Application and Advantages of EPCB Biomass Steam Boiler in Brewing Industry

Driven by the current global energy transformation and sustainable development strategy, biomass steam boiler is gradually becoming an important equipment widely used in the industrial field with the advantages of cleanliness, environmental protection, energy saving and high efficiency. Especially in the brewing industry, biomass steam boiler not only optimizes the production process, but also greatly reduces the energy cost, helping enterprises achieve the goal of green production.

EPCB boiler, as a professional boiler manufacturer, has accumulated technology for more than 70 years and is committed to the research and development and manufacture of high-efficiency and energy-saving boilers. With its outstanding technical advantages, EPCB Boiler have a good reputation and market share in the global market, especially in energy saving and emission reduction and intelligent control technology, which has always been in the leading position in the industry.

Biomass steam boiler has a wide range of potential applications in the brewing industry, including heating, sterilization, fermentation, distillation and other links. The high-temperature and high-pressure steam provided by the boiler can effectively improve the efficiency of brewing process, such as heating raw materials by steam to improve saccharification efficiency, maintaining the constant temperature of fermentation tank to promote yeast activity, and providing stable steam for distillation process. In addition, the boiler can also be used for equipment sterilization to ensure the hygienic standard of the production environment.

The environmental protection and cost-saving characteristics of biomass steam boiler make it an important choice for liquor-making industry. Using biomass fuel can achieve carbon neutrality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which is in line with the trend of green production. At the same time, compared with traditional oil-fired or gas-fired boilers, the operating cost of biomass boilers is 50% to 80% lower, which helps enterprises to effectively reduce production costs.

Definition and Working Principle of Biomass Steam Boiler

1. Definition of Biomass Steam Boiler

Biomass steam boiler is an environment-friendly steam boiler with renewable energy as fuel. It generates high-temperature heat energy by burning various biomass fuels, such as sawdust, agricultural residues, straws, sawdust, wood particles, palm shells, etc., and converts water into steam for industrial production.

Different from traditional coal-fired and oil-fired boilers, biomass steam boilers use energy from agricultural and forestry wastes and bioenergy, which belongs to a clean energy system. Its combustion process is carbon neutral, that is, the carbon dioxide released during fuel combustion is equal to the carbon dioxide absorbed during its growth, so it has lower emissions and is more environmentally friendly.

Biomass steam boiler not only reduces the dependence on fossil energy, but also recycles agricultural and forestry wastes, realizing the sustainable development of energy.

2. Working Principle of Biomass Steam Boiler

The working principle of biomass steam boiler mainly includes three core steps: combustion, heat generation and steam production. First of all, biomass fuel (such as sawdust, wood particles or agricultural wastes) is evenly fed into the combustion chamber through the automatic feeding system, and fully burned with the cooperation of high-efficiency combustion system, staged air supply and air preheating, releasing a lot of heat energy and realizing clean and low-carbon emission. Subsequently, the high-temperature flue gas generated by combustion passes through high-efficiency heat exchange devices such as water wall, convection tube bundle and economizer, and transfers heat to boiler water, so that it can be rapidly heated and vaporized to generate high-temperature and high-pressure steam. EPCB biomass steam boiler adopts multi-return flue gas flow and waste heat recovery design, with large heat exchange area and high thermal efficiency of 82.9%. Finally, the steam is separated by the steam drum, and transported to industrial processes such as wine making and food processing through the outlet, which is used for raw material cooking and saccharification, fermentation tank insulation, distillation and purification, sterilization and cleaning. EPCB boiler is equipped with intelligent control system and steam energy storage device to realize real-time adjustment of steam pressure and temperature, ensure stable steam supply during production peak hours, and ensure process continuity and production efficiency.

EPCB biomass steam boiler has many technical highlights, and adopts intelligent combustion control system, which can automatically adjust combustion parameters according to different fuels and optimize combustion efficiency. The high-efficiency and energy-saving design combines three-stage return structure, energy-saving economizer and condenser to greatly improve the overall thermal efficiency of the boiler; After dust removal and desulfurization, the emission index of flue gas reaches or exceeds the national environmental protection standard, ensuring environmental protection. In addition, the boiler is equipped with PLC automatic control system, which supports real-time monitoring of operation data, realizes automatic ignition, automatic feeding, automatic ash cleaning and other functions, and is intelligent and convenient to operate, significantly reducing labor costs.

Product Specification of EPCB Biomass Steam Boiler

1. Capacity range:

EPCB provides various specifications and models, and the evaporation capacity of a single boiler covers 1 ton to 20 tons per hour to meet the steam demand of enterprises of different sizes. Small equipment is suitable for small and medium-sized production lines, while large-capacity equipment is widely used in large-scale industrial projects such as brewing, food and chemical industry.

