Condensate and flash steam together contain approximately 20% of the heat energy present in steam. Recovering condensate improves the efficiency of the steam system. In many process applications, valuable condensate is drained due to the fear of contamination. Condensate Contamination Detection System is a conductivity and pH based system from Forbes Marshall which helps recover maximum possible heat from the process where chances of contamination exist. It monitors conductivity and pH of the condensate being returned to the boiler and diverts the contaminated condensate to drain after recovering heat through a plate heat exchanger.
Fully automatic system needs no manual intervention.