Babcock Wanson UK, a leading supplier of industrial process heating equipment and solutions, has announced the extension of its product portfolio to encompass large high pressure firetube boilers up to 50barg and output to 70 t/h and watertube boilers up to 90barg and 150t/h, along with heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), making it the only company in the UK capable of providing the complete spectrum of industrial boiler solutions — from compact coil type steam generators through to large, high output watertube systems.
The addition of large-scale boiler systems designed for the most demanding industrial applications has been brought about through the integration of German company VKK Standardkessel into the Babcock Wanson Group. The full VKK range is now available through Babcock Wanson UK, supported by its renowned local service and engineering expertise. By offering VKK Standardkessel boilers in the UK, Babcock Wanson UK brings together advanced German engineering with its own proven capability for total system design, local project management, and after-sales service. Customers benefit not only from tailor-made, high-capacity boiler technology but also from Babcock Wanson UK’s on-the-ground expertise in installation, commissioning, UK regulatory compliance and maintenance.
The VKK product portfolio available through Babcock Wanson UK covers a wide range of industrial energy needs. It includes single and double flame watertube boilers, hot water boilers, high-pressure steam generators with or without superheaters, and HRSGs for combined heat and power applications. The unique Condor range combines watertube and firetube technology to deliver high pressure, low emissions and superheated steam from a compact, highly efficient design. Capacities range from 2 to 70 tonnes of steam per hour, with operating pressures up to 38 bar and steam temperatures up to 450°C, while hot water boilers can be supplied up to 50 MW and 30 bar.
The Condor range is also available for electrical and hybrid operation, enabling industries to prepare for the energy transition and make use of surplus renewable electricity. Hybrid Condor boilers incorporate flanged electric heaters alongside traditional combustion to reduce CO₂ emissions, operate flexibly according to fuel pricing, and provide additional standby capacity. VKK’s full-electric Condor boilers are available up to 11 MW, offering more than 99% efficiency and a practical route to zero-emission steam and hot water.
VKK HRSGs provide an effective solution for utilising waste heat from gas turbines, CHP plants and industrial processes, ensuring both improved energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. These robust HRSG systems can be supplied with auxiliary firing for additional steam output and are engineered for high availability, flexibility under load changes, and long service life.
“The addition of VKK Standardkessel boilers and HRSGs significantly broadens Babcock Wanson UK’s portfolio, making it unique in the UK for its capability to supply and support both firetube and watertube boilers up to the highest output levels” states Etienne Fourie, Technical Sales Manager for Babcock Wanson UK’s Process Engineering Division. “This positions us as the partner of choice for customers looking for energy efficiency, reliability, and a full lifecycle approach to boiler house operations.”
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