2. Steam pressure:

The boiler design supports three rated working pressures, namely 0.7MPa, 1.25MPa and 1.6MPa. Different pressure levels meet different process requirements, which can provide stable medium and low pressure steam and ensure the strict demand for pressure in production links such as fermentation, distillation and sterilization.

3. Steam temperature:

According to different steam pressures, the saturated steam temperatures generated by the boiler are 170°C, 194°C and 204°C respectively, which can meet the precise temperature control of different process flows and improve process efficiency and product quality.

4. Fuel type:

Boiler fuel has strong adaptability, supports a variety of renewable biomass fuels, such as sawdust, biomass particles, sawdust, palm shells, rice husks, etc., and has a wide range of fuel sources and low cost, which helps enterprises reduce energy expenses and respond to low-carbon environmental protection policies.

5. Thermal efficiency: up to 82.9%

Through multi-return heat exchange structure design, combustion optimization system and flue gas waste heat recovery, the thermal efficiency of EPCB biomass boiler is as high as 82.9%. Effectively reduce fuel consumption, improve energy utilization, and achieve the goal of energy saving and consumption reduction.

6. Design optimization

Efficient combustion system: adopt staged air supply, air preheating and reasonable furnace structure design to ensure full combustion of fuel, reduce flue gas emission and improve combustion efficiency.

Intelligent control system: PLC automatic intelligent control, which realizes real-time monitoring and automatic adjustment of steam pressure, temperature, water level and other parameters. It is easy to operate and ensures the stability and safety of boiler operation.

Advantages of EPCB Biomass Steam Boiler in Brewing Industry

In the brewing industry, stable and efficient steam supply is very important to ensure product quality and improve production efficiency. EPCB biomass steam boiler has brought remarkable comprehensive advantages for brewing enterprises with its excellent energy saving, environmental protection and intelligent design.

4.1 Cost savings

EPCB biomass steam boiler uses renewable fuels such as sawdust, biomass particles, agricultural wastes, etc. The cost of these fuels is 50% to 80% lower than that of traditional oil and gas, which greatly reduces the fuel procurement cost of enterprises. At the same time, the boiler high-efficiency combustion system and multi-return heat exchange design maximize energy utilization, reduce fuel consumption and further reduce operating costs. On the whole, EPCB boilers can significantly reduce production energy consumption and overall operating costs, and improve economic benefits.

4.2 Energy efficiency

EPCB boiler has high energy conversion rate and the highest thermal efficiency can reach 82.9%. Advanced staged air supply and air preheating technology are adopted to realize full combustion of fuel and reduce heat energy loss. Multi-return flue gas process design and flue gas waste heat recovery system effectively improve the heat exchange efficiency, ensure the stability and reliability of the combustion process and the continuous stability of steam output, thus improving the energy utilization efficiency of the whole brewing production process.

4.3 Environmental protection features

Realize carbon neutrality in the process of biomass fuel combustion, greatly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and reduce harmful gas emissions such as sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides. EPCB biomass steam boiler meets the global policy requirements for low-carbon and green manufacturing, and helps brewing enterprises achieve sustainable development goals, enhance environmental protection image, and enhance social responsibility and market competitiveness.

4.4 Production continuity and reliability

In order to ensure the continuity of brewing process, EPCB boiler can be equipped with steam energy storage system to ensure stable steam supply during peak production hours or load fluctuation, so as to avoid the influence of steam shortage on the process. The boiler system adopts modular design, with reasonable structure, simple operation and convenient daily maintenance, which reduces the failure rate and downtime, improves the reliability and stability of the overall equipment operation and ensures the efficient operation of the wine production line.

Key Factors in Choosing Right Boiler

It is very important to scientifically evaluate and comprehensively consider a number of key factors when choosing a suitable steam boiler for brewing enterprises. According to the application characteristics of the brewing industry, EPCB provides a variety of capacity specifications and customized solutions to help enterprises accurately meet the challenges of steam demand, fuel supply, plant space, environmental protection regulations and subsequent operation and maintenance, and ensure the efficient and stable operation of boiler systems.

1. Steam demand

It is very important to accurately evaluate the steam demand in brewing process, especially in fermentation, distillation and sterilization, which have strict requirements for the stability and continuity of steam supply. According to the production scale and process flow, choose the boiler capacity that matches the actual demand. The capacity of EPCB biomass steam boiler covers 1-20 tons/hour, which flexibly meets the steam demand of brewing enterprises of different scales and ensures the efficient operation of the process.

