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WatterloW: the water and energy recovery system for sustainable sterilization/pasteurization
🌿 Towards a more economical and responsible agri-food industry
In a context where every kilowatt and every liter of water counts, water and energy recovery is becoming essential. It now represents a major asset for players in the agri-food industry.
That’s why at Steritech, we develop innovative thermal treatment solutions. They combine industrial performance, energy savings, and respect for the environment.
Our goal is clear: to reduce the environmental impact of sterilization and pasteurization processes without compromising on quality and productivity.
🔋 WatterloW: collect, reinject, save
Each heat treatment cycle generates heat and consumes large volumes of water.
Thanks to WatterloW, our water and energy recovery technology, the autoclave becomes a circular system. Cooling water and its heat are recovered and automatically reinjected into the next cycle.
This ingenious process enables:
• up to 35% savings on energy and heating consumption,
• up to 40% savings on cooling energy consumption,
• up to 90% savings on water consumption.
The result: a more sustainable, efficient, and economical industrial autoclave, designed to support the energy transition of production sites.
🏭 Case study: an exemplary pet food manufacturer
One of our customers in the pet food industry has equipped its 12 Steritech autoclaves with the WatterloW system.
As a result, with nearly 4,500 cycles per year, the results and savings generated have exceeded its expectations:
• 21% reduction in steam consumption,
• 32% reduction in water usage,
• and total elimination of fresh water consumption, with the surplus being redirected to the cooling towers.
This installation proves that a sustainable sterilization process can be synonymous with profitability, competitiveness, and reliability.
⚙️ Fully compatible with our entire range of autoclaves
WatterloW’s strength lies in its flexibility.
The system can be integrated into all of our equipment, whether it be:
• our industrial autoclaves or continuous systems,
• or our Goût’stave model, a compact electric autoclave designed for small artisanal canneries.
This means that every business—from artisans to industrial manufacturers—can adopt a more sustainable sterilization and pasteurization process while optimizing their resources and operating costs.
⚡ Goût’stave + WatterloW: an alliance for decarbonization
Designed and manufactured in Saverne, Goût’stave perfectly illustrates our commitment to decarbonizing production. This 100% electric autoclave combines performance, precision, and durability.
Combined with WatterloW, it becomes a comprehensive tool for:
• reducing energy consumption,
• recovering residual heat,
• limiting heat emissions, while maintaining the quality of sterilization and pasteurization processes.
🌍 A sustainable approach to industrial performance
Our philosophy is simple: performance should not come at the expense of the planet.
Every innovation developed by Steritech aims to reconcile:
• quality of heat treatment,
• water and energy savings,
• reduction of food waste,
• and optimization of existing industrial processes.
Thanks to WatterloW, we help our customers modernize their production lines. This can involve integrating a sustainable autoclave or upgrading an existing installation.
📈 WatterloW: a strategic asset for the agri-food industry
The benefits of the WatterloW solution go far beyond sustainability:
• significant reduction in operating costs,
• improved competitiveness,
• and rapid return on investment.
For players in the canning and agri-food industries, an autoclave equipped with the WatterloW system is a strategic investment. It meets current environmental and economic requirements.
💬 Conclusion: WatterloW, innovation at the service of responsible production
In short, water and energy recovery in autoclaves is no longer an option. It is a necessity for a sustainable food industry.
With WatterloW, Steritech offers concrete and measurable technology to transform industrial sterilization into an environmentally friendly and efficient process.
Our teams support each project, from diagnosis to commissioning. They make WatterloW a driver of innovation, profitability, and sustainability.
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