Flue Gas Damper Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Single-Blade Dampers, Multi-Blade Control Dampers, Backdraft Dampers, and Others), By Application (Chemical, Petroleum, Metallurgical, Papermaking, Pharmaceutical, Power Plant, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

A Flue gas damper is a device installed in the connection pipe between a boiler and the chimney that closes the Flue gas path when the chimney is not used. Flue gas dampers employ a sliding blade, which is inserted into the duct from an external frame to block the flow in rectangular and round ducting. It provides a mechanized means of inserting a duct blanking plate, offers superior isolation of Flue gas applications containing heavy particulate loads, and is ideal for tight shut-off applications. This flow safeguard prevents the cooling of the heat generator and the installation room, which helps to save energy in various sectors, especially the industrial manufacturing sector. Flue gas dampers are used in various applications such as combined heat and power plants, emergency power systems, exhaust air technologies, and overpressure operation engines.

The halt in the supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused a delay in many projects for the installation of a new Flue gas damper. Meanwhile, demand and prices were reduced, and investment in this sector was also impacted as industrial manufacturing fell drastically. Almost all the investment activity was disrupted as a result of restrictions on the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Overall, the COVID-19 outbreak negatively impacted the flue gas damper market.

KEY INSIGHTS

The report covers the following key insights:

• Recent Advancements in the Flue Gas Damper Market


• Key Industry Trends


• Regulatory Landscape for the Flue Gas Damper Market


• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

SEGMENTATION

ANALYSIS BY TYPE

Based on type, the market is segmented into single-blade dampers, multi-blade control dampers, backdraft dampers, and others.

Multi-blade control dampers are found in two varieties based on the blade action and the direction of the blade's rotation. It is an ideal damper for many different industrial processes and applications since it can withstand high pressure and temperatures greater than 1800°F.

Single blades are the most widely used dampers, which is why it holds a dominant share in the market. Single-blade dampers are also referred to as butterfly dampers/wafer dampers. They are used in a wide variety of industries, mostly for corrosive and abrasive air flow controls and low leakage/isolation applications. They are ideal for environmental controls and wastewater treatment applications.

Backdraft dampers are used in light, medium, and heavy-duty industrial and HVAC applications. These dampers allow for automatic airflow in only one direction while preventing reverse flow back through the unit. These dampers are applied in steel mills, utility mills, and refineries, as these industries require significant exhaust, pressure relief, and ventilation.

ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

Based on application, the market is segmented into chemical, petroleum, metallurgical, papermaking, pharmaceutical, power plant, and others.

The chemical segment holds the major share of the market. In chemical industries, dampers are used to dilute potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic gases, filter dust, and remove other chemical contaminants, thus isolating and controlling ventilation.

Petroleum is the second leading segment by application. In onshore and offshore oil and gas installations, oil refineries, and petrochemical plants, dampers are used for waste heat recovery and critical process control, and they also ensure operational efficiency and safety at petrochemical installations.

In the metallurgical and papermaking industries, dampers are used for air filtration inlets, fast power generation, discharge outlets for fans, and glass or metal tempering systems. In Pharmaceutical production, dampers are used to create a clean atmosphere for manufacturing pharmaceuticals and regulate environmental conditions for drug production.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The flue gas damper market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific dominates the flue gas damper market, owing to rapid industrialization and development projects being undertaken. Countries, such as India and China are leading in investment projects and initiatives for energy conservation, thus creating opportunities for product demand in the industrial sector.

North America is the second leading region with respect to market growth over the forecast period. The region has well-established building codes and regulations for industries to prioritize energy conservation and reduce emissions by sustainable means. Thus, these factors impact the market positively.

Latin America and the Middle East & Africa regions have many developing countries, such as Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa, with huge growth potential for the damper market. These countries are also focusing on the rapid development of infrastructure, improving their production and manufacturing systems to become independent, and improving their exports.

KEY PLAYERS COVERED

The report includes profiles of key players, such as Jeremias, AMMtech, Valve Competence Luxembourg, ENA GmbH, Wibbelt GmbH, Hoogenboom Valves, Honeywell, Diermayer (Hausmarke), Raab-Gruppe, Jiangsu Juesheng Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., Valmet, and Hongqi Auto.

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• In October 2023, Valmet received an order from Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited to design and supply Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) for a petroleum refinery's boilers in the western part of India. The delivery of the dampers is scheduled to be completed by 2024.

• In April 2022, Rf-Technologies pre-launched its CRS60 fire damper at the Nordbygg 2022 event in Stockholm. This CRS60 is a newly designed circular damper for on-wall and remote installation with wrapped insulation. It is the latest damper, setting a new benchmark with a smart design that brings an extra safety layer and a hassle-free installation.