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Planning an annual boiler shutdown? Learn when to secure a rental boiler, how to size it correctly, and what to prepare to minimize downtime and lost production.
Why it matters to boiler people
Coordinating rental logistics and sizing ensures plant engineers maintain uninterrupted steam production during mandatory inspections, preventing expensive downtime while confirming that site piping and electrical connections are ready for temporary deployment.
The production of beer, wine, and spirits are considered to be a part of craft industries, but there is a […]
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers must prioritize rapid-response steam systems to handle the fluctuating thermal loads of batch processing, ensuring precise temperature control for mashing while significantly reducing fuel consumption and operational downtime.
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are being built at an unprecedented pace. There are more than 12,000 active projects in the U.S. currently seeking grid interconnection representing 1,570 GW
Why it matters to boiler people
As data centers adopt on-site steam generation, boiler operators and contractors must prepare for a surge in high-pressure system installations that demand the extreme reliability and 24/7 uptime typical of utility-scale power plants.
Prevent Corrosion During Boiler Downtime A Review of Major Corrosion Issues in Industrial Boiler and Condensate Systems – Part 5 Brad Buecker, SAMCO Technologies Posted 9/10/2026 Introduction In previ
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must implement these specialized layup protocols to mitigate oxygen-induced pitting, preventing catastrophic tube failures and ensuring the long-term structural integrity of critical steam-generating infrastructure during seasonal shutdowns.
TL;DR: Managing variable industrial wastewater Industrial wastewater treatment is becoming more challenging as production variability, tighter discharge requirements and growing water reuse ambitions
Why it matters to boiler people
Managing wastewater variability is critical for plant engineers integrating water reuse, as inconsistent influent quality can compromise boiler feedwater purity, leading to accelerated scale, corrosion, and non-compliant blowdown discharge.
This case study shows how to size a drinking water treatment system by calculating fixture demand, pipe sizing and water pressure. The post Case study: How to calculate drinking water treatment plant
Why it matters to boiler people
Accurate hydraulic sizing of facility water systems ensures that makeup lines deliver the consistent flow and pressure necessary to maintain boiler water levels and prevent feed pump cavitation during peak demand.
REDDING, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tri Counties Bank announced a $25,000 donation to help complete the Downtown Redding Steam Whistle, a community landmark honoring the workers, entrepreneurs and indus
Why it matters to boiler people
This restoration underscores the specialized engineering required for steam-driven monuments, providing contractors a high-visibility opportunity to demonstrate expertise in boiler installation, pressure vessel safety, and historical steam system integration.
New Hampshire contractor upgrades aging system with Simplicity™ boiler, gaining easier venting, commissioning and serviceability.
Why it matters to boiler people
This case study highlights how selecting units with simplified commissioning and venting configurations can significantly lower installation labor costs and minimize operational downtime during critical commercial heating system retrofits.
Fulton is bringing back its FBS horizontal firetube steam boiler to the UK, responding to the rising demand for high-output steam solutions, especially in spaces where vertical models like the VSRT ju
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors can now resolve footprint challenges in low-ceiling mechanical rooms by installing these high-capacity horizontal units, avoiding the costly structural renovations often needed for modern vertical steam boilers.
Abstract Polymer heat exchangers are attractive for compact thermal energy storage (TES) systems due to their compatibility with additive manufacturing, corrosion resistance, and geometric flexibility
Why it matters to boiler people
This research helps plant engineers determine if 3D-printed polymer exchangers can provide sufficient heat transfer for boiler heat recovery systems while offering superior corrosion resistance compared to traditional metallic components.
First Responders Appreciation Day returns to Rockmart on Sept. 19 with a UGA game day tailgate, two scholarships, family activities, live entertainment and more. Miura will host its fourth annual […]
Why it matters to boiler people
Adds market signal about boiler manufacturers, product movement, field service needs, and industrial heat trends.
Tasked with protecting valuable artwork while controlling operating costs, the Tacoma Art Museum upgraded its heating system with Lochinvar Crest with Hellcat boilers. The retrofit has delivered energ
Why it matters to boiler people
Deploying condensing boilers with real-time oxygen trim allows facility managers to maintain the strict environmental tolerances required for sensitive assets while leveraging energy efficiency to secure grants for capital upgrades.
