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Weil-McLain’s new ECO Tec Series 3 and Evergreen Pro Series 2 boilers feature design and control updates intended to make installation and servicing easier for contractors while providing reliable, en
Why it matters to boiler people
Updated controls and simplified access on these next-generation condensing units help mechanical contractors reduce installation labor hours, speed up commissioning, and streamline routine service calls on light commercial hydronic retrofits.
Table of Contents At a Glance: An industrial burner mixes fuel with air and ignites it to generate controlled heat for boilers, furnaces, and process heaters. Common types include gas, combination, an
Why it matters to boiler people
Understanding burner selection and fuel-air mixing configurations enables facility engineers to optimize combustion efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and consistently meet strict local low-NOx emissions compliance standards.
Advanced controls are reshaping CO₂ refrigeration, requiring technicians to understand networks, analytics, and digital diagnostics.
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors should monitor these digital control trends because CO₂ transcritical systems are now frequently integrated with boiler plants for high-efficiency heat recovery, requiring unified networking and data analytics.
GreyLogix is the winner in the $10 million to $40 million system integration revenue category. The post 2027 System Integrator of the Year: Beer, process controls, electrical and automation appeared f
Why it matters to boiler people
This award highlights the growing necessity for sophisticated automation in steam-heavy industries like brewing, where precise boiler control and system integration are essential for maximizing thermal efficiency and operational safety.
GrayMatter is the winner in the over $40 million in system integration revenue category. The post 2027 System Integrator of the Year: SCADA, cloud quality management, controls integration appeared fir
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Advanced controls integration allows plant engineers to bridge legacy boiler hardware with modern SCADA systems, ensuring precise combustion control and data-driven energy savings across complex industrial steam networks.
Carlin Combustion Technology’s EZ-1 Residential Liquid Fuel Burner combines onboard diagnostics with support for biofuel blends up to B100.
Why it matters to boiler people
This burner enables mechanical contractors to future-proof residential installations against evolving carbon mandates while utilizing onboard diagnostics to accelerate troubleshooting and reduce labor costs during routine maintenance visits.
Higher temperatures can change chemical emissions from flooring, walls and ceiling materials, raising questions about how facilities prepare for heat events, reveals new IFMA research.
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must recalibrate mechanical room ventilation to mitigate accelerated VOC off-gassing from structural materials, ensuring that boiler-generated heat doesn't create toxic breathing zones for maintenance personnel.
A new hospital design demonstrates how changes to NFPA 70-2026, Article 517 affect emergency power systems, lighting controls, project costs and long-term operations. The post Case study: Designing a
Why it matters to boiler people
Updated Article 517 mandates for emergency power directly impact how contractors wire boiler controls and circulating pumps, ensuring that critical steam and hot water systems remain functional during hospital utility failures.
A high-efficiency boiler’s published AFUE rating is only part of the story. In existing homes with traditional hydronic heating, system water temperature can influence how often a condensing boiler op
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors must verify that legacy high-temperature emitters permit return water temperatures below the dew point, otherwise expensive condensing boilers will fail to deliver their rated efficiency and fuel savings.
NFPA 70-2026 brings important updates to Article 517 with an increased emphasis on reliability, resiliency and maintainability in healthcare electrical systems. The post Understand the most important
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Plant engineers must apply these updated resiliency standards to boiler room electrical infrastructure to ensure that critical steam for sterilization and heating remains operational during emergency power system transitions.
A 20°F temperature drop has long been treated as a hydronic design standard, but there’s nothing inherently ideal about that number. John Siegenthaler explains how varying Delta T can reduce flow rate
Why it matters to boiler people
Challenging the 20°F standard allows mechanical contractors to downsize piping and pumps, directly reducing material costs and long-term electrical overhead for facility managers without sacrificing heat delivery performance.
DiversiTech Corporation announced an exclusive North American partnership with Respiro USA for the CO/PRO Carbon Monoxide Shutoff Switch, a solution designed to address carbon monoxide risks where the
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors can now integrate automated safety interlocks that immediately disable boiler burners upon carbon monoxide detection, preventing lethal gas accumulation and ensuring critical life-safety protection within commercial and industrial mechanical rooms.
Regular heat exchanger assessments and tube bundle repairs can improve heat transfer, reduce energy costs, and prevent costly downtime. Learn how proactive maintenance keeps systems operating efficien
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Restoring fouled tube bundles maximizes heat recovery from flue gases, significantly lowering operational fuel costs for plant engineers while preventing the thermal stress that leads to catastrophic pressure vessel failure.
