Process Heating and Drying

 
 
 
 

Process heating is used for a wide range of activities, including drying, evaporation, separation, curing, heat treatment, melting, and providing heating in order for chemical reactions to occur. Almost all industrial production will require some form of process heating.

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About the Technology
Process heating and drying applications are very varied with different industry sectors requiring different heat sources and temperatures.

Control
Making sure your processes are well controlled can help save energy and reduce running costs.

Insulation and Leaks
Energy losses can be reduced by insulating the outer surfaces of process equipment.

Maintenance
Keep process heating and drying equipment well maintained to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

Heat Recovery Measures
A number of options are available, however a thorough assessment of their cost and suitability should be made before implementing or purchasing.

Drying
Drying can be a high consumer of energy, but there are a number of housekeeping measures that can help reduce energy costs.

 
 

Process Heating and Drying

 
 
 
 
 
 

Did you know...

 
 
 
 
At least 40% of industrial energy use in the UK is directly used in process heating.
 
 

Publications

 
 
 
 
Steam and high temperature hot water boilers technology overview
This overview covers energy saving opportunities for the purchase and operation of steam and high temperature hot water boilers, and presents low-cost measures as well as investment opportunities.

Industrial process control technology overview
This technology overview offers practical steps towards energy saving opportunities in industrial process control.

Process heating technology overview
This overview is an introduction to the savings opportunities in process heating, summarising where energy savings can be made by improving working practices, processes, technologies and equipment.