{"id":21773,"date":"2026-07-09T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/casos-exito\/steam-disinfection-of-growing-media-a-real-life-case-study-at-a-nursery\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:53:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:53:36","slug":"steam-disinfection-of-growing-media-a-real-life-case-study-at-a-nursery","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/en\/success-stories\/steam-disinfection-of-growing-media-a-real-life-case-study-at-a-nursery\/","title":{"rendered":"Steam Disinfection of Growing Media: A Real-Life Case Study at a Nursery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light is-style-hero-cover\" style=\"min-height:784px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-body-white-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"889\" height=\"793\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-21463\" alt=\"Desinfecci\u00f3n de sustrato con vapor: caso real en un vivero\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero.webp 889w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-300x268.webp 300w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-768x685.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:144px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer dnone-mobile\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"text-h6 has-body-medium-color has-text-color\">Success stories<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column border--right_start is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Steam Disinfection of Growing Media: A Real-Life Case Study at a Nursery<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column dnone-tablet is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:8.3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"text-h5 has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Project description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A client in the agricultural sector needed to thermally disinfect the growing medium for a new nursery, eliminating pathogens, weed seeds, and unwanted organisms without the use of chemicals, using a simple and efficient solution to treat between 1,500 and 5,000 liters annually in batches, powered by solar energy and designed for the lowest possible energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/en\/contact-us\/\"><strong>NEED ASSISTANCE?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"#breadcrumbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/arrow-down.svg\" alt=\"Scroll\" class=\"wp-image-221\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"alignfull\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"label\">STEAM FOR INDUSTRY \u00bb<\/span> <span class=\"last\">Giconmes<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-bg-20-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:41.666%\">\n<p class=\"text-h6\">Original situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-h4\">Challenges posed by the client:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-80-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"javascript:if(window.print)window.print()\" rel=\" nofollow\">Download study.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58.3%\">\n<p>A client in <strong>the agricultural sector<\/strong> was considering setting up a <strong>new nursery<\/strong> and needed to implement a <strong>system for the thermal disinfection of the growing medium before using it in plant production<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal was <strong>to eliminate pathogens, weed seeds, and unwanted organisms present in the soil<\/strong>, ensuring a <strong>clean and safe growing medium<\/strong> for the development of the seedlings, <strong>without resorting to chemicals or treatments that would compromise the farm\u2019s sustainability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this initial phase, the treatment requirements were moderate and clearly defined: the nursery planned to disinfect approximately <strong>1,500 liters of growing medium<\/strong> in the first year, with a <strong>short-term growth<\/strong> projection of up to <strong>5,000 liters per year<\/strong> as plant production increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this was a one-time operation (a single disinfection campaign per year), the client was in no rush: they could easily accept that the process would take one or two weeks, treating the substrate <strong>in batches in <\/strong>an <strong>insulated container<\/strong> that we were to manufacture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The approach also took into account <strong>energy efficiency<\/strong> and <strong>self-sufficiency<\/strong>: the facility would be powered by <strong>solar energy<\/strong>, so it was essential to limit electricity consumption to the absolute minimum necessary to meet these requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the customer was looking for a <strong>simple solution, tailored to its actual volumes and with the lowest possible energy consumption<\/strong>, to avoid oversizing equipment for a demand that, for now, was limited and seasonal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center mb-0 has-body-main-color has-primary-20-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center dnone-tablet is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:4.3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer dnone-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-h6 has-secondary-color has-text-color\">Proposed solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-h4\">Customized steam solution developed by Giconmes.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center dnone-tablet is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:8.3%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-body-main-color has-primary-20-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top dnone-tablet is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:4.3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Proposed solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After analyzing the actual treatment volumes and the seasonal nature of the operation, <strong>Giconmes<\/strong> designed a <strong>compact steam-based thermal substrate disinfection system<\/strong>, tailored precisely to the customer\u2019s needs and with the lowest possible electricity consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The operating principle is simple and robust: the substrate is processed <strong>in batches inside <\/strong>an <strong>insulated vessel<\/strong> into which <strong>steam<\/strong> is injected in a controlled manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The steam raises the temperature of the entire soil mass to the level needed to <strong>eliminate pathogens, weed seeds, and unwanted organisms<\/strong>, without the need for chemicals and without generating waste that requires subsequent environmental management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The equipment supplied consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NGV-1708<\/strong> Electric Steam Generator <strong>(8 kW)<\/strong>. A fully automatic generator, powered exclusively by electricity, that is fully <strong>compatible with the <\/strong>customer\u2019s <strong>planned photovoltaic system <\/strong>. Compared to the 9 kW capacity initially considered, an analysis of the process allowed the solution to be adjusted to 8 kW, further reducing energy consumption. Its dual electric heaters allow it to operate at 50% capacity when demand permits, resulting in additional energy savings.