Kiekens > Desuperheaters
Desuperheaters produce an increased flow of steam and can be used in a variety of process applications. Kiekens Desuperheaters are custom designed and built and have a very low cost of ownership. Explore all of our products and find the desuperheater definition, advantages of desuperheater in the overview of our desuperheater products.
The Kiekens Venturi is our top of the line Desuperheater, known all over the world as the most reliable Desuperheaters on the market. Therefore, the Kiekens Venturi is frequently used in the oil and gas industry, where the highest safety standards are applicable. The Kiekens Venturi is made in of a solid forging, where excess material is cut away – this means no welding or moving parts. As a result, the Kiekens Venturi is insensitive to thermal shocks and requires virtually no maintenance. With a lifespan of more than 30 years, the Kiekens Venturi is widely regarded as the Desuperheater solution with the lowest cost of ownership.
The Kiekens Multi Nozzle Spray (MNS) Desuperheater (Attemperator) is suitable for use in VHP/HP/MP/LP steam pressure applications. The stainless-steel version of the MNS is often deployed in processes that involve extreme cold gases like cryogenic LNG. This versatile Desuperheater is custom designed and built and can easily be harmonized with other parts of your installation.
The Kiekens Quench Desuperheater is a reliable and less costly option for simpler applications. This specific type of Desuperheater requires a separate water valve for the injection of water into the steam pipeline. The Quench is installed perpendicular and is easy to mount into your pipeline system.
A desuperheater is a specialized device used to control the temperature of superheated steam in industrial processes. It functions by injecting cooling water into the steam flow, which quickly evaporates due to the high temperatures, thereby reducing the steam’s temperature to a more manageable level. This process is essential for applications where precise temperature control is critical, such as in power generation, petrochemical refining, and other manufacturing processes. Desuperheaters are designed to be efficient, reliable, and require minimal maintenance, making them a valuable component in steam management systems. Kiekens-DSH desuperheaters, such as the Venturi, Multi Nozzle Spray, and Quench models, offer tailored solutions for effective steam temperature control. Our desuperheaters operate by injecting and atomizing cooling water into steam, quickly reducing its temperature for optimal use in processes requiring precise heat settings. Our superheaters emphasize durability, low maintenance, and cost efficiency. They are known for their excellent reliability in demanding environments like the oil and gas industry.
A desuperheater plays a vital role in regulating and maintaining the temperature of superheated steam, an essential aspect of numerous industrial operations. This equipment operates on a principle of atomization and evaporation, where it is spraying a cooling liquid, typically water, into minuscule droplets. The primary objective is to efficiently lower the temperature of the incoming steam to a precise and controlled temperature level, achieving this within the least amount of time and distance.
During operation, the desuperheater introduces a calculated quantity of water directly into the superheated steam through a wing type spray nozzle (Venturi type desuperheater ) or variation of spray nozzles (MNS and Quench type desuperheater) . This process allows the cooling water to rapidly evaporate by absorbing the heat from the steam. The result of this interaction is a significant reduction in the steam’s temperature, effectively optimizing the steam for its intended industrial application.