What is waste heat?

Machines and mechanical equipment generate heat when in use. Boilers lose heat while producing heat. If this heat is not directly used for basic production but is lost externally, it becomes waste heat. It is crucial to make full use of this waste heat, as it can reduce costs, fuel consumption, and emissions.

Methods for utilizing waste heat

In recent years, technological advancements have enabled us to develop methods for collecting waste heat and utilizing it to improve energy efficiency. These include feedwater economizers, condensing economizers, flue gas collectors, and other methods. Collected waste heat can be used for a variety of different purposes. The most effective way to utilize waste heat is at the boiler site.

1. Power Generation  

Collected waste heat can be fed back into the system to promote steam production for power generation. This reduces the amount of fuel required to produce new steam and electricity for plant operations.  

2. Heating Facility  

Waste heat can be redistributed to control facility temperatures. Since boilers generate heat during operation, fans can be used to redistribute this heat to other areas to manage environmental temperatures. This not only lowers temperatures in operational areas but also reduces the fuel required for heating other parts of the building.  

3. Hot Water  

Finally, waste heat can be collected and used in the water supply process of your existing boiler. This water can be utilized for daily operations, including cleaning, sanitation, disinfection, or bathing. 

TAIGUO Boilers' Sustainability

TAIGUO Boilers have always adhered to the concepts of innovation and exploration, continuously seeking sustainable solutions and pushing the boundaries of existing technology. Sustainability is particularly important to TAIGUO Boilers, and heat recovery is an important means of improving efficiency, reducing fuel demand, and thereby reducing emissions.