Dissolved solids are introduced into every steam system and, likewise, the level of the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) must be controlled in every boiler and Steam Generator. This is accomplished by blowing down quantities of the highly concentrated boiler water in order to remove some of the TDS. Although necessary, blowdown is inefficient since the water that is removed during blowdown is water that has been heated to the temperature of the steam. Thus blowing down removes heat that has just been added from the fuel burned. Reducing blowdown, therefore, reduces fuel costs. The blowdown rates in Clayton Steam Generators are typically 1/8th to 1/10th the amount of blowdown in conventional boilers.

Other Clayton Advantages include:

• Inherent Safety
• High Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency
• Low Space and Weight Requirements
• High Steam Quality
• Rapid Response to Changes in Steam Demand
• Reduced Emissions
• PLC Control Systems
• Rapid Start-Up