Koch Applied Solutions Expands Steam Heating Solutions with Maxi-Therm Steam Heat Exchangers

Koch Applied Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of Maxi-Therm steam heat exchangers to our specialty equipment solutions portfolio. This new product offering provides commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities with advanced steam heating technology designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce maintenance requirements, and simplify mechanical system design.

Maxi-Therm specializes in innovative vertical flooded steam heat exchangers that maximize heat transfer while addressing many of the challenges associated with conventional steam heating systems.

A More Efficient Approach to Steam Heating

Steam remains an effective energy source for commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, hospitals, and other operations requiring dependable heating.

However, traditional steam-to-hot-water systems often require multiple components to regulate steam pressure, control heat transfer, and manage condensate. These components can increase installation costs, occupy valuable mechanical room space, and create additional maintenance requirements.

Maxi-Therm has developed an alternative approach that simplifies the process.

Its vertical flooded steam heat exchangers are designed to maximize the usable energy extracted from steam while reducing the complexity of the overall heating system.

How Vertical Flooded Steam Heat Exchangers Work

Conventional steam heat exchangers typically regulate heating capacity by controlling steam flow into the exchanger.

Maxi-Therm uses a different method.

Rather than modulating the incoming steam supply, its vertical flooded design regulates the condensate level within the heat exchanger. This changes the effective heat transfer surface area while allowing the system to extract both latent heat from steam condensation and sensible heat from the resulting condensate.

The result is efficient steam-to-liquid heat transfer with stable outlet temperatures.

By cooling condensate before it returns to the steam system, the technology also reduces flash steam losses that can occur with conventional designs.

This approach can improve overall energy utilization while reducing the need for additional system components.

Key Benefits of Maxi-Therm Steam Heat Exchangers

1. Reduced Energy Consumption

Maxi-Therm reports that its vertical flooded technology can reduce energy consumption by approximately 5% to 8% compared to conventional steam heating configurations.

By capturing more usable energy from steam, facilities may be able to meet heating demands with less steam consumption.

2. Simplified Installation

Traditional steam heating systems may require pressure-reducing stations, condensate pumps, flash tanks, and associated controls.

Depending on the application and engineering requirements, Maxi-Therm systems can eliminate the need for several of these components.

The simplified configuration can reduce installation complexity and associated mechanical costs.

3. Smaller Mechanical Room Footprint

Mechanical room space is often limited, particularly in existing facilities undergoing upgrades.

Maxi-Therm’s compact, packaged designs can reduce space requirements by up to 40%, providing greater flexibility for new construction and retrofit projects.

4. Lower Maintenance Requirements

Fewer components can mean fewer maintenance points and reduced opportunities for equipment failure.

By simplifying steam and condensate management, Maxi-Therm systems can help facilities reduce routine maintenance demands and associated operating costs.

5. Consistent Temperature Control

Stable outlet temperatures are essential for many commercial and industrial heating applications.

Maxi-Therm’s condensate modulation technology provides precise temperature regulation, supporting consistent performance even as heating demands change.

These benefits make the technology worth considering for facilities evaluating the long-term costs and performance of their steam heating infrastructure.

Applications for Maxi-Therm Steam Heat Exchangers

Maxi-Therm systems support a wide range of applications, including:

• Commercial Building Heating: Steam-to-hot-water conversion for hydronic heating systems.
• Healthcare Facilities: Dependable hot water for building heating and domestic applications.
• Universities and Institutional Buildings: Efficient heating for campus steam distribution networks.
• Industrial Processes: Controlled heat transfer for manufacturing and process heating requirements.
• District Energy Systems: Efficient use of centralized steam supplies to serve multiple buildings.

Available configurations include building heating systems, domestic hot water solutions, and specialized steam-to-steam applications.

Supporting More Efficient Steam Heating Systems

The addition of Maxi-Therm strengthens Koch Applied Solutions’ ability to help customers evaluate steam heating technologies that balance performance, efficiency, and long-term operating costs.

Whether planning a new facility, upgrading aging steam equipment, or looking for opportunities to improve energy efficiency, selecting the right heat exchanger can have a significant impact on overall system performance.

Our team can help evaluate application requirements, coordinate equipment selection, and identify solutions that meet specific heating demands.

Learn More About Maxi-Therm Steam Heat Exchangers

Koch Applied Solutions is pleased to bring Maxi-Therm’s advanced steam heat exchanger technology to our customers.

To learn more about the advantages of vertical flooded steam heat exchangers, visit our new Steam Heat Exchangers product page or contact the Koch Applied Solutions team to discuss your project requirements.

Contact Koch Applied Solutions today to request a quote or learn more about Maxi-Therm steam heating solutions.