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Electrically heated steam generator

Emission-free steam generation for industrial process heat applications

What is an electrically heated steam generator?

An electrically heated steam generator produces process steam using electric heating elements that evaporate feedwater in a controlled manner. Heat is generated without combustion, emission-free at the installation site and with high control accuracy. 

System Properties:

Electrically heated steam generators are particularly suitable for industrial applications with medium steam demand, high requirements for temperature stability and locations without gas infrastructure or with a clear decarbonization strategy. AURA´s electrically heated steam generators enable precise, safe and flexible steam generation for modern production processes. 

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Exemplary system: 110kW, 3-4 bar (g), with superheated steam 300°C

Operating principle

The feedwater is heated by electric heating elements. Electrical energy is converted almost entirely into heat, resulting in controlled evaporation of the water. 

  1. Feedwater supply
  2. Electric heating
  3. Steam generation
  4. Pressure and temperature control
  5. Safety monitoring

The output of the steam generator is continuously adjusted to current demand via power control and automation technlogy. 

Advantages

  • Emission-free steam generation
  • High control accuracy
  • Low maintenance effort
  • Fast start-up times / automated operation

Typical applications

  • Sterilization and hygienization processes
  • Food processing
  • Pharmaceutical and chemical processes
  • Laboratory and pilot systems
  • Humidity and temperature control processes

For medium steam demand, when emissions need to be reduced or renewable energy can be used.

Very efficient, electrical energy is almost entirely converted into heat. 

No, the elimination of a burner and flue gas system significantly reduces maintenance requirements. 

Yes, it can be integrated as a supplementary, peak load or redundancy system. 

Yes, electric systems respond very quickly to changes in demand. 

Yes, in combination with green electricity, near CO₂-neutral steam generation is possible. 

Depending on the design, appropriate safety adaptations can be implemented.