Abstract Due to different material parameters between the cladding layer and the base metal, significant tensile residual stresses still remain within the internal cladding layer after traditional hea
Why it matters to boiler people
This specialized cooling method prevents stress corrosion cracking and cladding delamination in lined pressure vessels, ensuring the long-term structural integrity and operational safety of high-pressure industrial steam and hot-water systems.
New cable compound contains 50% recycled content and reduces product carbon emissions The post New cable compound contains 50% recycled content and reduces product carbon emissions appeared first on C
Why it matters to boiler people
Important for operators considering burner tuning, emissions limits, fuel switching, or low-NOx retrofit paths.
ENERGY STAR certified, the models provide environmentally responsible functionality with ultra-low NOx gas emissions and are suitable for commercial and residential applications.
Why it matters to boiler people
These ultra-low NOx units provide mechanical contractors a high-efficiency alternative for commercial domestic hot water, ensuring regulatory compliance and reduced energy costs in space-constrained mechanical rooms.
Boiler performance starts with water quality. Learn how feedwater treatment helps prevent scale, corrosion, carryover, and downtime while improving efficiency and equipment life. The post The Boiler R
Why it matters to boiler people
Rigorous feedwater treatment prevents mineral scaling and oxygen pitting, maintaining high heat transfer efficiency while protecting pressure vessels from the localized corrosion that causes catastrophic tube failures and unplanned facility downtime.
Horizontal and vertical immersed-electrode designs, along with vertical jet-type boilers, provide different advantages depending on whether the application requires steam or hot water, the necessary o
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must evaluate these specific designs to ensure high-voltage steam systems meet rapid load demands and water conductivity parameters while fitting high-capacity equipment into restricted facility footprints.
Abstract The present study investigates the performance, combustion, and emission characteristics of ternary blends of diesel, pentanol, and ethanol through combined experimental and computational app
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can utilize these fuel-stabilization findings to prevent phase separation in stored bio-diesel blends, ensuring that backup oil-fired boilers maintain reliable ignition and meet stringent emission standards during emergency use.
Abstract Solar power tower plants are leading candidates for electric power generation. They concentrate solar thermal power to heat the working medium used in the power cycle. However, atmospheric ef
Why it matters to boiler people
This analysis helps plant engineers predict thermal stress and tube fatigue in direct steam generation systems, ensuring more reliable pressure control and equipment longevity during rapid atmospheric fluctuations.
Abstract Heat exchangers are essential for efficient heat management in industrial systems, and require the development of high-performance designs. Additive manufacturing expands design possibilities
Why it matters to boiler people
Advanced TPMS geometries enable more compact, high-efficiency economizers and heat recovery units, allowing plant engineers to maximize thermal output while reducing energy waste in space-constrained industrial boiler rooms.
A conversation with Taco’s John Barba explores how circulator design, practical training, and true field simplicity are critical to better boiler performance.
Why it matters to boiler people
Integrating smarter circulator technology allows mechanical contractors to simplify complex hydronic piping while ensuring precise flow control, which prevents short-cycling and extends the operational lifespan of high-efficiency condensing boilers.
Charlie Kopplin of U.S. Boiler Company explains how boiler design is evolving to make advanced technology more accessible for everyday installs.
Why it matters to boiler people
Simplified control logic and modular designs allow mechanical contractors to deploy advanced condensing technology faster, reducing installation errors while providing facility managers with more intuitive troubleshooting and maintenance interfaces.
The rebate can be combined with eligible state and federal incentives, helping reduce the upfront cost of installing a hybrid heating system while giving contractors another tool to help customers inv
Why it matters to boiler people
By stacking this rebate with federal tax credits, contractors can significantly lower the capital barrier for facility managers transitioning to hybrid boiler and heat pump systems to meet decarbonization goals.
VIDEO SERIES: Useful tips on best practices and upcoming events re boiler operations, presented by WARE Inc., in service to the American Boiler Manufacturers Association.
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must evaluate auxiliary infrastructure and fuel supply requirements to ensure mobile rental units meet peak demand, rather than assuming physical footprint correlates with total steam production.
We’re pleased to announce that Pacific Combustion Engineering has joined forces with Clayton Industries as an authorized distributor. With more […]
Why it matters to boiler people
This partnership provides plant engineers with enhanced regional access to specialized technical support and inventory for Clayton steam generators, streamlining maintenance and reducing downtime for critical high-pressure steam systems.
