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RAIL CAR THAWING
HeatStar by Enerco manufactures equipment that efficiently thaws frozen coal in a railcar enabling a quick unloading process during harsh winter months.
Major utilities may bring in as many as 115 railcars per day, each carrying 100 tons of coal. During the winter months, moisture in the car can freeze, creating a strong bond between the coal and the railcar's inner walls. Unloading can be challenging and inefficient, with as much as 20% of the coal remaining stuck to the wall of each car. The Heatstar railcar thawing system yields summer unloading rates, nearly 100%, year round.
Our on-site engineering and system consulting services can provide a custom thaw shed heating solution to help reduce waste, increase unloading speed and efficiency while reducing process cost.
| Efficient | Infrared energy heats and thaws rail cars and coal, not surrounding air even in windy conditions |
| Safe | Features low pressure system, approved gas train, safety lockout and welded manifold |
| Easy Maintenance | Individual burner or module replacement, accessible controls and replacement grids |
| Modular Design | Simplifies installation and maintenance |
| Consultation | Provided on-site at no charge |
| Service Support | Parts and technical support readily available in-house |
| Quiet | No moving parts |
| Capabilties | System design is easily adapted for new thaw shed installations or retrofit applications |
| Low Emissions | NOx and CO levels well below acceptable standards |
INDOOR RAIL CAR THAWING SYSTEM
OUTDOOR RAIL CAR THAWING SYSTEM
