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Biomass Fired Thermal Fluid Heaters

Ecotherm |  |  4 Lac – 25 Lac kCal/hr.  |  |  Up to82% Thermal Efficiency

Sustainable, high-temperature thermic fluid heating using agricultural and industrial biomass waste — turning waste into energy

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Sustainable Biomass Fired Thermic Fluid Heating Solutions

ISOTEX Ecotherm Biomass Fired Thermic Fluid Heaters combine advanced multi-fuel combustion technology specifically optimised for agricultural and industrial biomass waste fuels with intelligent automation — delivering exceptional thermal efficiency and precise high-temperature heat transfer while converting agro-waste into productive industrial energy.

As a complete turnkey solution — from fuel handling and combustion system to thermic fluid circulation, emission control, and SMARTWIZ IoT monitoring — every Ecotherm biomass unit is factory-engineered for plug-and-play installation, dramatically reducing on-site construction time and costs.

With 4,000+ heater installations globally, up to 74% reduction in site installation costs, and a commitment to EcoVadis sustainability standards, ISOTEX leads industries transitioning to biomass-fired thermic fluid heating — delivering precise temperature control up to 280°C using abundantly available, low-cost agricultural and industrial waste biomass fuels.

Technical Data

Capacity Range

ISOTEX Ecotherm wood fired thermic fluid heaters are available across a comprehensive capacity spectrum — from 4 Lac kCal/hr. to 25 Lac kCal/hr. — to meet diverse industrial high-temperature heating requirements.

Parameter Value / Range Unit / Notes
Heat Output Capacity
4,00,000 – 25,00,000
kCal/hr
Max. TF Outlet Temperature
Up to 280
°C (Standard)
Max. TF Outlet Temperature
Up to 300+
°C (Custom / On Request)
Thermal Efficiency
Up to 82%
On NCV Basis (BS 845)
Heater Series
ECOTHERM
Factory-Assembled Modular Design
Fuel Flexibility

Biomass Fuel Options & Combustion Systems

ISOTEX Ecotherm biomass fired thermic fluid heaters are engineered with advanced multi-fuel combustion systems capable of efficiently burning the full spectrum of agricultural, forestry, and industrial biomass waste fuels — converting low-cost waste streams into high-value process heat.

Agricultural Biomass Fuels

Rice Husk

High-silica agro-waste from rice milling at ~3,200 kCal/kg; one of India’s most abundant and affordable biomass fuels — compatible with pinhole grate and bubbling bed combustion systems

Mustard Stalk

Dried mustard crop residue from Rajasthan, MP, and UP; available in large volumes post-harvest at extremely low cost — ideal for stationary or dumping grate combustion

Cotton Stalk

Cotton plant waste from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Telangana; high-GCV agricultural residue widely available at negligible cost after the cotton harvest season

Sugarcane Bagasse

Fibrous residue from sugar mills at ~2,100–2,400 kCal/kg (dry basis); available in huge volumes near sugar belts — ideal for plants co-located with sugar industry

Groundnut Shell

High-calorific agro-waste at ~4,200 kCal/kg from groundnut processing in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh; excellent fuel quality with low ash content

Paddy Straw

Crop residue from wheat and paddy farming across Punjab, Haryana, and UP; abundant availability during post-harvest season — reduces stubble burning and converts waste to energy

Bamboo Waste

Bamboo offcuts and processing waste from furniture and handicraft industries; high-energy-density renewable fuel with GCV of ~3,800–4,200 kCal/kg

 

Industrial Biomass & Agro-Processed Fuels

Biomass Pellets

Compressed agro-waste pellets (rice husk, mustard stalk, cotton stalk) at 3,800–4,500 kCal/kg; consistent calorific value, automated feeding, clean combustion — premium biomass fuel for bubbling bed systems

Briquettes

Densified biomass briquettes from agricultural and forestry waste; high-density, consistent GCV, and easier transport & storage vs loose biomass — widely available across India

De-Oiled Cakes (DOC)

Residue from edible oil expeller operations (groundnut cake, mustard cake, cottonseed cake); high-protein biomass with GCV ~3,500–4,000 kCal/kg — directly available from oil processing plants

Paper & Cardboard Waste

Industrial paper waste from packaging plants, corrugated box manufacturers, and printing units; consistent calorific value waste stream for continuous biomass firing

Textile Waste / Lint

Fibrous cotton and synthetic lint from textile spinning mills; combustible industrial waste available as a zero-cost or low-cost fuel source from own plant operations

Advanced Multi-Fuel Biomass Combustion Technology

The Ecotherm Multifuel Flexible Combustor is specifically engineered for biomass fuels — seamlessly adapting to variations in biomass fuel quality, moisture content, and bulk density to ensure uninterrupted operation with consistent thermal output:

1
Bubbling Bed (AFBC)

Advanced fluidised bed technology for biomass pellets, mixed agro-waste, and high-moisture biomass — efficiency up to 82% on NCV basis with consistent combustion across variable biomass quality

