroheater^® is designed only for your process conditions and unique application. We need to know a few things about your conditions, such as temperature range, steam pressure, and flow rates to size a heater specifically for you. When you click on our application data sheet and fill in the information, we will contact you within one business day. After an initial conversation with a sales representative or one of our engineers, we will then provide you with a custom quote for the Hydroheater best suited for your process.

Yes, I want to save energy and have more control using direct steam injection. Please complete the Application Data Sheet which helps us understand your process conditions such as fluid density, flow rates and temperature parameters.