SCORPION® the main distributor of Icaterm for Europe
Our many years of experience and position as an industry leader in the production of machinery for processing herbs, spices and teas, creates opportunities in the selection of business partners. We are the EXCLUSIVE distributor for all Europe of the products of the Brazilian brand Icaterm. Short waiting time! Production time of approx. 3 weeks (with delivery about 3 months) Icaterm – a leader in efficient energy solutions For more than two decades, Icaterm has been providing the highest quality boilers, heaters and burners.
- lowest fuel consumption
- highest level of security
- best cost-benefit ratio
- Burners: monobloc burners ranging from 25,800 kcal to 10,000,000 kcal/h, fueled by natural gas, LPG, diesel and BPF oil.
They are equipped with high-quality components such as Siemens programmable flame controllers, Dungs and Madas gas valves and other readily available Siemens, Dungs and Telemecanique parts.
- Steam generators and flow heaters: instant steam generators and flow heaters with efficiencies of up to 107% on some models.
- Steam boilers: we offer steam boilers with capacities up to 50 tons, fueled with various fuels, meeting ISO 9001-2008 and ASME standards.
ICA-GVI instant steam generator – efficiency, safety, economy
Your partner in efficient steam production
The ICA-GVI instant steam generator is a state-of-the-art industrial solution designed to maximize productivity, ensure safety and minimize operating costs.
Why ICA-GVI?
- Instant steam production: ready to go in minutes, eliminates downtime and increases process efficiency.
- Safety: the absence of a pressure vessel minimizes the risk of explosion, and an advanced monitoring system provides full control over the combustion process.
- Savings: high heat transfer efficiency (up to 90%) and easy maintenance of the monobloc burner translate into lower operating costs.
- Compact and mobile: it takes up much less space than traditional boilers, and its light weight makes it easy to transport and install.
- Versatile: A wide capacity range (110-4400 kg/h) and the ability to operate at high pressure make the ICA-GVI suitable for a variety of industrial applications.
Additional assets:
- Brazilian technology: developed and manufactured in Brazil, with the specifics of the local market in mind.
- Technical support: our experts are there to help at every stage, from device selection to commissioning and service.
Choosing the right steam source for your industrial process is a crucial decision.
We realize that many questions and concerns arise.
Instant steam generator or traditional boiler – which to choose?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer.
It all depends on your individual needs and expectations.
In this article, we’ll outline the key differences between the two solutions so that you can make an informed decision that will bring you the best results.
Understand the differences, choose the optimal solution!
Below you will find a comparison of the most important features of instant steam generators and traditional boilers.
Analyze them and discover which solution is best suited to your business.
| Feature | Instant steam generator | Traditional boiler |
| Boiler room required | NO | YES |
| Occupied area (e.g., for producing 1000 kg/h) | 2,5 m² | 8,0 m² |
| Time required to generate steam at desired pressure | 5 to 10 minutes | 45 to 75 minutes |
| Approximate weight in kg (e.g., for production of 1000 kg/h) | 1500 | 4000 |
| Radiation losses | 0,75% | 1.5 to 3% |
| Losses by blowing | 4% | Up to 20% |
| Pressure tank | NO | YES |
| Heat absorption system (FUEL SAVINGS) | 3% higher compared to a traditional boiler | – |
| Operational flexibility (layout changes) | YES | NO |
| Heat shock problems | NO | YES |
| Ease of transportation | YES | NO |
| REDUCTION IN INSURANCE PREMIUMS | YES | NO |
| CONDENSATE LIFTING | NO | YES |
| Better steam quality | YES | NO |
| EASY TO OPERATE (no need to empty the bottom) | TOTAL | PARTIAL |
| Operational flexibility (allows shutdowns during short periods of inactivity) | YES | NO |
| Can be set up anywhere in the plant | YES | NO |
Now we will highlight the technical differences of Icaterm’s ICA-GVI line of instant steam generators, comparing them with other models of steam generators on the market.
| Feature | ICA-GVI | Other models |
| Used burner | MONOBLOK with high efficiency, easy maintenance, independent of the generator manufacturer’s parts, as it is manufactured by external companies specializing in burners. CERTIFIED! | DUOBLOK, usually produced by the manufacturer itself, with low combustion efficiency, and thus higher operating costs! NO CERTIFICATE! |
| Compatibility with NBR 12.313 | YES | Not always! |
| Exclusive maintenance and manufacturer dependency | NO | YES |
| Combustion Monitoring System | Flame Programmers in accordance with NBR 12.313. with Certificate! | Timing relays and relays NOT compliant with NORM NBR 12.313, posing a risk to operation. NO CERTIFICATION! |
| Operator manual interference with combustion monitoring system | NO | YES |
| Compliance with insurance companies’ risk requirements | YES | NO |
| Type of water pump used | Positive displacement piston model, suitable for high temperatures above 65°C. | Diaphragm model, poorly resistant to high temperatures, with frequent leaks, constant repairs, and thus frequent downtime! |
| Noise level (less than 85 dB) | Regulatory compliant. | VERY HIGH |
| Water supply control and temperature control! (important for the longevity of the system) |
A flow meter at the boiler water inlet and controls the temperature of the water circulating in the coil. In the event of overheating, the system sounds an alarm and shuts down to preserve the integrity of the coil. |
A limit switch system that detects “expansion” of the coil in case of overheating. No precision or safety, resulting in frequent coil replacement. |
Todraw your attention to some additional relevant information, we highlight a few more points in comparing Icaterm’s ICA-GVI instant steam generators with traditional steam generators, more familiar.The design was developed to work with a monobloc burner, a device that is widely used in the market, simple to maintain and provides easy access to spare parts, resulting in lower maintenance costs. Steam generators available on the Brazilian market use homemade two-block burners, with poor combustion efficiency and maintenance usually performed by the companies themselves, often not up to standard which can lead to higher maintenance costs.
Combustion monitoring systems used by other manufacturers use timers and relays, which is prohibited by the standard because they are subject to manual operator intervention. This type of operation poses a risk of accident, and is detected by any insurance.
On the other hand, the Icaterm instant steam generator has shielded programmable flame controllers, as required by the standard.
The water pump is reciprocating and works very well at temperatures above 65°C, has low noise emissions and is readily available.
In contrast, the pumps used by manufacturers in the Brazilian market are diaphragm pumps, are not very resistant to high temperatures and often cause leaks and the need for constant repairs, and have high noise levels and therefore high maintenance costs.
The Icaterm solution includes control of the temperature of the water flowing through the coil, so if there is a problem with overheating, the unit will sound an alarm and stop, all to preserve the integrity of the coil.
In contrast, in other models on the market, if the coil expands as a result of overheating, a limit switch is triggered, which is an inaccurate system that requires constant replacement of the coil.
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