In-Direct Fired HAG Inquiry

An Indirect Fired Hot Air Generator (HAG) is a highly efficient, clean, and reliable system designed to produce hot air for industrial drying and heating processes where contamination-free air is essential. Unlike direct-fired systems, the indirect-fired design ensures that the process air does not come into direct contact with combustion gases, thereby delivering 100% clean and pollution-free hot air.

This generator is widely used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemicals, textiles, fertilizers, ceramics, and agro-based applications, where product quality and hygiene are critical. The system is designed to operate continuously under varying loads with minimal maintenance and maximum efficiency.

The unit consists of a combustion chamber, heat exchanger, fuel-burning system, and an air handling system. Fuel is combusted in a chamber, and the hot flue gases transfer heat to a specially designed heat exchanger. Fresh air is then passed over the exchanger, absorbing the required heat while ensuring no mixing of combustion gases and process air.

The system is available in various fuel options such as oil, gas, coal, or solid fuels, with a wide operating temperature range depending on the industrial requirement. Its robust design, automation compatibility, and energy-efficient performance make it a preferred choice for industries seeking clean hot air solutions.


Technical Highlights

  • Design Type: Horizontal / Vertical / Skid-mounted
  • Operation Principle: Indirect heating through heat exchanger (no direct contact between flue gases and process air)
  • Hot Air Temperature Range: 60°C to 400°C (depending on fuel and design)
  • Capacity Range: 0.2 Million Kcal/hr to 15 Million Kcal/hr (customizable)
  • Fuel Options: Light Diesel Oil (LDO), Furnace Oil (FO), Natural Gas, LPG, Coal, Biomass, Briquettes, or Wood
  • Combustion System: Fully automatic burners for oil/gas or manual/automatic firing for solid fuel
  • Heat Exchanger Material: Alloy steel / stainless steel / carbon steel depending on application
  • Thermal Efficiency: Up to 85% for solid fuel firing and up to 92% for oil/gas firing
  • Air Quality: Delivers 100% clean, dust-free, contamination-free hot air
  • Control System:
    • Fully automatic temperature control with PID controllers
    • Safety interlocks for over-temperature and flame failure protection
  • Applications: Drying, baking, curing, roasting, coating, powder processing, textile finishing, and other heating applications where product contamination is not acceptable