Condensate Pumps

VIRA Condensate Pumps are pressure-powered pumping solutions designed to collect and return hot condensate from steam-using equipment when gravity drainage is not sufficient. They are suitable for applications with lift requirements, return-line backpressure or condensate recovery points located above the equipment outlet.

Pressure-Powered and Pressure Motive Operation

VIRA condensate pumps operate as pressure-powered, or pressure motive, pumping systems. Available motive steam or compressed air is used to transfer hot condensate when gravity drainage is not sufficient or when return-line backpressure prevents reliable condensate flow.

Electronic Level Control Without Mechanical Floats

VIRA systems use electronic level control instead of a mechanical float mechanism. The level sensing system contains no mechanical float and no moving sensing parts, helping reduce mechanical wear and supporting dependable operation in demanding condensate recovery applications.

Single, Duplex and Triplex Pump Configurations

Systems can be configured with single, duplex or triplex pumps according to condensate load, operating continuity and project requirements. This modular design allows pumping capacity to be matched to the application while maintaining a compact packaged system layout.

Compact Packaged Design

The compact packaged design helps simplify installation in boiler rooms and industrial steam systems. Pre-engineered system components can be configured according to the required motive supply, condensate inlet, vent, overflow, discharge connection and return-line arrangement.

Efficient Use of Motive Steam

Efficient use of motive steam supports the transfer of high-temperature condensate with low energy demand. This makes pressure-powered condensate pumps an effective solution for recovering valuable hot condensate in industrial steam systems.

Benefits of Hot Condensate Return

Returning hot condensate helps reduce make-up water demand, lower boiler fuel consumption and recover valuable thermal energy. It also supports improved boiler feedwater quality, reduced flash steam losses and more efficient overall steam plant operation.

Project-Specific Engineering

Condensate pump selection depends on condensate load, available motive pressure, return-line pressure, vertical lift, filling head, temperature and installation layout. VIRA supports project-specific system selection, special manufacturing and documentation options for industrial steam and condensate applications.