Clayton offers Steam Generators for each application. Learn more about our different models to know what kind of Steam System meets your requirements. Both standard models as well as customised models are available. Discover our Fired Steam Generators, Steam Master units, Electrical Steam Generator, Super Heated Steam Generators and High Pressure Steam Generators here.
Modern steam generators reduce water volume, simplify PED classification and lower operational risk, all while maintaining full compliance. The result: easier installation, fewer regulatory constraints and more efficient operation.
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Steam is essential in many industrial processes. But the way you generate that steam makes a big difference. While traditional steam boilers are often slow, bulky and maintenance-heavy, the Clayton steam generator offers a modern, compact and efficient alternative. In this comparison, we explain why more and more companies are switching to a Clayton solution.
| Feature | Quick Steam Generator | Steam Boiler | Clayton Steam Generator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Quality | Wet steam. Low quality. | Moisture carryover increases during sudden demand. | Steam is 99.5% dry saturated, best available quality. |
| Quick Start Up | Short heat-up but high losses due to purging. | Up to 60 min startup time due to large water mass. | Startup within 5 min. Low heat requirement. |
| Rapid Response | Rapid but fluctuating pressures. | Lag limits flexibility. | Rapid adjustments without losing stability. |
| Safety | No info available. | Risk of steam explosion. | No explosions ever due to no large water storage. |
| Scale Control | Rapid scale build-up. | Scale forms easily, affects performance. | Easy detection, early corrective action. |
| Water Level Safeguards | Limited/unreliable safeguards. | Loss of water level can cause catastrophic failures. | No discernable water level, no controls needed. |
| Burner Operation | Frequent switching causes high fuel use. | Constant switching, high energy waste. | Fully modulating, off when no demand. |
| Maintenance | High wear and premature corrosion. | Corrosion repairs expensive. | Designed for low maintenance. |
| Steam Reserve | No steam reserve. | Limited reserve (~2 min). | Reliable pressure control, no issues. |
| Automatic Operation | Needs trained operators. | Supervision required. | Fully automatic, minimal human intervention. |
| Running Costs | No info available. | High running costs due to inefficiency. | High efficiency and lower running costs. |
| Space and Weight | Low space and weight. | Three times larger, up to 7x heavier. | Compact size, low installation costs. |
| Blowdown Losses | No blowdown, contaminants in steam. | Regular blowdown from entire water volume. | High tolerance, minimal blowdown. |
FAQ
Clayton steam generators can be configured to operate on a wide variety of fuels, depending on availability and customer preference. Standard options include:
In addition, Clayton offers dual-fuel burners, allowing automatic switching between gas and oil for maximum flexibility and security of supply. All Clayton burners can be hydrogen-ready and can operate on all common gaseous and liquid fuels. This makes the system highly adaptable for both today’s requirements and future energy transition projects.
To meet stringent environmental standards, Clayton can also supply burners with FGR (Flue Gas Recirculation), enabling very low NOx emissions while maintaining high efficiency.
With a fully modulating burner (turndown ratio up to 1:8), efficient operation is guaranteed across the full load range, no matter which fuel is used.
Clayton is a global manufacturer of industrial steam solutions. European production and engineering have been carried out since 1961 in Bornem, Belgium, where Clayton of Belgium serves as the EMEA headquarters and main production hub for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The global headquarters of the Clayton Group is located in California, with additional production facilities in Mexico and Europe, and subsidiaries in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
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