Food Processing
Condensation
EcoRec condensers for fryer stack, oven exhaust, and process water recovery.
Purpose-built EcoRec direct contact condensers for food processing environments. Capture water vapour from fryer stacks, oven exhausts, and cooking processes — recovering up to 5,000 kW of heat while reclaiming clean water for reuse. Stainless steel construction meets food-grade hygiene standards.
Four Models,
One Solution
Compact flue gas condenser for heat recovery from boiler exhaust — efficient energy capture at 1,500 kW.
Mid-range flue gas condenser for industrial heat recovery — 2,500 kW capacity.
High-capacity flue gas condenser — 3,500 kW for large industrial heat recovery systems.
Maximum-capacity condenser for large-scale energy recovery — 5,000 kW for utility and district heating.
Food Processing
Applications
Select an application to see how EcoRec condensers address your specific water and heat recovery requirements.
Commercial and industrial fryer operations generate substantial water vapour laden with heat energy. Traditional ventilation simply exhausts this valuable resource to atmosphere. EcoRec direct contact condensers capture water vapour from fryer stacks, recovering both clean water and thermal energy. The recovered heat pre-heats incoming process water while reclaimed water reduces mains consumption — delivering measurable savings on utility bills.
Food-Grade Construction
Stainless steel 316 throughout for hygiene compliance
Self-Draining Design
Advanced weir system prevents blockages and contamination
Smart VSD Control
Automated fan speed adjustment for optimal recovery
Modular Installation
Compact vertical footprint for space-constrained facilities
Built for
Food Processing
Key advantages of EcoRec condensers for food processing water and heat recovery.
Water Recovery
Capture water vapour from fryer stacks, oven exhausts, and cooking processes — reclaiming clean water for reuse and dramatically reducing mains consumption and effluent discharge costs.
Heat Recapture
Recover latent heat from exhaust steam that would otherwise be lost to atmosphere. Pre-heat process water, space heating, or combustion air — cutting gas bills by up to 30%.
Hygiene Compliant
Full stainless steel 316 construction with optional CIP (Clean-in-Place) system meets food-grade hygiene standards. Self-draining condensate management prevents bacterial growth.
Smart Control System
Real-time monitoring with VSD-driven extraction fans automatically adjusts recovery rates based on production demand — maximising efficiency without disrupting downstream processes.
Compact Modular Design
Vertical footprint minimises floor space requirements. Modular construction enables easy installation into existing ventilation systems and future capacity expansion.
Corrosion Resistant
High-grade stainless steel tubes with optional corrosion-resistant coatings withstand the acidic conditions common in food processing exhaust streams for extended service life.
Your Condenser
Pays You Back
Built-in heat recovery captures waste energy from fryer and oven exhaust condensation and redirects it back into your facility — cutting gas bills and pre-heating process water.
Exhaust Heat Becomes
Free Hot Water.
Every EcoRec condenser recovers substantial thermal energy during exhaust condensation. Instead of venting fryer and oven heat to atmosphere, our integrated recovery system captures it and redirects it — pre-heating process water, feeding CIP wash systems, or supplementing space heating across your facility.
Recovered exhaust heat raises incoming water temperatures by up to 40°C — reducing boiler load and cutting gas consumption for cooking operations.
65–85°C hot water generated from waste heat for clean-in-place systems — eliminating the need for dedicated CIP water heaters.
Recovered heat warms combustion air entering baking ovens and dryers — improving thermal efficiency and reducing natural gas consumption by up to 25%.
Low-grade recovered heat feeds into building heating systems — reducing winter heating costs across production halls and cold storage areas.
Food
Processing
FAQs
Common questions about EcoRec condensers for food processing water and heat recovery.
EcoRec condensers handle exhaust from deep fryers, baking ovens, drying tunnels, cooking kettles, blanching systems, and sterilisation processes. The stainless steel 316 construction and optional CIP system ensure safe operation across all food processing environments.
Water recovery rates depend on exhaust conditions, but typical food processing installations recover 70–85% of water vapour from exhaust streams. For a medium-sized fryer operation, this can equate to thousands of litres per day of clean water reclaimed for reuse.
The direct contact condensation process produces clean condensate. Depending on the source exhaust, recovered water can be used for cleaning, pre-heating, cooling systems, or other non-potable process applications. Additional filtration can be specified for higher-purity requirements.
EcoRec condensers feature modular design specifically engineered for retrofit installation. The compact vertical footprint fits into existing duct runs, and the self-draining condensate system connects to existing drainage infrastructure. Typical installation takes 2–3 days with minimal production disruption.
Routine maintenance includes condensate system inspection, spray nozzle checks, and optional CIP cleaning cycles. The self-draining weir design minimises manual cleaning. Typical service intervals are quarterly, with major inspections annually.
Most food processing installations achieve full payback within 18–24 months through combined water savings, reduced gas consumption, and lower effluent discharge costs. Larger installations with high exhaust volumes can see ROI in under 12 months.
Ready to
Recover?
Our engineering team specialises in food processing condensation. Tell us about your exhaust streams, water recovery needs, and facility requirements.
- Fryer stack water recovery
- Oven exhaust heat capture
- Process efficiency improvement
- Hygiene-compliant installation