Hydronic heat pumps are emerging as a versatile, efficient solution for electrifying homes, leveraging existing water-based infrastructure to provide heating, cooling, and hot water, making them ideal
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors and facility managers must master these systems to meet electrification mandates, as hydronic heat pumps require specialized low-temperature piping and controls that differ significantly from traditional high-mass boiler installations.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Alamo Welding & Boiler Works, Inc. to Un
Why it matters to boiler people
This consolidation highlights a growing trend of regional boiler specialists joining larger platforms, which can provide plant engineers with more robust 24/7 support and specialized welding certifications for high-pressure steam systems.
As seen in POWER Magazine Inconsistent fuel quality puts constant strain on aging waste-to-energy boiler systems. Modernizing startup burners, combustion controls, and flame detection can restore reli
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can mitigate the mechanical strain of variable fuel quality by retrofitting legacy waste-to-energy boilers with modern flame detection and controls, extending asset life while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
We’re pleased to announce that Pacific Combustion Engineering has joined forces with Clayton Industries as an authorized distributor. With more […]
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers gain expanded regional access to specialized combustion expertise and genuine Clayton components, streamlining the maintenance and optimization of high-efficiency steam generators to ensure maximum uptime for industrial processes.
Outokumpu Oyj (Helsinki, Finland) is inaugurating a new agglomeration plant for biocoke in Tornio, Finland. The plant enables the replacement of fossil coke with biomass-based biocoke in ferrochrome p
Why it matters to boiler people
As industrial sites transition to biocoke, plant engineers must adapt waste-heat recovery boilers and fuel-handling infrastructure to accommodate the unique combustion characteristics and flue gas profiles of biomass-derived solid fuels.
Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW; Espoo, Finland) has signed a contract with QEMETICA S.A. (Warsaw, Poland), an international industrial group, to carry out a project to convert a coal-fired boiler into a biomass
Why it matters to boiler people
This project provides a technical blueprint for plant engineers to repurpose existing coal assets for biomass, enabling significant carbon footprint reductions while avoiding the massive capital expenditure of full system replacements.
This company has recently launched its High-Pressure Wash System, purpose-built for precision cleaning in demanding industrial situations, including fouled heat-transfer surfaces, dust-laden fans, blo
Why it matters to boiler people
This technology enables plant engineers to maintain peak boiler efficiency by precisely removing insulating deposits from heat-transfer surfaces, thereby reducing fuel waste and preventing the thermal stress associated with fouled equipment.
Effective Aug. 1, Jim Lieskovan is now the California-based manufacturer's new President succeeding Larry Day, who stays on as CEO.
Why it matters to boiler people
Stability at this major rental and emissions-control provider ensures that plant engineers maintain reliable access to emergency steam capacity and specialized SCR technology during unplanned outages or compliance upgrades.
DuPont (Wilmington, Delaware) announced that a MemCor™ membrane bioreactor (MBR) system has been selected to support the upgrade of the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre (LMWQCC) in Canberra
Why it matters to boiler people
This deployment of advanced membrane technology demonstrates a scalable solution for producing high-purity recycled water, providing plant engineers a reliable source for boiler makeup and cooling tower operations to reduce freshwater dependency.
Many air-to-water heat pumps are combined with boilers. In retrofit projects, it’s likely an existing boiler; in new projects, it’s likely a mod/con boiler. The boiler can provide supplemental heat du
Why it matters to boiler people
Integrating this hybrid approach allows facility managers to meet decarbonization goals using heat pumps while maintaining the boiler’s high-temperature reliability and essential redundancy during extreme winter loads or unexpected equipment failures.
In the next two installments, we will examine the damage caused by oxygen corrosion in boiler feedwater and condensate return systems during operating and layup periods. A major focus is on carbon ste
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must master these oxygen control methods to prevent localized pitting in carbon steel components, which otherwise leads to unexpected downtime and expensive piping replacements during seasonal layup periods.
The longtime Fremont-based industrial boiler supplier is planning a leadership transition, with Jim Lieskovan set to take over as president while Larry Day remains CEO through early 2027.
