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Up to 100% fuel efficiency, flue gas temperatures as low as 50 °F (10°C)
Description
The PERCOMAX is a "DIRECT-CONTACT", natural gas fired, water heater which is designed to heat water to temperatures as high as 185°F (85°C).
Operation
In a PERCOMAX combustion occurs in a fully modulating, integrated gas burner. Cold water enters the unit at the top and is then uniformly distributed over the upper surface of a packing of stainless steel nodules which constitutes the heat transfer zone. The water percolates down through the packing where it comes in "direct-contact" with the rising, hot products of combustion. Both the sensible and latent heat contained in the gas are transferred to the water. The products of combustion are generated by a fully modulating, integrated, natural gas burner.
The heated water collecting at the bottom of the unit is then pumped directly to the process, or across a plate and frame heat exchanger to transfer its energy to a building heating loop or process fluid.
Construction
All wetted components and materials, including the unit's shell and the packing, are entirely fabricated of stainless steel, and are covered by a 5 year guarantee.
Applications
Domestic water heating, hydronic (space) heating, fresh air heating (via glycol loop), boiler make-up water pre-heating, and process water heating.
Capacities
The PERCOMAX is available in capacities varying from 1 to 50 million BTU/hr (300 to 15,000 kW). If you require greater capacity, contact SOFAME.
Advantages
Very high efficiencies; up to 100% (based on HHV).
Maximum flue gas temperatures no more than 10°F (5.5°C) greater than cold water temperature at inlet.
Minimum maintenance required.
Reduced emission of atmospheric pollutants.
No supervision required (unit is not classed as a pressure vessel).
Rapid unit start-up (instantaneous hot water production).
Can be installed outside.
Markets
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
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