Having moved from a facility that was too small and would have been uneconomical to upgrade, the overriding requirements for Elis’ new, state-of-the-art Southampton-based facility were to increase and future-proof throughput by increasing capacity as and when required. Protecting their investment was also paramount, so manufacturer-backed aftercare solutions were also key to the long-term plan.
The existing facility used a combination of indirect steam from a horizontal steam boiler and steam-heated ironers and dryers during the laundry process. But with the new multi-service flat linen plant – which services the Southern region hospitality and healthcare industry – came a new approach for Elis and, because the company processes laundry for the healthcare sector amongst others, they instead opted for a heat transfer system that would pre-heat water for the washing machines to a minimum of 72 degrees centigrade by directly injecting steam into the water supply.
Beyond its products, Fulton also offers numerous solutions from its aftercare division, a portfolio of services that can support its own installations and those from other boiler manufacturers.
While Fulton is renowned for its many gas-, oil- and electric-fired heat transfer solutions, its service doesn’t just stop after a boiler is installed and commissioned. Many processing facilities depend on heat transfer equipment to maintain a regular supply of steam and, in many cases, during every hour of every day. So, whether a boiler needs start-up following a period of shutdown, aftermarket parts, repair or maintenance or your operators require training, it’s essential that you use professionals that understand the often-complex capabilities of your processing equipment.
Fulton is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Finch as applications engineer. Stephen joined the leading steam boiler and heat transfer specialist just as the UK government announced its lockdown measures to combat Covid-19, but that hasn’t prevented Stephen, who has a degree in mechanical engineering and background in design engineering, from absorbing himself in his new role.
Commenting for Fulton, managing director Carl Knight says: “As we continue to innovate and look at new heat transfer solutions, like the multi-award-winning VSRT steam boiler, Stephen will play an essential role in product development. He will also be assisting the quality department in ensuring compliance for the company’s latest range of heat transfer equipment, including our fuel-fired and electric steam boilers; and providing engineering support for customers requiring bespoke skid-mounted boiler solutions featuring ancillaries including water treatment, chemical dosing and blowdown.”
Fulton has taken steps to prioritise front line facilities during this very difficult time for the country, and we wish to assure all customers that we already have additional service engineer/technician capability, critical spares and technical support in place to support the fight against Covid-19.
We will endeavour to support all customers, including those with steam boilers not manufactured by Fulton, so the health service, private hospitals and all others involved have the best support possible over the coming months.
In this short blog Leigh Bryan, national consultant specialist at heat transfer specialist Fulton, looks at the costs associated with shell and tube steam boiler pressure vessel repair (and asks whether you really should be questioning its cost or the value of your peace of mind).
Whether you’re looking at a multiple tube repair or furnace section replacement (the infamous D Patch Repair), the costs associated with pressure vessel repair can quickly and easily begin to spiral.
The actual cost of a repair can run into tens of thousands, with certified materials, coded welders, insurer-appointed NDT inspectors and, in the case of D patch repairs to conventional 3-pass boilers, refractory replacement.
FOODEX 2020 HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE ONGOING UNCERTAINTIES SURROUNDING COVID-19. THE SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 12-14 APRIL 2021.
Heat transfer specialist Fulton will be using Foodex to showcase its range of fuel-fired and electric steam boiler solutions, launching its all-new boiler sequencing control system and promoting the many solutions on offer from its aftercare division.
Launched at Foodex in 2018, Fulton will continue to promote the many radical features and benefits of the multi-award-winning VSRT vertical steam boiler with the stand featuring a cut-away demonstration model of the VSRT-30 and a typical example of a skid mounted solution for food and beverage processing facilities that features a VSRT-15.
Fulton will also be using its stand to launch the company’s all-new boiler sequencing control system which, with many food processing facilities operating multiple steam boilers, can optimise installations to ensure energy efficient operation and improve boiler longevity.
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