Overview
Liquefaction in ethanol production often faces hurdles that can hinder efficiency and profitability. Inconsistent heating within the cook tube can lead to uneven starch cooking, which increases enzyme usage and prolongs cook times. These inefficiencies not only lower ethanol yield per bushel but also increase both energy consumption and operational costs.
Rely on Hydro-Thermal’s Direct Steam Injection technology in your liquefaction process for precise, consistent temperatures that lead to:
- Consistent starch from precise temperature and mechanical shear
- Reduced enzyme usage for enhanced efficiency by delivering consistent and accurate cooking conditions
- Decreased cook times speed up the conversion process, improving production timelines
- Higher ethanol yield per bushel, maximizing output and the bottom line
- Accurate control holds the temperature set-point to within ±1°F for reliable performance
- Effective operation even under variable flow rates and extreme turndown ratios
Hydroheater®
Also known as the Jetcooker™, our Hydroheater® has the longest proven history of heating and processing a complex range of liquids and materials. Known for its adjustability, durability, and power, the near century of engineering and innovation behind the design of this workhorse speaks for itself.
- Volume capability: 1 up to 6,700 gpm [0.2 up to 1,522 m³/hr]
NOH™ (Non-Obstructing Heater)
The Non-Obstructing Heater is rugged enough to handle even the toughest abrasive materials, like sand and grit, to fibrous materials and large particulates.
- Its non-obstructive design protects against plugging, fouling, and pressure drop with its powerful, unrestricted flow.
- Volume capability: 30 up to 3,035 gpm [6.8 up to 689 m³/hr]
Solaris®
Perfect for viscous slurries, the Solaris® heater features an optimized straight-through design and low shear flow perfect for heavy slurries with medium consistency or higher solid contents. The flow diffuser injects steam across the entire cross-section to ensure thorough mixing and a uniform temperature profile even at a high volume and flow rate.
- Volume capability: 5 up to 25,000 gpm [1 up to 5,678 m³/hr]
EZ Heater®
The EZ Heater® is the industry leader in all hot water applications with its unique internal modulation, and self-cleaning ability. With on-demand hot water where you need it, the EZ Heater is ideal for washing stations, Clean in Place (CIP) systems, and anywhere reliable hot water is needed.
- Volume capability: 2 up to 1,350 gpm [.5 up to 306 m3/hr]