Critical Boiler Feedwater Tank Replacement for a Yacht Manufacturer

What was the problem?

The client’s existing boiler feedwater tank had reached the end of its service life.

• Corrosion and failing welded joints were causing leaks
• The risk of catastrophic failure could have stopped the boilers, halting production
• Tight operational constraints required precise planning within a short shutdown window

The project demanded reverse engineering, bespoke tank design, and a full turnkey installation. The new system had to integrate seamlessly with the existing steam plant while ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

How Valveforce helped

Valveforce delivered a complete turnkey solution — managing design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning from start to finish.

Custom Tank Design

• Stainless-steel hotwell measuring 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 metres
• Equipped with deaerating heads for efficient flash steam condensation and condensate return
• Integrated cooler make-up water and condensate management systems

Pump & Control Systems

• Custom-built ON/OFF pump control panels
• Temperature-controlled steam injection system for automatic top-up

Turnkey Installation

• Safe removal and lifting of the existing tank during the shutdown period
• New tank installed precisely within the same footprint
• Reinstatement of all pipework, full insulation, and cladding
• Pressure testing and commissioning to ensure full operational readiness

Seamless Project Management

• Close collaboration between Valveforce engineers and the client’s site project team
• Efficient, well-coordinated delivery within the agreed timeframe

Health and Safety

All works were carried out under a strict health and safety plan to ensure safe operation in a live, high-value production environment.