Forbes Marshall showcases sustainable steam Solutions at International Rice and Grains Tech Expo 2026

Recently, Forbes Marshall exhibited at the International Rice and Grains Tech Expo 2026, from 5 to 7 June in Hyderabad.

The event served as a key platform to connect with several millers and consultants across the southern belt, showcasing specialised engineered thermal energy systems designed to tackle the industry’s most critical hurdle: escalating fuel costs.

Most of the rice milling plants faces two major processing bottlenecks that drive up variable overheads and damage final yield:

• Parboiling Pressure Fluctuations: Standard pressure control setups struggle to maintain stability against boiler fluctuations. The resulting pressure spikes cause uneven steam distribution, leading to non-uniform grain gelatinisation and costly colour defects.
• Paddy Dryer Inefficiencies: Traditional drying loops vent valuable low-pressure flash steam directly into the atmosphere. This inefficient steam usage inflates fuel bills and causes erratic temperature fluctuations that crack the grains.

To resolve these systemic inefficiencies, Forbes Marshall showcased pre-engineered loops built to stabilise processes and deliver measurable fuel savings:

1. Precise Parboiling Systems

• PID-Based Pressure Reduction with Integrated Flow Indication: Combines ultra-precise pressure control with instantaneous condensate removal to eliminate cold spots during the parboiling cycle.
• Automated Pressure Regulation Stations: Delivers a rock-steady downstream steam supply regardless of upstream boiler fluctuations, guaranteeing uniform grain colour and repeatable batch quality.

2. Optimised Paddy Dryer Loops

• Equipment Level Steam Pressure Optimisation: Runs dual loops to manage temperature and pressure simultaneously, ensuring dry saturated steam enters the dryer to accelerate drying cycles.
• Condensate and Flash Steam Recovery: A zero-vent system that captures low-pressure flash steam and returns high-temperature condensate directly to the feed water tank, recovering significant thermal energy.
• Effective Condensate Management: High-efficiency drainage loops eliminate condensate backlogs, keeping a uniform temperature across dryer coils to prevent grain cracking.

Our engagement at the exhibition highlights our dedication to providing engineered solutions that help rice processors make their operations cleaner, greener, and more profitable.

Ready to optimise your milling efficiency? Contact our process optimisation specialists today.