Reliable performance and custom engineering for your boiler feedwater systems
When boiler feedwater system reliability is critical, BFS deaerators offer a proven solution. As a recognized brand in the field, BFS equipment is already installed in several industrial facilities across Québec.
BFS deaerators are available in pressurized configurations, with or without an integrated storage tank, and come ready to install.
Why choose a BFS deaerator?
- Industrial-grade reliability: Robust, proven design installed in thousands of facilities across North America.
- Industrial reliability: a robust, proven design used in thousands of installations across North America—since 1946!
- Adaptability: Standard or fully customized fabrication to ensure optimal performance based on your specific operating conditions (pressure, temperature, capacity, spatial constraints).
- Integrated expertise: Each system is backed by a team of dedicated engineers at BFS, who design tailored solutions to ensure maximum performance under your project’s real-world conditions.
- Simplified integration: Pumps, valves, sensors, and instrumentation can all be pre-installed at the factory for quicker commissioning.
BFS Deaerator Models
Optimized thermal performance and mechanical efficiency
BFS manufactures two primary types of pressurized deaerators, each using a specific mechanical approach to enhance dissolved gas removal from boiler feedwater.
Spray-Type Deaerator – Class S
- Pressurized operation with mechanical spray system.
- Water is atomized through spray nozzles to maximize surface area in contact with steam.
- Compact and efficient design.
- Ideal for medium- to high-capacity boiler systems.
- Typical operating temperature: up to 105 °C (227 °F).
Tray-Type Deaerator – Class T
- Pressurized operation with cascading trays.
- Water flows from tray to tray, enhancing steam contact and mechanical degasification.
- Designed for applications requiring extremely low oxygen levels.
- Exceptional performance for large-capacity or high-purity systems.
- Oxygen removal to < 0.005 cc/liter.
Key Technical Features
BFS deaerators are engineered for a wide range of industrial steam system applications. Available specifications include:
- Capacity: From 5,000 to 500,000 lb/h
- Operating pressure: From 5 to 50 psig
- Construction materials: Carbon steel or stainless steel, depending on project requirements
- Outlet temperature: Up to 105 °C (227 °F)
- Optional equipment: Direct steam injection heaters, feedwater pumps, full instrumentation
Each BFS deaerator is designed to optimize boiler feedwater preheating and reduce corrosion risks by ensuring the efficient removal of dissolved gases.