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0.5 m\u00b3 insulated container<\/strong>. Thermally insulated to minimize heat loss during treatment, optimize energy consumption, and ensure uniform temperature distribution throughout the substrate mass. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steam lance distribution system with a temperature probe<\/strong>. The steam is distributed through four lances that ensure coverage of the entire soil mass, while the probe allows the substrate temperature to be monitored at all times and ensures that the disinfection threshold is reached. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water treatment system<\/strong>. A <strong>water<\/strong> softening system that reduces the hardness of the feed water to acceptable levels, protecting the boiler and ensuring its long-term durability. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skid-mounted platform on a Euro pallet<\/strong>. The generator and water treatment equipment are mounted on a platform that allows the entire unit to be moved safely within the facility. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Technology used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/en\/steam-generators\/static-steam-generators\/steam-generator-ngv-17\/\">NGV-1708<\/a> 8-kW electric steam generator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0.5 m\u00b3 insulated container<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A diffusion system using four steam nozzles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built-in temperature sensor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water treatment and skid-mounted platform on a Euro pallet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch dnone-tablet is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:4.3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-03-768x681.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"889\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-04.webp\" alt=\"Steam Disinfection of Growing Media: A Real-Life Case Study at a Nursery\" class=\"wp-image-21475\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-04.webp 889w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-04-300x267.webp 300w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-04-768x682.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"889\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-05.webp\" alt=\"Steam Disinfection of Growing Media: A Real-Life Case Study at a Nursery\" class=\"wp-image-21479\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-05.webp 889w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-05-300x268.webp 300w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/desinfeccion-sustrato-vapor-caso-real-vivero-05-768x685.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center text-h6\">CHALLENGES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center text-h4\">We meet customer requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The installation fully met the objectives set by the client. Among the key results are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/generacion-vapor.svg\" alt=\". Giconmes industrial steam generators\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" style=\"width:56px;height:56px\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>100% thermal disinfection, chemical-free<\/strong>. The treatment is performed using only steam, eliminating pathogens, weed seeds, and unwanted organisms without the use of chemicals. This eliminates contaminating residues, removes the need for associated environmental management, and provides a clean and safe growing medium for plant development.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/presion.svg\" alt=\". Giconmes industrial steam generators\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" style=\"width:56px;height:56px\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A 100% electric solution compatible with solar power<\/strong>. Since it is a system powered exclusively by electricity, it integrates seamlessly with the customer\u2019s solar power system, reducing operating costs and supporting carbon-free, self-sufficient operations. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sliders.svg\" alt=\". Giconmes industrial steam generators\" class=\"wp-image-402\" style=\"width:56px;height:56px\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Custom sizing and minimal power consumption<\/strong>. The equipment was strictly adjusted to the actual treatment volumes, reducing the power from the initial 9 kW to 8 kW. The insulated tank and the dual heater, which allows operation at 50% power, minimize heat loss and optimize energy consumption during each campaign.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"33\" height=\"33\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/water.svg\" alt=\". Giconmes industrial steam generators\" class=\"wp-image-614\" style=\"width:56px;height:56px\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Scalability without changing the installation<\/strong>. The NGV-1708 generator can be reconfigured for power outputs of up to 15 kW, thereby supporting the nursery\u2019s projected growth\u2014from 1,500 liters in the first year to 5,000 liters in the future\u2014without the need to replace the equipment, thereby protecting the customer\u2019s investment. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-100-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1216\" height=\"464\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-459\" alt=\". 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Consequently, emissions can be neutral depending on the electricity mix. Electric steam boilers are the present and the future. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n    <button class=\"faqs-btn\">\n        <span>\n            <div class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/div>\n        <\/span>\n        Is it possible to automate the operation of a steam generator? Can it be remotely controlled?     <\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"faqs-content\">\n        <div class=\"mt-1 mb-2\"><p class=\"p1\">Absolutely. In fact, it is recommended to achieve maximum efficiency. There is no problem with remote control as long as it complies with current regulations.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n    <button class=\"faqs-btn\">\n        <span>\n            <div class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/div>\n        <\/span>\n        What maintenance does an electric steam generator require?    <\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"faqs-content\">\n        <div class=\"mt-1 mb-2\"><p class=\"p1\">A steam generator is a pressure vessel that, together with the piping network, is subject to regulatory control and complementary technical instructions, according to the regulations published in Royal Decree 809\/2021, of September 21. Maintenance is divided into a part that can be easily fulfilled by the owner: <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p1\">Know and apply the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions regarding use, safety measures, and maintenance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Not to put the installation into service or prevent the operation of pressure equipment if the requirements of the Regulation are not met.