MYR 590,246 saved for an oleochemical plant in Malaysia through condensate and flash steam recovery

8,726 Kilograms per hour condensate was recovered to the feedwater tank at a significantly low temperature of 80°C (176°F)

342 Kilograms per hour condensate was being drained.

100% Flash steam, i.e. 595 Kilograms per hour, was vented to the atmosphere.

Forbes Marshall conducted a study of the refinery complex and the following solutions were recommended and implemented:

• A FlashJet™ Pump (FJP) was installed to recover condensate and 100% flash steam. This also enabled recovering condensate at a higher temperature.
• A Deaerator Head (FMDH) System was installed on the feedwater tank to enable the proper mixing of condensate, flash steam and makeup water.

Condensate recovery improved from 8726 to 9068 Kilograms per hour (19.2K to 19.9K Pounds per hour)

Temperature of condensate recovered improved from 80 to 98°C (176 to 208.4°F)

Flash steam recovery improved from 0 to 100% (595 Kilograms per hour)

Annual monetary savings of MYR 590,246 (~USD 139,900 *conversion based on exchange rates)