Why it matters to boiler people
This transition at a dominant rental and emissions control provider influences how contractors and engineers secure emergency steam capacity and navigate NOx compliance strategies for large-scale industrial boiler plants.
There's one number that can reshape an Ohio boiler room: 360 square feet of heating surface. Here's what Ohio law actually requires for operator licensing and attendance, and what the common explanati
Why it matters to boiler people
This threshold dictates mandatory licensing and constant attendance, requiring Ohio facilities to balance equipment sizing against significant labor costs to ensure legal compliance and safe high-pressure steam operation.
Customer: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility Location: Gainesville, GA Keeping steam available was critical for this animal pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, where production could not be inte
Why it matters to boiler people
This project illustrates how plant engineers can execute the replacement of 35-year-old firetube boilers without interrupting mission-critical steam supply, offering a strategy for managing lifecycle upgrades in high-stakes manufacturing environments.
Kyle Emmons of JJM Alkaline Technologies will lead the webinar.
Why it matters to boiler people
Understanding these requirements prevents acidic discharge from high-efficiency condensing boilers from corroding metal drainage systems and ensures that facility managers remain compliant with evolving environmental and plumbing regulations.
At VPK Packaging’s corrugated packaging plant in Wellington, Somerset, a single horizontal three pass fire tube boiler provides the steam that powers a high volume corrugator operating 24 hours a day,
Why it matters to boiler people
Implementing automated water treatment monitoring prevents scale-induced downtime and maintains heat transfer efficiency for facilities relying on a single fire tube boiler to drive continuous, high-volume industrial production cycles.
With origins dating back 20 years, the Hydronics Design Studio is a tool to assist those who design hydronic heating and cooling systems.
Why it matters to boiler people
This updated software enables engineers and contractors to precisely model complex hydronic circuits, ensuring optimal pump performance and boiler efficiency while minimizing design errors in large-scale facility heating systems.
Discover how hydronic heat pumps can electrify boiler-heated homes without replacing existing heating infrastructure, delivering efficient heating, cooling, lower emissions, and a practical path towar
Why it matters to boiler people
This integration allows contractors to utilize existing high-temperature emitters while transitioning to electric heat, avoiding the massive capital expense of replacing distribution piping in older hydronic-heated buildings.
Lennox’s residential sales improved from Q1 but remained down, as weak new construction and affordability pressures pushed a broader recovery into 2027
Why it matters to boiler people
Important for operators considering burner tuning, emissions limits, fuel switching, or low-NOx retrofit paths.
Abstract Modern advanced power generation and propulsion systems realize the highest efficiency by achieving combustion reactions at higher temperatures and pressures. One of the challenges that comes
Why it matters to boiler people
This high-sensitivity measurement system enables plant engineers to precisely monitor NOx levels in real-time, allowing for more accurate burner tuning to meet strict emission standards while maintaining peak combustion efficiency.
The partnership with Copeland significantly expands the number of thermostat and temperature control parts available through the Alps Controls marketplace.
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers and contractors gain a centralized procurement channel for Copeland’s temperature controls, facilitating faster repairs and more efficient thermal management within complex industrial steam and hydronic heating loops.
Department Editor: Scott Jenkins While modern steam systems trace their history to James Watt’s steam engine in 1776, heat-transfer-fluid (HTF) systems are more recent, dating to 1926 with the use of
Why it matters to boiler people
This technical comparison helps engineers evaluate trade-offs between high-pressure steam and thermal oil systems, focusing on operating temperatures, pressure safety requirements, and maintenance costs for critical industrial heating applications.
Nibco Inc. and its Webstone brand have donated a custom-built boiler and water heater system training board to support hands-on education at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado.
Why it matters to boiler people
This initiative addresses the critical technician shortage by ensuring new hires possess practical proficiency in hydronic piping and system diagnostics, directly reducing onboarding time and field errors for mechanical contractors.
Facility managers who ignore the change in demand profile and keep an outdated water heater in a repurposed building risk triggering an expensive cascade of operational and regulatory issues.
Why it matters to boiler people
Mismatched load profiles in adaptive reuse projects cause legacy boilers to short-cycle and fail prematurely, while stagnant water in oversized piping creates critical Legionella risks and regulatory compliance headaches.
