Steam
can also be produced on electric steam boilers.
These
types have become a good environmental option in a time where wind power, water power and nuclear power
can deliver electrical energy without producing CO2
and NOX.
The electrical heated
boilers are
fast and economical to install, but they are still often expensive in use and
therefore most common for for rather small steam capacities.
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The most environmental solutions with the lowest
operational costs, are however the
exhaust gas steam boiler offering steam production from
waste heat utilization.
A special design of steam boilers also offer
customized solution for
clean steam
used for instance in food industry and for other clean
applications.
All in all, steam can be produced and used in numerous
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