Condensate Pump
Steam-Powered Condensate Pumps
In steam and condensate systems, it is often inevitable that heat exchangers are installed at a lower level than the condensate main, so that the condensate has to be lifted. If the service pressure in the condensate system is high enough, the condensate line to the heat exchangers can also be installed so that it rises constantly, to prevent sudden changes in height.
If the service pressure in the condensate system is not sufficient to transport the condensate back to the boiler house, condensate return systems are needed.
Booster steam is used for level-dependent transport of the condensate from the condensate tank to the feedwater tank, either via a steam-powered condensate return unit (type FPS or KH) or by means of condensate pumps.
GESTRA float type Steam-Powered Condensate Pump, FPS do not require electrically-driven pumps to push the condensate to the main condensate tank, because they are powered by booster steam. The FPS units are designed for condensate flowrates up to 6 t/h and a max. service pressure of 13 bar.
They are fitted with the corresponding non-return valves and supplied completely mounted and interconnected with counter-flanges, bolts and gaskets.
GESTRA Electrode type Steam-Powered Condensate Pump, KH are designed for condensate flowrates up to 10 t/h and a max. service pressure of 13 bar.
These condensate return systems are fitted with the corresponding valves, pressure gauge assembly, solenoid valves for vent line and booster steam feed, level probe for automatic control of the return system and non-return valves, and are supplied completely mounted and interconnected with counter-flanges, bolts and gaskets.