Reimers Electra Steam - Blog

Larger kilowatt demands for boilers allow Reimers to build 480 and 600 volt steam and water boilers. The featured has two electric power feeds of 300KW each. Water feed is provided by the operator, steam is released up through the silver gate valve on top of the vessel.

Steam and hot water boilers powered by electric are being built daily at Reimers to provide energy to lower carbon profiles in business operations. The electric power is infinitely controllable in a Reimers boiler to meet hybrid and shifting utility company rates.

Total stainless packages are available as electric steam boilers at Reimers. Reimers pipes the stainless valves and fittings at the pump over to the vessel. An exterior cabinet of stainless accents the red and black electric panel synonymous to Reimers boilers.

When stainless vessels and piping is required for a boiler project Reimers can build them with fast lead times. Often a customer wants to maximize their steam purity by using stainless materials. Reimers can provide filters as well.

Education is important with any machine operation. With an electric boiler the need to keep contaminants out of the vessel are critical for longer life and uninterrupted service. A good blowdown process will satisfy these needs in a safe manner. Explosion and burn hazards are at risk when improper tanks are used to receive hot water and steam.

Hybrid boiler technology is designed to bring the lowest possible operating cost a consumer by management of energy options. Three modes are possible with Reimers controls: 100% electric/proportions of electric and fossil fuel/fossil fuel.

What is the new technology desired by cost conscious boiler owners? Hybrid operation, where electric boiler advantages are combined in use with gas or oil burner operation. Hybrid design allows maximum use of changing energy prices.

The SCCR (Short Circuit Current Rating) of an electric boiler states the maximum current a boiler can safely withstand during a short circuit event. Results are expected to not create undue damage or create a safety hazard. The rating is specified on the boiler and determined by the electrical components used and the protective devices used. Ratings on quality boilers will be at 100 kiloamps (kA).

Reimers designed and fabricates hot water boilers powered 100% by electric elements. The vertical power distribution cabinet allows floor space savings. Inside the cabinet disconnects are optional to break power to the high voltage element circuits. Built in SCR control of one or more elements make for infinite power control and smooth ramping of power to prevent surges in the supply feeder.