Flow Rate: 27 GPM [7 m³/hr] Inlet Temperature: 45°F [7°C] Discharge Temperature: 150-200°F [66-93°C] Target Mix Temperature: 75°F [24°C] Water Inlet Pressure: 45 PSIG [3.1 barg] Steam Supply Pressure: 100 PSIG [6.9 barg]

Heating raw aggregate with outside fluctuating temperatures.

Spancrete in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA, needed help heating raw aggregate prior to entering the mix tank with outside fluctuating temperatures. They needed to: improve consistency of batches, ensure proper curing, improve efficiencies of the current process, and reduce energy costs.

SOLUTION

Hydro-Thermal’s EZ Heater model H2015 was installed in Spancrete’s Waukesha production facility to adhere to each of the specifications desired.

Installation of the unit has proven the inherent advantages of its design with:

• Consistent batches throughout the year to ensure proper curing
• Reduced batch cycle time by 50%
• Decreased energy costs by 25% over other heating practices
• Eliminated hard water maintenance issues with self-cleaning design

GOAL

• Improve batch consistency
• Ensure proper curing
• Eliminate inefficiencies
• Reduce energy costs

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Consistent batches
• Reduced batch cycle time by 50%
• Decreased energy costs by 25%
• Eliminated excessive maintenance

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