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Direct Steam injection is a direct method of heating that mixes precisely metered amounts of steam directly with a liquid or slurry – providing an instantaneous transfer of heat from steam to the liquid. Direct steam injection heaters are extremely compact and efficient.
Direct steam offers significant advantages over the life of the heating system. Direct steam heating requires less floor space and weights much less than other technologies currently utilized. Due to its reduced weight constraints, direct steam heating equipment can be mounted in-line or above the treatment process leaving precious floor space for other process equipment. Direct steam heaters are also much easier to clean and require minimal access due to their compact design. Minimal maintenance is required due to the injection process. Overall, direct steam heating performs better and leads to reduced costs of ownership when evaluating the technology to current practices.
The key to Hydro-Thermal's unmatched ability to control product temperature is created by precisely controlling the flow of steam where it intersects the liquid or slurry.
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