Efficient. Compact. Engineered for Maximum Energy Recovery.
SED’s Condensate Flashing System, commonly known as FLASH CIGAR®, is a heat recovery mechanism designed to extract energy from condensate streams. Using a horizontal multi-chambered flash vessel, it recovers condensate heat as flash vapor, eliminates the need for multiple condensate pumps, and simplifies plant condensate management.
Ideal for modern sugar factories, FLASH CIGAR® enhances energy efficiency, reduces operational complexity, and ensures sustainable steam utilization.
How ItWorks?
Condensate Heat Recovery
Discharged condensate enters the flash vessel, where its sensible heat is converted into flash vapor.
Flash Vapor Generation
The amount of flash vapor generated corresponds to the heat lost by the condensate, maximizing steam recovery.
Centralized Condensate Handling
Condensates from multiple sources are collected at a common temperature, eliminating individual pumping requirements and simplifying operations.
Multi-Chambered Flow
Condensate moves between chambers via inverted siphons, guided through sparged tube entries for pre-flashing, while vapor and liquid are efficiently separated.
Monitoring & Maintenance
Hinge-type manholes, light and sight glasses, and pressure/temperature monitoring allow easy inspection and operational oversight.
Key Advantages
Energy Efficiency
Flash vapors save the equivalent amount of exhaust steam, reducing overall energy consumption.
Streamlined Operations
Centralized condensate handling with fewer pumps simplifies plant operation.
Compact & Space-Saving
Horizontal multi-chambered design minimizes footprint while maximizing performance.
Seamless Integration
Compatible with existing or new sugar plant infrastructure for easy adoption.
Stable Operation
Eliminates hammer effects, maintains vacuum integrity, prevents back pressure buildup, and minimizes condensate losses.
Low Maintenance
Lightweight stainless-steel construction, hinge-type manholes, and sparged tube entries enable fast, simple maintenance.
Energy Efficiency
Flash vapors save the equivalent amount of exhaust steam, reducing overall energy consumption.
Seamless Integration
Compatible with existing or new sugar plant infrastructure for easy adoption.
Streamlined Operations
Centralized condensate handling with fewer pumps simplifies plant operation.
Stable Operation
Eliminates hammer effects, maintains vacuum integrity, prevents back pressure buildup, and minimizes condensate losses.
Compact & Space-Saving
Horizontal multi-chambered design minimizes footprint while maximizing performance.
Low Maintenance
Lightweight stainless-steel construction, hinge-type manholes, and sparged tube entries enable fast, simple maintenance.
Salient Design Features
Horizontal multi-chambered flash vessel for efficient energy recovery.
Customized, lightweight stainless steel construction to match plant capacity.
Sparged tube entry for pre-flashing of condensate
Inverted siphon control valves for chamber-to-chamber transfer.
Efficient separation of vapor and liquid condensate
Hinge-type manholes and sight glasses for inspection and maintenance.
Pressure and temperature monitoring with recirculated condensate flow control.
Applications Across the Sugar Industry
FLASH CIGAR® is ideal for:
Raw Sugar Mills
Efficient condensate heat recovery for energy savings.
Refineries
Streamlined condensate handling with reduced pump requirements.
Multi-Effect Evaporation Systems
Optimized flash vapor generation and steam economy.
High-Capacity Factories
Compact, modular system for centralized condensate management
Why Partner with SED?
SED combines advanced condensate flash design, centralized handling, and process expertise to deliver measurable gains in energy efficiency, condensate recovery, and operational reliability. FLASH CIGAR® ensures sustainable steam utilization, minimal maintenance, and seamless integration with modern sugar plant operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Revolutionizing Energy Recovery. Setting New Standards.
Maximize energy efficiency, reduce steam consumption, and simplify condensate handling with SED’s FLASH CIGAR® - engineered for compact, sustainable, and high-performance sugar plant operations.
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