How are Industrial Boilers Used in the Garment Industry and Beyond?
Boilers provide large amounts of hot water to various industries, helping them stay efficient and reduce energy costs
Garment manufacturers require large amounts of hot water on demand to complete important processes such as dyeing, printing, and finishing fabrics. Factories with a large production output rely on boilers to provide a stable supply of hot water and steam to produce quality finished goods. Without them, garment manufacturers are faced with large energy bills and low production efficiency.
Which industries need boilers?
But it’s not just garment manufacturers that need hot water to run smoothly. Hot water is a necessity for schools, professional laundry services, food processing plants, hospitals, and, of course, our own homes. Boilers range from small and compact for home use, to large and bulky for factories with high industrial output..
What kinds of boilers are there, and which is best for your industry?
Did you know that the first kettle boiler was invented in the 1700s? The boiler industry has come a long way since then, but one thing hasn’t changed: we still need a reliable source of heat and hot water to power our industries and daily lives. There are many types of boilers available, each bringing their own advantages to the table. Let’s take a look at these in more detail.
Electric steam boilers are ultra-clean, providing safe, combustion-free emissions
Electric steam boilers are the perfect choice for environmentally conscious companies. They provide heating and hot water, as household boilers do, but on a much larger scale. Electric steam boilers provide electricity that heats water to its boiling point, where it produces pressurized steam.
Electric steam boilers operate without fossil fuels, so there are no combustion emissions or risks of ignition. This also means that they heat up faster, wasting less energy in the process. Electric steam boilers are used in many industries, such as healthcare, hospitality, food processing, and production factories.
Electric steam boilers are ultra-clean and environmentally friendly, providing outstanding output efficiency without harming the environment. But high product and initial start-up costs might cause price-sensitive companies to opt for other products.
The electric steam boiler from Oshima is a smart system that can be set to operate automatically, leaving factory workers to focus on their production output. A highly safe system, it is equipped with a built-in alarm system that cuts the power supply in case of electrical leakage or malfunction.
Gas-fired boilers for efficient, clean energy
Environmentally friendly machines such as gas-fired boilers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Countries are making efforts to minimize their part in the climate crisis, which has caused a surge in the use of gas-fired boilers as a cleaner alternative to coal and oil. In fact, according to Global Market Insights, the global gas-fired boiler market is expected to reach USD $20 billion by 2024, up from USD $15 billion in 2017, with an overall growth of four percent.
Gas-fired boilers are widely used in the residential sector, although they are finding their place in the commercial and industrial sectors, too. They can achieve up to 95% heat and fuel efficiency, making them more efficient than other boiler types, but can only be installed if there are gas pipes in place.
Gas-fired boilers from Oshima are the ultimate low-energy and low-emission boiler alternative, removing the need for low-efficiency, high-polluting coal boilers. They contain low levels of soot, providing cleaner energy that doesn’t harm the environment. They offer complete fuel combustion without the need for additional equipment or accessories, producing more energy than other boiler types, without toxic gas emissions. Oshima’s range of gas-fired boilers offer low upfront and maintenance costs, making them the top choice for cash-conscious customers.
Oil-fired boilers: reduced energy wastage, enhanced efficiency
Oil-fired boilers use light oil, such as diesel or kerosine, or heavy oil, such as crude oil, as fuel to produce heat. They have a similar energy efficiency potential to gas boilers, and are known to turn the surplus energy created from burning fuel into extra heat, reducing wastage.
Oil-fired boilers are designed differently from other boilers. They are tilted at an angle of 10 to 30 degrees towards the rear wall, which promotes complete combustion and enhances efficiency. Oil-fired burners are known for producing large quantities of heat, making them suitable for industrial uses in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food production.
Although oil-fired boilers are efficient, burning oil produces more carbon than does burning gas, making the former a less environmentally-friendly alternative. Oil-fired boilers also take up more space, as there will need to be an adequate storage tank for the oil.
Oshima’s range of oil-fired boilers are easy to use and offer low operating costs. They are equipped with safety features such as a water temperature control, and provide automatic pressure and temperature control for maximum ease of use. Oil-fired boilers are the ideal choice for customers looking for an economical, fairly priced system.
Biomass boilers: carbon-neutral heating for most industries
Biomass boilers are similar to other boilers, but use responsibly sourced wood pellets instead of conventional fuels like gas or oil. Although biomass boilers release carbon dioxide, they are actually carbon-neutral, since the trees that provided the wood fuel absorbed carbon dioxide as they were growing. In this way, biomass boilers offset their own carbon footprints.
Biomass boilers are suitable for heating homes and offices, and can even be used for industrial processes such as food processing and distillation, helping them to be more eco-friendly. When correctly installed, they have an efficiency rate of around 90 percent higher than other fossil fuel boilers.
Biomass boilers are environmentally friendly and more sustainable than other natural fuels, but they require enough space to hold a large amount of wood pellets or logs. They tend to be more expensive than other boilers, with high initial start-up costs.
Oshima’s range of biomass boilers use wood, fruit and rice husks, and tree branches to provide heating solutions for various industries, such as agriculture, power plants, and schools.
Coal-fired boilers: low-cost heat, easy installation
Coal-fired boilers burn coal to produce the electricity that heats water. Coal is one of the most commonly used fuels to create energy and heat, but has gained a poor reputation in recent years due to its environmentally unfriendly emissions.
With over 1.06 trillion tons of coal reserves globally, coal is a widely accessible resource, making coal-fired boilers a relatively low-cost option. They are usually used for larger industrial applications, as the high costs of coal handling and ash disposal make them too expensive for residential and commercial uses.
Coal-fired boilers are high-maintenance, as ash must be regularly removed. They may not be an ideal choice for smaller, environmentally conscious customers, especially as many governments have implemented laws to regulate emissions. Despite this, coal-fired boilers from Oshima are easy to install and provide high levels of heat, and can even be used with low-heat fuels such as coal and wood.
Conclusion
There are many types of boilers available, each with its own unique advantages. With an ever-increasing focus on sustainability, companies are searching for environmentally-friendly boilers that produce enough heat for their needs. At Oshima, we offer a range of boilers designed with different customers in mind, and our outstanding knowledge and after-sales service makes us a first-choice boiler supplier. Let us know what you need to heat, and we’ll help you choose the best boiler for your requirements.