Kurita America, a segment of the prominent global supplier of industrial water treatment solutions, Kurita Group, has today unveiled the launch of Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology in North America.
This innovative, patent-pending technology, originally created by Kurita Water Industries in Japan, aims to boost operational efficiency, enhance productivity, and save energy in industrial production settings.
The Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology is continuously injected into the steam line before the designated heat exchanger to improve the water-repelling properties of surfaces, significantly increasing heat transfer efficiency. Concurrently, it reduces steam usage, which in turn decreases fuel consumption and ultimately lowers greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
When steam from the boiler condenses on the heat exchanger’s surface, it releases latent heat while forming a thin film. This film is a major barrier to effective heat transfer during production processes. Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology addresses this issue by removing the water film, leading to a steam consumption reduction of five to ten percent, based on Kurita’s field data.
“We are thrilled to introduce this groundbreaking technology to our clients in the U.S. and Canada,” stated Joe Hoyt, director of heavy industry. “Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology has enabled our global customers to lower costs while minimizing water usage and carbon emissions.”
This technology is part of Kurita’s Value+ solutions portfolio, which encompasses specific products, technologies, and business models designed to effectively conserve water and reduce GHG emissions and industrial waste.
Kurita’s Value+ technologies also enhance productivity and profitability in various sectors, including paper and pulp, oil and gas, and chemical and hydrocarbon manufacturing processes.
Source :Kurita America
