Around the World with Jetomat: Global Success Stories in Steam Efficiency
INTRODUCTION
From Europe to Asia, plants face the same steam-side headaches: throttling losses, Flash Steam venting, temperature swings, and high maintenance on valves and traps. Jetomat Steam Jet Ejectors—compact Steam Thermocompressors—flip the script by Recycling low-pressure vapor back into useful supply. Below are quick, numbers-first snapshots from different countries and industries that show how this approach delivers reliable results everywhere.
TURKEY (TEXTILE): FASTER, HOTTER, MORE EVEN DRYING
Challenge: Drum dryers regulated by control valves and trap banks.
Result: Thick Steam Condensate films, uneven heating, vent plumes.Jetomat Approach: Ejectors use motive steam through a precision Nozzle Design and Diffuser and Nozzle section (the Steam Jet Ejector Working Principle) to entrain return vapor and stabilize drum pressure.
Outcome:
~15–20% Steam Reduction on typical dryer lines (e.g., usage falling from ~2.6 t to ~2.2 t per unit output).
Trap Count Reduced or Eliminated on the dryer section—maintenance drops.
Higher internal steam velocity = Thinner Condensate Film and Flatter Temperature Profiles, so fabric dries uniformly and line speed can be nudged up.
Why it Travels Well: Textile finishing demands vary by fabric, GSM, and moisture—but the Thermocompressor working principle is universal, making this an easy win across regions.
BELGIUM (CORRUGATED): ENERGY DOWN, WARP CONTROL UP
Challenge: Corrugator preheaters/hotplates struggle during grade changes (lightweight/coated liners); throttling control reacts slowly, causing warp and fuel spikes.
Jetomat Approach: Zone-wise Steam Jet Thermocompressors with recipe-based setpoints deliver Fast Reaction and tight temperature control for just-in-time (JIT) orders.
Outcome:
~10–20% Boiler Fuel Reduction on the corrugator.
Warp Reduction and less rework thanks to uniform surface temperatures (stronger Heat Transfer Solutions).
Quicker Changeovers: Operators switch between extreme board compositions without slowing the line.
Why it Travels Well: Corrugators worldwide fight the same warp physics; ejectors provide the turndown and responsiveness that throttling
SPAIN(FOOD & BEVERAGE): STOP THE RELIEF VALVE, START THE SAVINGS
Challenge: Oversized or misapplied steam control element causing safety valve lift—live steam to atmosphere and volatile fuel bills.
Jetomat Approach: Recalculate duty; install the right-sized Thermocompressor Design. The ejector acts as a non-rotating Steam Compressor / Vapor Compressor, recompressing secondary vapor/flash into the process.
Outcome:
Rapid ROI—commonly Payback in ~1.5–2 Months once venting is stopped.
Stable process temperatures; No More Relief Events.
Less make-up water and treatment chemicals because Steam and Condensate stay in the loop.
Why it Travels Well: Food plants from dairies to distilleries run evaporators/reboilers; thermocompression is a plug-in Heat Recovery System for these services.
CENTRAL EUROPE (PAPER): SPECIFIC STEAM PER TON DROPS ~15%
Challenge: Dryer sections with PRVs throttling 15 bar down to ~6 bar and cycling traps; high specific steam per ton and quality drift.
Jetomat Approach: Replace throttling with compression—entrain Flash Steam from the return and re-pressurize it to the dryer setpoint.
Outcome:
Specific Steam 2.6 → 2.2 t/ton (≈15% Saving).
Smoother Drying: higher internal steam velocity and thin condensate film lift heat flux and stabilize the moisture profile.
Lower OPEX: reduced fuel, Less Make-Up Water and Chemicals, fewer trap failures.
Why it Travels Well: Paper machine thermodynamics are the same worldwide; ejectors deliver the missing recovery step that PRVs can’t.
ONE PRINCIPLE, MANY CONTEXTS: WHEY JETOMAT WORKS EVERYWHERE
Thermo Compressor Working Principle: Motive steam accelerates through a Nozzle, entrains low-pressure vapor (return/flash), mixes, then the Diffuser rebuilds pressure to the setpoint.
What Changes vs. Throttling: You stop “drop & dump” and start “entrain & reuse,” embedding a Flash Steam Recovery System into your Heating Systems.
Hardware Simplicity: No rotating internals, minimal moving parts (only the Actuator on The Jetomat), easy DCS/PLC tie-in with standard Steam Equipment.
System Simplification: Many installations reduce or eliminate trap banks, vents, and even a dedicated Steam Separator because the ejector keeps vapor in-circuit.
THE NUMBERS YOU CAN PLAN AROUND
Energy Savings: 10–30% typical in compression service; sections with visible venting trend toward the high end.
Maintenance: Ejectors mean Fewer Traps and no rotating compressors—maintenance hours and spares stock shrink.
Quality & Throughput: Flatter temperatures and higher heat flux reduce defects (warp, wet spots) and can support Higher Line Speeds.
Water & Chemicals: Keeping Steam and Condensate in-loop reduces make-up and dosing—savings that accumulate month after month.
CULTURAL & OPERATIONAL FIT: FROM EUROPE TO ASIA
Different Fuels, Same Physics: Whether you fire CNG, coal, biomass, or mixed fuels, cutting steam demand Saves Energy and carbon.
Different Products, Same Need: From satin-finish textiles in Turkey to specialty boards in Belgium, from Iberian food plants to Asian paper mills—the process goals (stable heat, less waste) are universal.
Different Standards, Same Outcome: Regardless of local codes or preferred layouts, the Steam Jet Compressor integrates with existing headers, controls, and piping with minimal disruption.
The global thread is simple: Thermocompression with Jetomat turns wasted Flash Steam into productive energy. Whether your priority is energy cost, product quality, or reliability, these success stories show repeatable wins across countries and industries.
ACTION PLAN:
Find The Loss: Identify PRVs with large pressure drops, visible vents, and trap-heavy sections.
Quantify: Log header/suction/mixed pressures, vent rates, and product KPIs.
Engineer The Fit: Select the right Thermocompressor Design (motive/suction/mixed), define controls, and check piping (short/clean suction).
Pilot & Scale: Prove it on one user; roll out line-wide once the data confirms the savings.
Ready to see where a Jetomat Steam Jet Ejector fits in your plant? Share few weeks of Steam and Condensate data—we’ll build a fast, numbers-first proposal to start Saving Energy and improving stability, wherever you are in the world.