Heaterless Vapourizer (HLV): The Energy Saviour

Apr 18,2019

India’s electricity production is mostly thermal based and hence it generates high level of carbon footprint. 1 unit of electricity produces 0.77 kg of carbon dioxide. So, saving electricity at each available point is a logical step to reduce cost and carbon footprint.

Coming to fuel applications for industrial requirement, LPG is widely used as it reduces carbon footprint and also is cheaper compared to many other alternative fuels. The LPG storage system either uses cylinders or bulk LPG. Again the Cylinder Installation system can be either a VOT (Vapor Off-take) types or LOT (Liquid Off-take) types.

In an LOT manifold system; there is an inherent need for an external energy source to convert liquid LPG into vapour LPG. Electrical vapourizers are used for the process which further escalates cost and enhances the carbon footprint. Is there a better solution?

The answer is Yes. There is a better solution.

SUPERGAS Heaterless Vapourizer better known as HLV is an energy efficient and innovative product which stands out clearly as the most sought out solution. Now let’s see the working principle.

How does HLV Run?

The Heaterless Vapourizer (HLV) is a device where liquid LPG is converted to vapour LPG using the Principle of Thermodynamics. LPG passes through a flashing valve to reduce pressure and temperature (adiabatic expansion). LPG then passes through a shell and tube heat exchanger, where water at ambient temperature (>15⁰C) converts liquid LPG into vapour LPG through conduction. Heavier hydrocarbons settle down in the liquid trap because of higher boiling point. This converted vapour LPG passes through an inbuilt Pressure Regulating station consisting of regulator, slam shut off valve and filter. The HLV has dual standby system which means there is a backup for every major component.

Why should you choose an HLV instead of an Electrical Vapourizer?

Check the below table to gain some insights as to why HLV wins hands down over Electrical Vapourizer.

Characteristic	Electrical Vapourizer	HLV	Remarks
Cost	High	Low	Can save approximately around Rs. 4.5 Lakhs for 100Kg/hr and Rs. 50 Lakhs for 1000Kg/hr
Carbon Footprint	High	Low	A 100 Kg/Hr HLV reduces 60MT carbon dioxide annually
Startup time	High	Nil	HLV starts immediately
Maintenance	High	Low	Stainless steel and brass baffles in HLV reduces corrosion
Safety	Low	High	There is no electrical heater which significantly improves safety
Water tank	No	Yes	Water is required to be pumped, but if there's a cooling tower, water tank is not required. The water to cooling tower can be used. HLV greatly improves the Cooling Tower’s efficiency by reducing the water temperature.

Let’s have a look at the significant effect of HLV on cost saving and carbon foot print.

Vaporizer Capacity (Kg/hr)	Load (KW)		Monthly Running Cost (Rs)		Monthly Savings (Rs)*	Yearly Savings (Rs)	Yearly Reduction of Carbon Footprints (MT of CO2)
	Electrical Vaporizer	HLV	Electrical Vaporizer	HLV	HLV	HLV	HLV
50	6	0.5	22,680	2,520	20,160	2,41,920	30
100	12	0.75	45,360	3,780	41,580	4,98,960	62
150	18	1	68,040	5,040	63,000	7,56,000	93
200	24	1	90,720	5,040	85,680	10,28,160	127
250	30	1.5	1,13,400	7,560	1,05,840	12,70,080	157
300	36	1.5	1,36,080	7,560	1,28,520	15,42,240	191
500	60	2.2	2,26,800	11,088	2,15,712	25,88,544	320
1000	120	5	4,53,600	25,200	4,28,400	51,40,800	635
Working Assumptions: (1) Vaporizer is operational for 24 hrs a day (2) For elecrical heaters are in 'On' mode for 75%, rest in 'Off' mode (Thermostat Effect) (3) 30 working days per month (4) Electricity tariff: Rs. 7 per Kwh *Disclaimer: Individual results may vary depending on operating conditions.

So now there is a conclusive way to save cost and carbon footprint .The question is ;would you like to take the leap of demonstrated reality ? To know more please visit our HLV page. We would be happy to offer you a solution. Please call us on 9121177930 or fill the on-line enquiry form