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa+” (Superior) of t
Why it matters to boiler people
HSB’s financial stability ensures that plant engineers can rely on uninterrupted equipment breakdown coverage and the essential jurisdictional inspections required to keep high-pressure boiler systems legally compliant and insured.
When it comes to the boiler business, a 1,900 hp boiler may sound like the kind of powerful workhorse your factory needs, but as it turns out, it may be too much of a good thing. You might need someth
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers who avoid oversized units prevent short-cycling and thermal shock, significantly reducing fuel waste and maintenance costs while ensuring stable steam pressure for critical industrial processes.
Your boiler gets most of the attention in the boiler room, but one piece of equipment quietly plays a critical role in protecting the entire steam system: the deaerator tank. A deaerator (DA) tank rem
Why it matters to boiler people
Recognizing these specific indicators helps operators prevent oxygen-induced pitting and corrosion, which can lead to catastrophic pressure vessel failure and costly, unplanned downtime for industrial steam and hot-water systems.
Heat pumps have become one of the fastest-growing home heating technologies as more homeowners seek to improve energy efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and lower carbon emissions. They offer an ene
Why it matters to boiler people
Contractors must understand these systems as they increasingly replace traditional boilers in hydronic loops, requiring specific expertise in low-temperature system design and hybrid plant controls to maintain building comfort.
Upcoming DOE regulations and rising energy costs are creating new opportunities to improve hydronic distribution efficiency through smarter circulator strategies.
Why it matters to boiler people
Upcoming DOE mandates force a shift toward variable-speed circulators, requiring engineers to redesign distribution logic to ensure optimal Delta-T and prevent short-cycling in high-efficiency condensing boiler systems.
What does it take to thrive for more than a century? Tate Engineering’s answer starts with people — not equipment.
Why it matters to boiler people
This evolution underscores that maintaining complex steam systems requires facility managers to prioritize long-term service partnerships and specialized technician expertise over equipment sales to ensure continuous uptime and operational reliability.
The 2026 Commercial Product of the Year is designed to help contractors bring high-efficiency heat pump technology to existing rooftop applications.
Why it matters to boiler people
This high-efficiency rooftop unit provides facility managers a viable path for building electrification, allowing them to shift space heating loads away from central boiler plants to decentralized heat pump technology.
This year’s winner is a smart thermostat that delivers useful features to the homeowner, while providing the contractor an easy way to stay connected with customers.
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors can utilize the ElitePRO’s remote monitoring and hydronic-specific control logic to optimize residential boiler performance, ensuring consistent comfort while streamlining troubleshooting through proactive system alerts and digital connectivity.
U.S. Boiler Company introduces the OneTouch control system. Currently standard on the ALTA condensing boiler and combi boiler line, OneTouch dramatically expedites startup, reduces maintenance, and in
Why it matters to boiler people
This automated interface accelerates commissioning for ALTA condensing units, allowing contractors to reduce labor hours while providing facility managers with simplified diagnostic tools to improve system uptime and combustion efficiency.
Kemira Oyj (Helsinki, Finland) has completed the acquisition of the business and related assets of ANMAC Water Treatment Service, Inc., a privately-owned company based in California, USA. The transact
Why it matters to boiler people
This consolidation strengthens regional technical support for boiler operators, ensuring more reliable access to specialized chemical programs and field services critical for maintaining heat transfer efficiency and preventing system-wide corrosion.
Industrial facilities are under growing pressure to cut emissions, but many still rely on natural-gas-fired steam and are years away from full electrification or alternative fuels. Instead of waiting
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers and facility managers can achieve immediate carbon reductions and fuel savings by implementing modular boiler sequencing and heat recovery, providing a cost-effective bridge to sustainability before full electrification becomes viable.
APM Steam partnered with Atrium Health Cabarrus to uncover hidden inefficiencies in their steam system and implement a targeted repair plan with a projected $144,949 in annual energy savings.
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers and facility managers can utilize these audit findings to justify steam trap maintenance, directly reducing fuel consumption and water treatment costs while capturing six-figure annual energy savings.
If your facility relies on a steam boiler, chances are you’ve heard more about NOx emissions over the last several […]
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must master these low-NOx technologies to ensure facility compliance with tightening environmental permits while maintaining the thermal efficiency and rapid load response required for critical industrial steam processes.