2. Fuel supply

The supply stability of biomass fuel directly affects the continuity of boiler operation and fuel cost. It is necessary to evaluate the availability and price of local fuels such as sawdust, biomass particles and agricultural residues. EPCB biomass boiler adapts to various types of biomass fuel, helps enterprises to choose fuel resources flexibly according to actual conditions, ensures stable fuel supply and reduces operational risks.

3. Space constraints

Boiler selection should be combined with the space layout of the workshop to ensure the rationality and safety of equipment installation and operation. EPCB biomass steam boiler has a variety of specifications and sizes, ranging from 4600mm to 9500mm in length and 1900mm to 3800mm in width, with compact design and flexible layout, which is convenient for efficient installation and reasonable configuration under different factory conditions.

4. Regulations and compliance

Boiler system must meet the requirements of local government and industry for environmental protection and safe operation. EPCB boiler adopts advanced environment-friendly combustion technology to meet many international and regional standards such as carbon emission and soot emission, so as to ensure that enterprises can successfully pass the relevant approvals of environmental protection and safety, and avoid penalties or production interruptions caused by non-compliance.

5. Technical support and after-sales service

The stable operation of boiler system is inseparable from perfect technical service and timely after-sales response. EPCB provides customers with full-process service support from early scheme design, equipment installation to later operation and maintenance. Equipped with a professional technical team to ensure efficient equipment debugging, operation training and maintenance services, help customers solve various problems in operation, and ensure long-term stable and efficient operation of boiler system.

Case Study of EPCB in Brewing Industry

The successful application of EPCB biomass steam boiler in brewing and related industries shows its remarkable advantages in energy saving, environmental protection and improving production efficiency.

Case 1: A food processing factory uses EPCB biomass boiler, saving fuel cost by 30%.

A food processing factory uses traditional oil-fired boilers and faces high energy costs for a long time. After switching to EPCB biomass boiler, the plant began to use local abundant sawdust and agricultural waste as fuel, and the fuel cost of boiler was reduced by 30% compared with traditional fuel. In addition, EPCB boiler adopts efficient combustion system and thermal efficiency optimization design, which further reduces fuel consumption and operating costs. On the whole, after using EPCB boiler, food processing plants not only reduced energy expenditure, but also improved the economic benefits of production, helping enterprises to maintain their advantages in the fierce market competition.

Case 2: A brewery uses EPCB boilers to reduce carbon emissions by 120 tons per year.

When implementing the green production strategy, a brewery decided to update boiler equipment and chose EPCB biomass steam boiler. By using biomass fuels (such as sawdust and sawdust, etc.), the carbon emission of the plant has been significantly reduced. Compared with traditional oil-fired boilers, the combustion process of biomass fuel is carbon neutral, which greatly reduces the emission of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases. Every year, the brewery reduces about 120 tons of carbon emissions due to the use of EPCB boilers, which meets the strict requirements of countries and regions for environmental protection emissions, enhances the green image of the enterprise and enhances its competitiveness in consumers and markets.

Case 3: EPCB boiler passes through the steam storage system during the peak production period to ensure the continuity of production.

In the production process of a large brewery, especially in the peak demand period, the demand for steam fluctuates greatly, and it is difficult for the traditional boiler system to provide a continuous steam supply stably. In order to solve this problem, the plant introduced EPCB biomass steam boiler and equipped with steam energy storage system. During the peak production period, the steam energy storage system can effectively store excess steam and supplement it when the load is heavy to ensure the continuity and stability of steam supply. This flexible solution enables the brewery to maintain efficient production, which not only improves the continuity of production, but also avoids the production stagnation caused by insufficient steam supply and greatly improves the production efficiency.

Conclusion

EPCB biomass steam boiler shows a wide application potential in the wine-making industry. Through its high efficiency, low cost and environmental protection characteristics, EPCB boilers not only help breweries optimize their operations and reduce fuel and energy costs, but also help enterprises meet the requirements of environmental protection policies and achieve sustainable development goals. The high thermal efficiency and intelligent control system of the boiler improve the automation and stability of the production line and provide a more efficient and reliable energy solution for the brewery.

With the global attention to energy conservation, emission reduction and green production, the demand for environmental protection and low-carbon technology in the brewing industry is increasing. In the future, with the continuous promotion of policy support and the increasing demand for energy saving, the biomass boiler market will usher in rapid growth, and EPCB biomass steam boilers are expected to be applied in more breweries.

Therefore, it is suggested that breweries cooperate with EPCB to formulate customized boiler solutions according to their respective production needs. This will not only help enterprises make greater progress in energy conservation and emission reduction, but also enhance their market competitiveness and push enterprises to occupy a more favorable position in the global market.