Method for Generating Steam and Steam Generation Device

Abstract

A method for steam generation using condensate recycled in the form of feed water is described and illustrated. So that a higher efficiency can be achieved, it is provided that the feed water is evaporated in a steam generator, thereby forming process steam. The process steam is at least partially condensed in a consumer apparatus, while releasing heat and forming a condensate. The condensate is at least partially fed to a feed water treatment system for treatment. The feed water treated in the feed water treatment is separated into a vapor phase and a liquid phase in a flash tank. The liquid phase of the feed water is fed to the steam generator and is evaporated in the steam generator, thereby forming process steam. The vapor phase of the feed water is fed to a compressor for compression and formation of a process steam.

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