The specific steam consumption (SSC) and condensate recovery factor (CRF) of desolventising toaster (DT) and heater varies by 20% resulting in increased costs.
In today’s dynamic and competitive landscape, where energy costs continue to rise, maintaining an efficient steam system is imperative. An increase in SSC and reduction in CRF leads to incremental fuel and fresh water consumption and solvent (hexine) consumption.
SSC and CRF variation factors include:
- the design of the steam condensate system,
- uptime of components and control loops,
- proportion of direct and indirect steam,
- operating pressures,
- operating procedures,
- moisture in seed (varying over time)
- seed type,
- machine speed, and
- operator experience.
Key parameters we monitor
Specific steam consumption
Condensate recovery factor
Operating steam pressures
Chamber temperatures
DOC (De-oiled Cake) temperature
Hexane duct temperature
Open Steam Pressure
Heater temperature and vacuum
Production
Uptime of individual components
