In 2017, AIX Boiler supplied a 1440 kW (1.44 MW) electric resistance hot water boiler to a large-scale poultry and livestock breeding farm in the Rostov region, southern Russia. The farm, with over 200,000 laying hens and pig breeding facilities, required a clean, reliable, and low-maintenance hot water system to replace outdated coal-fired boilers amid rising fuel costs and strict winter heating demands in Russia’s cold climate.
Key Project Details
- Boiler Model: LDR1.44-0.7/95/70 (electric resistance hot water boiler)
- Rated Power: 1440 kW (≈1.24 Gcal/h heating capacity)
- Outlet/Inlet Temperature: 95°C / 70°C
- Working Pressure: 0.7 MPa
- Heating Medium: Softened circulating water (closed loop)
- Applications:
- Underfloor heating and radiator systems in poultry houses and pig barns
- Drinking water preheating and barn temperature control (maintaining 18–25°C in winter)
- Hot water for equipment cleaning, disinfection, and hatchery incubation
- Auxiliary heating for feed preparation and manure drying areas
Why the Client Chose AIX Boiler
- Zero on-site emissions and no combustion risk — ideal for enclosed livestock buildings to protect animal health and meet Russian sanitary standards
- Near-100% energy conversion efficiency, combined with Russia’s off-peak electricity tariffs, significantly lowered operating costs compared to coal or gas
- Compact, skid-mounted design with quick installation — fitted into existing boiler rooms without chimney or fuel storage modifications
- Full automatic PLC control with precise temperature regulation (±1°C), over-temperature/low-water protection, and reliable long-life resistance elements (designed for 10–15+ years service life)
- Excellent cold-weather performance with anti-freeze measures and stable operation during harsh Russian winters
Project Timeline
- Order confirmation: Q2 2017
- Manufacturing & factory testing: 50 days
- Delivery by rail/road to Rostov-on-Don: Q3 2017
- Installation & commissioning: Q4 2017
- Full commercial operation: November 2017
Client Outcome The boiler has provided stable, clean hot water throughout the year, eliminated coal dust and ash handling (improving air quality in animal houses), reduced energy costs by 35–45% (via efficient electricity use), and ensured consistent barn temperatures even at -20°C external conditions. This has improved animal welfare, reduced mortality rates, and supported higher productivity in the farm’s poultry and pig operations.
This project highlights AIX Boiler’s success in delivering high-power electric hot water solutions for livestock farming in cold-climate regions with strong environmental and cost-saving priorities.
For similar electric heating projects in agriculture or livestock, contact AIX Boiler: Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +86 15188365066 / +86 13037600603 Website: https://www.aixboiler.com
