Fives introduces the e-Ductflame™, its first patented electric heating system
Fives' e-Ductflame™: decarbonizing industrial heating processes
Fives' e-Ductflame™ is the first burner of the Group using electricity as a source of energy to heat the air stream, resulting in significant fuel gas consumption and CO2 emissions reduction for heating processes.
Fives' e-Ductflame™ is the first burner of the Group using electricity as a source of energy to heat the air stream, resulting in significant gas consumption and CO2 emissions reduction for heating processes.
Furthermore, Fives has designed the e-Ductflame™ so that it can be connected to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, going one step further towards the decarbonization of Industry. Aside from electricity, the e-Ductflame™ accommodates various energy sources, including natural gas, hydrogen and biogas, offering exceptional flexibility in fuel selection.
At Fives, innovation is a vocation
Fives is the sole company providing the unique and patented technology behind the e-Ductflame™. It is suitable for any duct burner configuration both in new installations and in revamping solutions, highly reducing costs for manufacturers.
Always one innovation ahead thanks to its ability to anticipate its customers’ needs, Fives has developed a unique and user-friendly control interface for the e-Ductflame™, ensuring easy operation and maximum flexibility for fuel switching. This allows industrial players to easily adapt their operations based on specific challenges, including energy savings (both fuel gas and electricity), optimizing heating performance, reducing CO2 emissions, minimizing operating costs and maximizing the use of renewable energies.
“Fives’ e-Ductflame™ reflects our commitment to innovation and sustainability" states Francesco Giudici, General Manager of Fives ITAS. “It is the result of years of research and development dedicated to providing sustainable and versatile heating solutions, answering our customers’ needs. We are proud of this achievement and eager to see how it will transform the industry landscape”.
Fives' e-Ductflame™ is suitable for a wide range of markets for industrial drying applications, including cement and minerals, ceramics, paper and pulp, printing and converting, food and feed, painting and coating.
Fives will be presenting this revolutionary technology at ECOMONDO from November 7-10 in Rimini, Italy.
Technical features:
- For drying applications and hot gas generators
- Suitable for any duct configuration
- Going from 100%electricity to 100% fuel gas
- Full flexibility in electrical mode
- High turndown in the burner mode