Alfa Laval AB (Lund, Sweden) has set a new industry benchmark in manufacturing with a pioneering initiative at its gasketed plate heat exchanger factory in Jiangyin, China. As part of its ambition to
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DiversiTech is expanding its safety portfolio with a carbon monoxide shutoff switch designed for fuel-burning furnaces and water heaters.
Why it matters to boiler people
Integrating automated CO shutoff switches allows facility managers to mitigate lethal gas risks by instantly killing power to burners before concentrations reach dangerous levels during critical venting or heat exchanger failures.
Seasonal shutdowns and startups can leave boilers and cooling water systems vulnerable to corrosion. Learn how preventive treatments can protect equipment, reduce maintenance costs, and extend service
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HeatPAC recovers waste heat from ammonia refrigeration systems and transforms it into high-temperature hot water for processes like pasteurization, sanitation and space heating.
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can significantly reduce boiler fuel loads and carbon emissions by integrating this technology to repurpose industrial refrigeration waste heat for high-temperature process water and sanitation requirements.
Global pulp producer Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. (Arauco; Santiago, Chile) has chosen Veolia Environnement S.A. (Veolia; Aubervilliers, France), the world leader in water treatment technologie
Why it matters to boiler people
For plant engineers, this project demonstrates the integration of large-scale effluent treatment necessary to sustain the high-pressure steam cycles and recovery boiler operations essential for modern, high-capacity pulp manufacturing facilities.
The Johnson Controls FRICK HeatPAC reciprocating ammonia heat pump recovers waste heat from ammonia refrigeration systems and transforms it into high-temperature hot water for processes like pasteuriz
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A field demonstration on a 500-MW-class coal-fired unit shows how targeted fuel chemistry can mitigate severe slagging and fouling while delivering measurable operating benefits—including approximatel
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Important for operators considering burner tuning, emissions limits, fuel switching, or low-NOx retrofit paths.
When a boiler fails, getting it back online is the priority. But when repairs take days or weeks, temporary heating solutions can help keep buildings operational.
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Navien's NCB700 delivers space-heating inputs of up to 150,000 Btuh and domestic hot water inputs of up to 210,000 Btuh, providing heating and hot water performance in a single wall-hung unit. With ho
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors can streamline high-demand installations by utilizing this 5.4 GPM combi-unit to eliminate separate storage tanks and reduce mechanical room footprints while maintaining 96% thermal efficiency for domestic and space heating.
This collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of two highly specialized teams to support facility managers and operators with an integrated, holistic approach to energy efficiency, sy
Why it matters to boiler people
This partnership enables operators to simultaneously optimize steam trap reliability and water chemistry, directly reducing fuel costs while preventing the scale and corrosion that degrade boiler heat transfer surfaces.
GALLERY: This month, we highlight plenum fans, boiler controls, steam and gas boilers, a radon monitor, network lighting integrated thermostats, and more.
Why it matters to boiler people
These latest steam and gas boiler releases provide mechanical contractors with high-efficiency replacement options while advanced controls offer plant engineers better precision in managing industrial thermal loads.
Lennox donated the equipment, and participating Lennox dealers volunteered their time and expertise to install the systems at no cost. The program helps make homes more comfortable for people facing f
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Important for operators considering burner tuning, emissions limits, fuel switching, or low-NOx retrofit paths.
Honeywell Technologies (Charlotte, N.C.) announced the company will provide process technologies, licensing, engineering, proprietary equipment, catalysts and technical support services to help Hengyi
Why it matters to boiler people
This expansion requires plant engineers to design sophisticated heat-integration and steam-delivery systems, as Honeywell’s process technologies demand precise thermal control and high-pressure steam to optimize efficiency in petrochemical production.
Boiler downtime can quickly disrupt production, create safety and compliance concerns, and increase operating costs. Learn what happens in the first 60 minutes after a boiler failure and how monitorin
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Plant engineers and facility managers can use these insights to quantify the financial impact of steam loss, refine emergency response protocols, and justify modular redundancy to prevent total production shutdowns.
Old System, New Simplicity: A High-Efficiency Boiler Upgrade New Hampshire Contractor Upgrades Aging System with Simplicity™ Boiler Residential boiler replacements often involve more than swapping out
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors can utilize these installation strategies to overcome restrictive venting and piping hurdles, ensuring high-efficiency boiler retrofits remain viable and cost-effective within challenging existing footprints.
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 Miura Brings
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Plant engineers should note how advanced feedwater treatment prevents scale and carryover, ensuring that modular steam systems maintain high-efficiency heat transfer and avoid the catastrophic failures common in fluctuating load environments.