TS45 is this company’s largest semi-welded plate heat exchanger to date, engineered to secure competitiveness and resilience by meeting growing demands for high-capacity, high-pressure heat transfer f
Why it matters to boiler people
This high-capacity semi-welded unit enables plant engineers to scale up industrial heat recovery and high-pressure steam-to-water applications, providing a compact, resilient solution for modernizing aging boiler plants during decarbonization.
Abstract Shell tube heat exchangers (STHXs) are widely employed across many industrial applications, including oil coolers, steam generators in nuclear power plants and the chemical industry. One less
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can utilize these flow field insights to specify steam generators and economizers that maximize thermal efficiency while significantly reducing the parasitic pumping costs associated with traditional baffle designs.
Honeywell Technologies (Charlotte, N.C.) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Johnson Matthey plc‘s (London, U.K.) Catalyst Technologies business in an all-cash transaction. This deal st
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers gain more integrated access to catalysts essential for steam methane reforming and emission control, streamlining the optimization of hydrogen production and flue gas treatment within large-scale industrial facilities.
Aquatech International LLC (Canonsburg, Pa.) has announced that it will acquire Metito Chemical Solutions (METICHEM; Dubai, UAE), a UAE-based leader in advanced water-treatment chemicals and operation
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers in these regions gain streamlined access to specialized chemical programs and technical support critical for maintaining boiler efficiency, preventing tube failure, and extending the lifespan of industrial steam infrastructure.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Industrial burner upkeep keeps boiler room and process heating equipment running safely and efficiently. A strong maintenance program consists of daily operator checks,
Why it matters to boiler people
Implementing rigorous protocols for fuel train and flame safeguard inspections allows plant engineers to mitigate combustion hazards while maintaining the precise air-to-fuel ratios necessary for peak thermal efficiency and system reliability.
Adding networked lighting controls to LED systems can dramatically increase energy savings, simplify building integration, and unlock incentives that help commercial facilities lower operating costs.
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can leverage networked lighting occupancy data to automate boiler-fed heating setbacks, ensuring steam production aligns with real-time zone demand to significantly reduce fuel consumption and unnecessary equipment cycling.
Adding networked lighting controls to LED systems can dramatically increase energy savings, simplify building integration, and unlock incentives that help commercial facilities lower operating costs.
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers can leverage networked lighting occupancy data to refine boiler firing schedules and pump speeds, ensuring steam or hot water delivery is precisely synchronized with actual building demand.
Industrial and manufacturing facilities are increasingly leveraging AI, automation and real-time analytics to improve operational efficiency. The post How manufacturing firms are using integrated cont
Why it matters to boiler people
Integrated control platforms allow plant engineers to synchronize boiler sequencing with fluctuating steam demand, leveraging real-time analytics to optimize combustion efficiency and predict mechanical failures before they trigger costly emergency shutdowns.
In today’s beverage industry, bottling facilities are expected to do more than ever before. Production schedules change frequently, product lines continue to expand, and sanitation standards remain as
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must implement responsive steam solutions to manage the rapid load fluctuations and strict sterilization requirements inherent in high-volume bottling lines while maintaining overall energy efficiency.
Peak production puts extra demand on steam systems. Learn five key questions bottling facilities should ask to improve boiler room readiness, optimize steam generation, reduce downtime, and support re
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must evaluate steam load flexibility and feedwater treatment protocols to ensure high-output bottling lines don't suffer from pressure drops or scale-induced efficiency losses during peak production cycles.
More than an instructor, Jim Davis mentored generations of technicians and left behind a legacy that will continue shaping combustion training for decades.
Why it matters to boiler people
Davis’s pioneering methodologies for flue gas analysis remain the industry standard for optimizing burner performance, reducing emissions, and ensuring the safe, reliable operation of commercial and industrial boiler systems.
Learn how industrial steam boilers support food production through sterilization, pasteurization, canning, freezing, and packaging to improve food safety and efficiency.
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must optimize steam delivery for critical processes like pasteurization and sterilization to ensure food safety compliance while maintaining the high-volume throughput required in modern processing facilities.
TL;DR Summary Box Steam trap failures are a major source of hidden energy loss increased operating costs and unnecessary carbon emissions. Traditional manual inspections often miss failures that occur
Why it matters to boiler people
Continuous acoustic monitoring allows plant engineers to identify failed-open traps in real-time, preventing the massive fuel waste and dangerous water hammer caused by condensate backup in high-pressure steam systems.
