Superior response to high steam demand

In a conventional firetube boiler, a sudden increase in steam demand typically leads to a noticeable drop in steam pressure. This pressure instability can create operational challenges, including:

• Carry-over of water into the steam system
• Low water level conditions
• Reduced process efficiency
• Risk of compromised product quality

The root cause lies in the large volume of water stored inside a firetube boiler. This creates significant thermal inertia, meaning the boiler cannot adjust quickly enough when demand spikes.

The Clayton Steam Generator operates on a fundamentally different principle. Instead of heating a large reservoir of water, the Clayton system heats only the precise amount of water required for the steam output needed at that moment.

Key performance advantages include:

• Steam production that increases or decreases immediately with demand
• Constant pressure operation, even during peak loads
• Forced flow on both the water side and combustion side
• No inertia from large water content

Because the system contains very little water, the Clayton Steam Generator reacts instantly. Steam output follows burner input without delay, ensuring stable steam pressure and consistent process control.

At the Vallourec plant, the world leader in premium steel tubing, two Clayton Steam Generators operate together to match steam output precisely to demand.

In this facility, a high steam flow is required at the beginning of each batch process for thermal degassing. The Clayton Steam Generator meets this peak demand while maintaining steam pressure consistently between 14 and 15 barg, ensuring smooth operation throughout the process.

For industries facing fluctuating or high peak steam requirements, the Clayton Steam Generator delivers unmatched responsiveness. By producing steam only as needed, eliminating thermal inertia, and maintaining constant pressure even under extreme demand, Clayton provides a superior solution compared to traditional boiler designs.

Clayton Steam Systems continues to help manufacturers achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and product quality through advanced once-through steam technology.