2
Fluidized cum Bubbling

Advanced combined technology for mixed biomass streams with variable particle size, moisture, and calorific value — maximum fuel flexibility for multi-source biomass procurement

3
Dumping Grate

Heavy-duty system for high-moisture, high-ash agricultural biomass including wet bagasse, green crop waste, and high-silica rice husk requiring extended residence time

4
Pinhole Grate

Optimised for fine biomass particles including rice husk, paddy straw fines, and agro-dust — prevents grate blockage from fine-particle biomass fuels

5
Stationary Grate

Ideal for larger biomass fuels including briquettes, cotton stalk, mustard stalk, and crop residue bales with consistent burn time on a fixed bed

Technology Advantages

6 Technology Advantages of the Ecotherm Biomass Fired Heater

The Ecotherm delivers factory-assembled, plug-and-play biomass fired thermic fluid heating — eliminating traditional on-site erection costs and timelines while providing class-leading combustion flexibility, advanced automation, and long-term reliability for biomass HTF applications.

01

Modular Engineered Heater House

  • Up to 74% reduction in site installation costs through factory-assembled modular heater house design
  • Up to 46% reduction in space utilisation — compact modular layout for space-constrained industrial sites
  • Up to 50% reduction in refractory costs (material & labour) versus traditional site-erected heater houses

02

Advanced Soot Blowing Technology

  • Automated soot blowing system keeps heater tube surfaces clean — ensuring maximum heat transfer at all times
  • Effectively removes soot, ash, and deposit build-up from heater tubes — prevents progressive efficiency degradation
  • Improved fuel efficiency and reduced operating costs — clean tubes mean less fuel for the same heat output

03

Oil-Cooled Top Reversal — Efficiency Built to Last

  • Fully oil-cooled turnaround chamber unlike traditional refractory top cover designs — eliminates refractory cracking
  • Longer life: oil-cooled top eliminates refractory maintenance and frequent repair shutdowns associated with conventional designs
  • Low maintenance: trouble-free operation with minimal downtime — no refractory patching or annual repair campaigns

04

Thermic Fluid Preheater (TFPH) — Waste Heat Recovery

  • Smart energy-saving device that recovers waste heat from flue gases to preheat thermic fluid before heater entry
  • Heater efficiency improvement of up to 3% through flue gas heat recovery — directly reduces wood fuel consumption
  • Fuel savings: lower fuel bills through improved thermal efficiency — TFPH pays back rapidly through operating cost reduction

05

SMARTWIZ IoT Heater Control System

  • IoT-enabled heater control panel with real-time data monitoring, predictive maintenance alerts, and cloud-based analytics
  • 24/7 remote access: monitor heater performance — temperature, pressure, efficiency, fuel feed — anytime, anywhere
  • Data-driven insights: optimise wood fuel usage, identify combustion inefficiencies, and reduce operating costs

06

Advanced ASTM-Standard Heater Tube Technology

  • All heater tubes manufactured to ASTM standards — designed for superior heat transfer, high-pressure operation, and long service life in biomass-fired environments
  • High strength & durability: withstands demanding thermal cycling from biomass combustion across varying fuel types and moisture content
  • Excellent heat transfer: optimum thermal efficiency design ensures maximum heat extraction from biomass combustion flue gases
Return On Investment

ROI Analysis: ISOTEX Ecotherm -20lakh Biomass Fired Heater vs.Conventional Fired Heater

ROI Analysis: ISOTEX Evolution (4 TPH) vs. Standard Oil-Fired Boiler. Real numbers, real savings — calculated on 7,000 annual operating hours.

Operating Parameter

Value

Heater capacity

20,00,000 kCal/hr.

Annual operating hours

7200 hrs.

Biomass type

Briquette

Biomass fuel consumption (approx.)

~5,321 tons/year

Annual biomass fuel cost (approx.)

₹4.25Cr

Conventional Fired Heatercost

₹4.65Cr

Annual fuel cost savings

₹39.73 Lakh

Typical Payback Period

2.5 – Years

What drives these savings?

  • Biomass vs furnace oil cost difference: ~80–85% lower fuel cost per kCal for rice husk / agro-waste vs FO
  • Modular heater house installation savings: up to 74% less site installation cost vs conventional construction
  • TFPH flue gas heat recovery: up to 3% additional efficiency — directly reduces biomass consumption and cost
  • Carbon credit opportunity: additional income from renewable energy certificates and carbon offset credits
  • Zero-cost or near-zero-cost fuel for plants generating own biomass waste (rice mills, sugar mills, textile mills)

2.5 Yrs

Typical Investment Payback

The efficiency upgrade pays for itself within 2.5 years — after which the savings go directly to your bottom line for the life of the plant.
Field Performance

Watch our customers share their experience with ISOTEX Ecotherm biomass fired thermic fluid heaters:

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Fuel

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Capacity

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Fuel

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Capacity

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Fuel

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Capacity

2,000,000 kCal/hr

Fuel

Agro Waste

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