Condensate recovery allows you to use all of the valuable Btu within the steam system. Depending on the pressure, condensate leaving a trap contains approximately 20% of the heat energy transferred at the boiler in the form of sensible heat. Condensate recovery systems help you reduce three tangible costs of producing steam: Fuel/energy costs Boiler water make-up and sewage treatment Boiler water chemical treatment The workhorses in any condensate recovery system are condensate pumps. Their job is to move condensate or other liquids from low points, low pressures or vacuum sp