Abstract Industrial gas turbines generate large amounts of waste heat that often go unrecovered, resulting in energy losses and reduced system efficiency. Traditional heat exchangers used for waste he
Why it matters to boiler people
These compact, low-pressure-drop designs enable plant engineers to maximize steam generation from turbine exhaust in space-constrained facilities, significantly reducing fuel costs and carbon intensity for industrial steam systems.
Johnson Controls' Metasys 16.0 responds to the performance needs of these high-growth industries, enabling faster deployment, more autonomous operations, and connected, resilient platforms built for e
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can leverage these enhanced autonomous controls to optimize boiler staging and remote diagnostics, ensuring resilient steam production and improved energy efficiency in mission-critical industrial facilities.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Industrial process burners provide controlled heat for applications across HVAC and air handling, finishing and curing systems, food processing, wastewater treatment, th
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers and engineers can leverage these specialized burner designs to optimize heat transfer in thermal fluid heaters and hot water systems, ensuring tighter temperature tolerances and improved fuel economy.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Industrial gas burners consist of multiple components working together to deliver controlled, efficient combustion, including the burner body, gas train (valves, regulat
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers and engineers must understand these specific sub-assemblies to effectively troubleshoot combustion failures, maintain gas train safety compliance, and optimize fuel-to-air ratios for peak thermal efficiency.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Industrial process burners offer significant advantages in energy efficiency, operational performance, environmental compliance, and product quality. Modern burners achi
Why it matters to boiler people
Upgrading to high-efficiency, low-NOx burners allows plant engineers to slash fuel costs while ensuring strict compliance with tightening emissions standards without sacrificing the precise temperature control needed for critical steam processes.
Table of Contents At a Glance: A hydrogen gas burner works by mixing hydrogen fuel with air in controlled proportions and igniting the mixture to produce heat, with water vapor as the primary byproduc
Why it matters to boiler people
Understanding these technical requirements is vital for engineers evaluating decarbonization strategies, as hydrogen’s unique combustion properties demand specialized burner head designs and advanced flame monitoring to ensure safe plant operation.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Industrial process heating burners are engineered systems that mix fuel and air in controlled proportions, ignite the mixture, and deliver precise heat for manufacturing
Why it matters to boiler people
Identifying these core combustion components allows plant engineers to fine-tune air-fuel ratios for peak thermal efficiency, reducing fuel costs while preventing hazardous flame instability in high-demand industrial steam systems.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Biofuels offer industrial facilities viable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, delivering sustainability benefits and emissions reductions while working with exis
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers can leverage these biofuel specifications to achieve emissions compliance by determining which sustainable alternatives function as drop-in replacements versus those necessitating costly burner modifications or hardware retrofits.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Combustion air requirements for industrial burners involve providing the precise amount of oxygen-rich air needed for complete fuel combustion to ensure safety and effic
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must master these air intake specifications to prevent hazardous carbon monoxide buildup and ensure peak fuel efficiency across varying site altitudes and seasonal ambient temperature fluctuations.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Excess combustion air is the air supplied beyond the theoretical amount needed for complete combustion. It serves several critical purposes, including ensuring all fuel
Why it matters to boiler people
Optimizing excess air levels allows plant engineers to maximize fuel efficiency and prevent soot accumulation while ensuring the burner operates safely within environmental permit limits for NOx and CO.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Flue gas is the mixture of exhaust gases produced when fuel is burned in industrial burners and other combustion equipment. Analyzing flue gas composition provides real-
Why it matters to boiler people
Monitoring flue gas composition enables plant engineers to optimize combustion efficiency and identify burner fouling early, preventing costly downtime while ensuring strict compliance with local environmental emissions regulations.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Process heating accounts for a significant amount of industrial energy consumption, making combustion optimization a major opportunity for cost savings in manufacturing
Why it matters to boiler people
Implementing precise burner tuning and advanced control upgrades allows facility managers to slash fuel expenditures and minimize carbon footprints by maintaining peak combustion efficiency across variable industrial steam loads.