Abstract An experimental investigation was conducted to evaluate the thermal and thermodynamic performance of a shell-and-helical-coil heat exchanger using nanofluids. Al 2 O 3 , CuO, and Fe 2 O 3 nan
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can leverage these findings to optimize heat recovery systems, as metal-oxide nanofluids significantly improve exergy efficiency and thermal transfer rates within compact helical-coil heat exchanger configurations.
INOX Air Products Ltd. (INOXAP; Mumbai, India) has inaugurated its new 200-ton-per-day (TPD) liquid air separation unit (ASU) at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh. The facility was inaugurated by Shri T. G
Why it matters to boiler people
This facility provides regional plant engineers with a reliable supply of nitrogen for boiler corrosion protection during layup and oxygen for optimizing combustion efficiency in large-scale industrial steam systems.
Power Flame HELOX non-FGR low NOx burner for gas and liquid fuels, rated 90 to 800 BHP. At a Glance: Flue gas recirculation (FGR) lowers nitrogen oxide emissions by routing cooled flue gas into the co
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can achieve low NOx compliance without the parasitic power losses and mechanical complexity of FGR piping, significantly simplifying boiler room layouts and reducing long-term maintenance requirements.
Veolia S.A. (Paris) announced the completion of the Princeton Meadows Wastewater Treatment Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a major investment in resilient infrastructure, environmenta
Why it matters to boiler people
This facility’s focus on water sustainability and climate resilience ensures a more reliable supply of high-quality makeup water, which is critical for plant engineers managing industrial boiler scale and efficiency.
This pressure vessel has a 600-gallon full holding capacity and rated for 300 psi at 200 F. Fabricated from SA516 Grade 70 carbon steel, the vessel is designed, built, stamped according to ASME Sectio
Why it matters to boiler people
These 300 psi ASME-certified vessels provide plant engineers and contractors with durable solutions for high-pressure blowdown or condensate recovery systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in demanding industrial steam environments.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Parallel positioning and linkage controls are two ways a burner holds the right fuel-to-air ratio as it fires. Linkage systems tie the air valve and fuel valve to one ac
Why it matters to boiler people
Transitioning to electronic parallel positioning allows plant engineers to eliminate mechanical hysteresis and slop, ensuring precise fuel-to-air ratios that maximize combustion efficiency and reduce emissions across the burner’s entire firing range.
Water utilities face growing pressure to balance environmental compliance with efficiency and cost control. While higher-level digital systems provide greater visibility, overlooked field devices such
Why it matters to boiler people
For boiler operators, digitizing field devices eliminates data gaps in feedwater treatment, enabling automated chemical dosing and blowdown cycles that prevent scale accumulation and catastrophic tube failures.
Solid Energy and Clayton Industries are collaborating to develop a high-temperature heat pump solution capable of producing industrial steam at pressures of up to 4 bar. The partnership combines Solid
Why it matters to boiler people
This partnership provides plant engineers a viable electrification path for 4-bar steam processes, enabling significant carbon reductions while maintaining the operational reliability and rapid response times of traditional industrial steam systems.
Eastern Illinois University is replacing aging steam and condensate infrastructure, rehabilitating utility tunnels, and extending its central steam network to support a planned new science building.
Why it matters to boiler people
Upgrading subterranean distribution and condensate recovery is critical for contractors and engineers to mitigate pipe corrosion and maintain system pressure when expanding aging district heating networks for new construction.
Preferred recently completed a combustion and controls package for a cryogenic facility in Canada. The scope covered burners, burner management and combustion controls, power distribution, and fuel ga
Why it matters to boiler people
This integrated dual-chamber configuration allows plant engineers to maximize thermal capacity in tight footprints while simplifying maintenance through a single-source combustion package that eliminates the complexity of multi-vendor control integration.
Manufacturing of robot parts on a high mix low volume basis poses a problem for maintaining quality, because different parts may require different materials, machining operations, tolerances, and surf
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How to identify and address a hydronic balancing problem before flow-distribution issues create persistent comfort complaints and skyrocketing utility bills.
Why it matters to boiler people
Poor hydronic balancing forces boilers to run at higher firing rates to compensate for uneven distribution, leading to accelerated component wear and significantly inflated fuel and electricity expenditures.
Located in Lee, New Hampshire, Wilson Controls was founded in 2012. The company engineers, programs, integrates, and supports PLC and SCADA systems, instrumentation, and control panels.
Why it matters to boiler people
This acquisition expands technical resources for PLC and SCADA integration, enabling plant engineers to implement more sophisticated automation and remote monitoring for critical boiler safety, sequencing, and performance metrics.
g-Steam™ is a industrial electric boiler for manufacturing applications. It is based on the tube-type electric boiler technology that has been refined over many years through auxiliary boiler systems
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can now utilize nuclear-grade tube technology to decarbonize industrial steam production, providing a high-reliability electric alternative that withstands the rigorous duty cycles of continuous manufacturing operations.