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Having at least the following documentation for the pressure equipment while they are installed: Declaration of conformity, manufacturer&#8217;s instructions (if applicable), and, if necessary, installation certificate, along with other supporting documentation (such as installation project, record of the last periodic inspection, certifications of equipment repairs or modifications, and any other documentation required by the relevant technical instruction complementary to this regulation). For detailed contents, refer to Annex IV of the regulation. Making this documentation available to the competent authority of the autonomous community and the companies responsible for maintenance, repair, or periodic inspections.  <\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Use the pressure equipment within its intended operating limits as specified by the manufacturer and take it out of service if it no longer meets the necessary safety requirements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Perform maintenance on the installations, pressure equipment, safety accessories, and control devices in accordance with the operating conditions and manufacturer&#8217;s instructions, and <b>examine them at least once a year. <\/b> <\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Arranging for the necessary periodic inspections as required by Article 6 of the regulation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Having and maintaining an up-to-date record of pressure equipment categories I to IV, as defined in RD 709\/2015, of July 24, or equipment similar to these categories according to Article 3.2 of the regulation, as well as their installations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n    <button class=\"faqs-btn\">\n        <span>\n            <div class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/div>\n        <\/span>\n        At what temperature is steam produced? 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Giconmes industrial steam generators\" class=\"wp-image-255\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:160px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer dnone-mobile\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>The use of steam is gaining popularity in several industries due to its efficiency and environmental benefits.<\/strong><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our \"Success Stories\" section, you can discover more about companies that have adopted this technology and have achieved successful results in terms of efficiency and sustainability. Click on the success stories to learn more details. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-15 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">        <div class=\"card-block\">\n            \n            <div class=\"card-img\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vapor-automatizado-limpieza-transportador-lona-chocolate.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Vapor automatizado para limpieza de transportador de lona para chocolate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vapor-automatizado-limpieza-transportador-lona-chocolate.webp 1920w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vapor-automatizado-limpieza-transportador-lona-chocolate-300x196.webp 300w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vapor-automatizado-limpieza-transportador-lona-chocolate-1024x669.webp 1024w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vapor-automatizado-limpieza-transportador-lona-chocolate-768x502.webp 768w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vapor-automatizado-limpieza-transportador-lona-chocolate-1536x1003.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\">            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"card-title\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-h4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/en\/success-stories\/goodbye-to-manual-cleaning-automated-steam-cleaning-for-a-conveyor-belt-in-the-chocolate-industry\/\">Goodbye to Manual Cleaning: Automated Steam Cleaning for a Conveyor Belt in the Chocolate Industry<\/a><\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"card-exceprt\">\n                <p>Original situation: Challenges posed by the client: A manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products had a very long belt conveyor (about 50 meters) at its plant, and cleaning it was one of the most demanding tasks in the process. Chocolate, cocoa, and fat residues stick firmly to the tarp and, once cooled, form a compact [&hellip;]<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"card-icon\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/themes\/giconmes\/assets\/icons\/arrow-card.svg\" width=\"56\" height=\"40\" alt=\"Flecha\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\">\n            <\/div>\t\n            \n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">        <div class=\"card-block\">\n            \n            <div class=\"card-img\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1069\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/control-caudal-vapor-baja-carga-celula-piloto-syngas-hidrogeno-02.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Control de caudal de vapor a baja carga (0,2\u20132 kg\/h) para una c\u00e9lula piloto de syngas e hidr\u00f3geno\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/control-caudal-vapor-baja-carga-celula-piloto-syngas-hidrogeno-02.webp 1920w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/control-caudal-vapor-baja-carga-celula-piloto-syngas-hidrogeno-02-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/control-caudal-vapor-baja-carga-celula-piloto-syngas-hidrogeno-02-1024x570.webp 1024w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/control-caudal-vapor-baja-carga-celula-piloto-syngas-hidrogeno-02-768x428.webp 768w, https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/control-caudal-vapor-baja-carga-celula-piloto-syngas-hidrogeno-02-1536x855.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\">            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"card-title\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-h4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/en\/success-stories\/steam-flow-control-at-low-load-0-2-2-kg-h-for-a-pilot-scale-syngas-and-hydrogen-cell\/\">Steam flow control at low load (0.2\u20132 kg\/h) for a pilot-scale syngas and hydrogen cell<\/a><\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"card-exceprt\">\n                <p>Original situation: Challenges posed by the client: A leading technology center, focused on developing advanced processes for the utilization of syngas (synthesis gas) to produce hydrogen and methane, needed to integrate a steam supply system capable of ensuring extremely stable operating conditions within a pilot research cell. The real challenge was not in generating steam, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"card-icon\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/giconmes.es\/wp-content\/themes\/giconmes\/assets\/icons\/arrow-card.svg\" width=\"56\" height=\"40\" alt=\"Flecha\" title=\"Giconmes industrial steam generators\">\n            <\/div>\t\n            \n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Original situation: Challenges posed by the client: A client in the agricultural sector was considering setting up a new nursery and needed to implement a system for the thermal disinfection of the growing medium before using it in plant production. 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