Today's boilers are experiencing continuing pollution control limits in the form of emissions reduction legislation. While the public, media, and policy environment often think of pollution controls a
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must evaluate hydrogen blending as a viable path for meeting strict carbon mandates, requiring specific burner retrofits and fuel-handling upgrades to maintain safe, efficient steam production in existing systems.
*PODCAST* The last five and a half years have been quite a ride for the National Board's executive director. Meanwhile, the inspection process, itself, has continued to evolve.
Why it matters to boiler people
Understanding evolving National Board protocols allows plant engineers and contractors to align maintenance strategies with updated safety standards, ensuring seamless NBIC certification and preventing costly operational delays during mandatory inspections.
The executive director of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) sits down to tell us how the boiler industry is handling new technologies, pushing for broader certificatio
Why it matters to boiler people
As NBBI updates inspection protocols for emerging technologies, plant engineers must adapt their maintenance strategies to meet evolving certification standards and address the critical shortage of qualified jurisdictional inspectors.
Miura’s representative network gathered in Savannah, Georgia, for the 2026 Annual Representative Meeting, coming together to align on strategy, share market insights, and strengthen how they support c
Why it matters to boiler people
This strategic alignment ensures local representatives have the updated technical training and parts access necessary to support Miura’s modular steam systems, directly improving response times and reliability for industrial plant engineers.
OR AHUs operate under some of the most restrictive environmental requirements in the built environment. Learn practical, efficient control strategies. The post Practical tips for OR AHU energy efficie
Why it matters to boiler people
Optimizing OR air handlers reduces the significant steam and hot water demand required for reheat and humidification, allowing plant engineers to stabilize boiler loads while maintaining strict clinical environmental standards.
Rethinking Steam Boilers for Life Sciences Manufacturing Pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences manufacturers have long depended on reliable, precise steam to support cGMP-compliant utilities, val
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors and plant engineers gain a scalable solution for pharmaceutical facilities that balances rapid steam-up times with the precise pressure control necessary for validated sterilization and clean-in-place cycles.
Abstract This study presents a computational investigation into the integration of a corona discharge ignition system in hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines. Using ansys fluent simulations, co
Why it matters to boiler people
This research into corona-assisted hydrogen ignition provides plant engineers with vital data on stabilizing high-velocity flames and managing peak temperatures, which are critical challenges when retrofitting industrial burners for carbon-free operation.
How industrial plants can reduce fuel use, emissions, and operating waste through smarter steam system management
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can achieve immediate fuel savings and emissions reductions by prioritizing steam trap maintenance and blowdown heat recovery, ensuring existing systems are optimized before committing to expensive electrification or alternative-energy retrofits.
Strategic acquisition includes Comfort-Aire, Century brands, expands HVAC opportunities with distributors across North America.
Why it matters to boiler people
This consolidation streamlines the supply chain for mechanical contractors by integrating Comfort-Aire’s hydronic and geothermal lines into Lennox’s network, affecting parts availability and technical support for light commercial hot-water systems.
Strategic acquisition includes Comfort-Aire, Century brands, expands HVAC opportunities with distributors across North America.
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors gain streamlined access to Comfort-Aire’s hydronic boiler lines through Lennox’s vast distribution network, improving lead times for critical heating replacements and specialized geothermal components in commercial facilities.
The transaction brings two established brands under the Lennox umbrella and continues the manufacturer’s effort to expand its equipment, parts, and supply offerings.
Why it matters to boiler people
This acquisition streamlines parts procurement and technical support for Century and Comfort-Aire hydronic systems, allowing mechanical contractors to leverage Lennox’s extensive distribution network for faster boiler maintenance and critical equipment replacements.
New cloud-based technologies help unify hotel operations, access control, and guest rooms to enhance experiences, strengthen security, and improve efficiency.
Why it matters to boiler people
These integrated controls allow plant engineers to automate boiler setpoint adjustments based on guest check-in data, preventing energy waste during low occupancy while maintaining peak domestic hot water performance.
Honeywell (Charlotte, N.C.) announced that its modular Ecofining™ process technology, specialized pumps, compressors, and integrated control and safety systems will help drive sustainable aviation fue
Why it matters to boiler people
This expansion signals a growing demand for high-pressure steam systems and advanced thermal controls to support the energy-intensive hydroprocessing and distillation stages required for large-scale sustainable aviation fuel production.