Weil-McLain has introduced updates to its condensing boiler portfolio with the ECO Tec Series 3 and Evergreen Pro Series 2 for residential and light commercial applications. The Evergreen Pro Series 2
Why it matters to boiler people
These updated condensing units offer mechanical contractors enhanced installation flexibility and integrated control logic, streamlining high-efficiency retrofits for light commercial facilities while optimizing thermal performance and reducing long-term system maintenance costs.
The current landscape with hydronics and heat pumps feels like an important time to adapt. Changing long-held opinions within the industry is not easy.
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can utilize these hybrid configurations to satisfy aggressive decarbonization targets by delegating base loads to heat pumps while keeping boilers online for high-temperature requirements and critical peak-load redundancy.
Tronox Holdings plc (Stamford, Connecticut), an integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment, has announced the signing of a cooperation and investment agreement with JX Advanced Metals
Why it matters to boiler people
This agreement stabilizes the supply chain for rare earth magnets used in high-efficiency pump motors and VFDs, critical components for maintaining energy-efficient steam production and precise HVAC system control.
Explore eight common boiler problems that can cause safety concerns, equipment damage, and costly downtime—and learn how Power Mechanical can help keep your facility prepared. The post The 8 Worst Boi
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Understanding these catastrophic failure modes helps plant engineers implement rigorous preventative maintenance and safety protocols to avoid lethal pressure vessel explosions and costly, unplanned emergency boiler room shutdowns.
Small modular reactors (SMRs) borrow steam turbine engineering from both coal-fired and nuclear plants, but the resulting “wet steam” problem, with exhaust moisture topping 15%, demands a fresh set of
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must adapt to SMR-driven steam cycles by implementing advanced moisture separation and erosion-resistant alloys to mitigate the accelerated component wear caused by high-velocity, high-moisture exhaust conditions.
New product enhancements focus on easier installation, streamlined serviceability and advanced contractor controls Burr Ridge, Ill. – [September 30, 2026] – Weil-McLain®, a leading North American bran
Why it matters to boiler people
These control and serviceability upgrades enable contractors to accelerate commissioning and simplify troubleshooting, while facility managers benefit from reduced maintenance downtime and optimized performance across their condensing hydronic heating plants.
For a long time, air-pollution control equipment was budgeted the way a company budgets for fire insurance: a necessary cost with no expectation of a return. That framing is outdated, and for a growin
Why it matters to boiler people
By integrating heat recovery into emission control systems, plant engineers can capture waste energy from flue gases to preheat boiler feedwater, significantly reducing fuel overhead while maintaining strict environmental compliance.
Improper piping sends heated fluid backward through an idle boiler in this hybrid hydronic system.
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors and plant engineers must identify piping errors in hybrid retrofits where reverse flow turns idle boilers into massive heat sinks, drastically reducing system efficiency and increasing component wear.
As rental boiler programs expand across the industry, suppliers describe a shift from emergency-only stopgaps to planned capacity and redundancy strategy. When the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can now leverage rental fleets to ensure N+1 redundancy during major overhauls, preventing costly downtime while avoiding the long-term maintenance costs of owning underutilized backup equipment.
This company has developed a new plate heat exchanger for heat-pump cooling and heating equipment with a heat-transfer performance that it reportedly triple that of conventional models. Specifically,
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors can utilize these compact exchangers to maximize heat recovery efficiency and minimize refrigerant-related regulatory burdens when retrofitting industrial boiler plants with supplemental heat pump technology.
A South Korean power plant needed a coating that could survive corrosive condensates without sacrificing heat transfer—the industry’s usual workaround for that trade-off fell short. The post Seven Yea
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Plant engineers can now implement thin-film phenolic coatings to shield economizer surfaces from aggressive sulfuric acid corrosion while maintaining the high heat transfer rates necessary for optimal boiler system efficiency.
The dispute over outdoor HVAC GFCI protection highlights ongoing concerns about nuisance tripping, product availability and inconsistent enforcement across jurisdictions.
Why it matters to boiler people
Contractors and facility managers must monitor this appeal as GFCI mandates on outdoor units frequently cause nuisance tripping in inverter-driven systems, leading to increased downtime and costly, non-billable troubleshooting calls.
The new offerings feature higher output and enhanced hot water performance to provide more options and meet the growing demand for larger residential and light commercial applications.
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors can now leverage these higher-capacity units to simplify light commercial retrofits, providing high-efficiency space heating and domestic hot water without the footprint or complexity of traditional industrial boilers.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Combustion training teaches technicians how burners and combustion systems work and how to operate them safely and efficiently. The best programs blend classroom theory
Why it matters to boiler people
Mastering burner startup and linkage adjustment allows plant engineers to maximize fuel efficiency and prevent hazardous flame failures, ensuring industrial boiler systems operate within strict safety and environmental compliance.
Table of Contents At a Glance: Burner installation and commissioning is the process of mounting a burner, connecting its fuel and electrical systems, and then tuning it for safe, efficient operation b
Why it matters to boiler people
Adhering to these manufacturer-backed protocols ensures optimal fuel-to-air ratios and safety interlock verification, preventing costly startup delays and premature component failure in high-demand industrial steam and heating systems.
ALCEA is a new secondary abatement solution for nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in semiconductor manufacturing. Installed downstream of NOx-generating waste gas treatment units, ALCEA can reduce NOx by
Why it matters to boiler people
This compact emission solution allows facility managers to bypass bulky selective catalytic reduction systems, achieving 95% NOx removal within existing flue footprints to satisfy tightening environmental regulations without major structural overhauls. (31 words)
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Both Units Fit Where Other Boilers Could Not Sellers Manufacturing engineered an S-Series boiler and a deaerator into a mechanical space that other boilers could not fit. The system shipped this month
Why it matters to boiler people
These compact S-Series configurations allow plant engineers to increase steam capacity within existing mechanical footprints, eliminating the need for expensive structural renovations or external equipment housing during critical facility upgrades.
Rockmart event featured two scholarships, nearly $20,000 in raffle prizes and giveaways, and more than $40,000 in sponsor and community support ROCKMART, Ga., Sept. 21, 2026 — Miura America welcomed [
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Adds market signal about boiler manufacturers, product movement, field service needs, and industrial heat trends.
A growing partnership between ABMA and the Association of Water Technologies promises to improve communication and facilitate problem-solving on projects both big and small.
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This collaboration streamlines troubleshooting for contractors and engineers by aligning equipment design with chemical treatment strategies, directly reducing the risk of scale, corrosion, and costly downtime in steam systems.
The LT Series 150 and 199 models, both ENERGY STAR certified, provide functionality exceeding NOx regulations.
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors can utilize these high-efficiency units to ensure emissions compliance in strict regulatory zones while significantly reducing the physical footprint and standby losses of commercial hot water systems.
“With Benchmark NX, we’re bringing the trusted Benchmark standard into light commercial systems in a compact boiler designed for real‑world installations,” said Christian Zapata, product manager at AE
Why it matters to boiler people
This launch provides mechanical contractors with a space-saving solution for light commercial retrofits, delivering industrial-grade efficiency and advanced controls to smaller mechanical rooms without sacrificing performance or serviceability.
The FacilitiesNet Vision Award recognizes manufacturers across 12 categories that contribute to the efficient, profitable operation and management of commercial buildings in the United States.
Why it matters to boiler people
This recognition signals to facility managers that the Regent offers a validated, high-efficiency alternative for domestic hot water, reducing mechanical room footprints while lowering long-term utility and maintenance expenses.
Expansion connects 2.5x more fire alarm control units compared to industry alternatives, improving response and operational resilience for large, diverse facilities.
Why it matters to boiler people
Expanded connectivity allows plant engineers to integrate fire monitoring for massive boiler networks into a single interface, ensuring faster emergency shutdowns and better protection for high-risk thermal equipment across sprawling facilities.
Learn how boiler flame scanners work, why they’re critical for burner safety, common signs of failure, maintenance tips, and what to know when choosing a replacement.
Why it matters to boiler people
Proactive flame scanner management ensures burner management systems accurately detect combustion, preventing hazardous fuel buildup and avoiding the unplanned downtime associated with sensor fouling or component degradation in high-heat environments.
Customer Testimonial “GEMÜ valves consistently demonstrated superior reliability, lower maintenance demands, and improved overall performance compared with other products previously used in these syst
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Optimizing valve reliability in ultrafiltration systems ensures consistent feedwater quality, which is essential for preventing mineral scale and oxygen pitting in high-pressure steam boilers and large-scale hydronic heating loops.
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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Charlie Kopplin discusses practical innovation, balancing advanced controls with hands-on usability, and how contractors are navigating new demands If you spend time at ABMA’s Boiler Expo, AHR Expo or
Why it matters to boiler people
Simplifying complex control interfaces allows contractors and plant engineers to reduce commissioning errors and downtime by making advanced high-efficiency boiler diagnostics more accessible to field technicians of all skill levels.
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.
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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.
