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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
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.
As HVAC systems become more efficient, managing the corrosive condensate they generate is crucial. Advanced neutralization solutions help prevent infrastructure damage, comply with regulations, and su
Why it matters to boiler people
Because high-efficiency condensing boilers produce acidic effluent, installing proper neutralization systems is critical for preventing the rapid corrosion of facility drainage piping and ensuring compliance with local wastewater regulations.
Kemira Oyj (Helsinki, Finland) has completed the acquisition of the business and related assets of Clear Water Technologies, LLC, a privately-owned company based in California. The transaction strengt
Why it matters to boiler people
This consolidation enhances regional access to advanced chemical solutions and technical expertise required to maintain boiler efficiency, mitigate corrosion, and ensure compliance with strict California water discharge regulations.
A $350 million Department of Energy (DOE) coal-revival program has put $18.5 million toward the TerraSpark Energy Campus, a 1.6-GW greenfield project in West Virginia pairing Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) su
Why it matters to boiler people
The deployment of supercritical boilers integrated with molten borate carbon capture establishes a new technical benchmark, requiring plant engineers to master high-pressure steam cycles paired with complex, integrated emissions-reduction hardware.
Boiler training improves safety, reduces downtime, lowers fuel costs, and extends equipment life. Learn why investing in boiler operator training delivers long-term ROI for your facility.
Why it matters to boiler people
Formalized education enables staff to detect subtle indicators of scale buildup or burner misalignment, preventing catastrophic pressure vessel failures and ensuring the facility maintains peak thermal efficiency.
Boiler downtime can disrupt production, sanitation, HACCP compliance, and shipping schedules in meat processing facilities. Learn how fast startup boilers, modular systems, and N+1 redundancy help mai
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers should adopt modular N+1 redundancy to safeguard HACCP compliance and sanitation protocols, ensuring that steam-dependent sterilization remains uninterrupted during production to avoid catastrophic regulatory risks and shipping delays.
Abstract Vacuum-assisted steam pasteurization is a common method used to inactivate microorganisms on dried, ready to eat foods, including nuts, seeds, and spices. Thermal experiments were performed o
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can use these thermal insights to refine boiler load management and steam distribution, ensuring the precise heat transfer required for effective pasteurization cycles in specialized vacuum-based food processing.
Abstract The thermal enhancement of plate heat exchangers using nanofluids presents a promising solution for sustainable waste heat recovery. Conventional heat exchangers often have limited thermal ef
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can leverage these nanofluid advancements to significantly boost the efficiency of boiler blowdown heat recovery systems, reducing fuel demand and meeting stricter sustainability targets through enhanced heat transfer.
When most people think about hospital safety, they picture surgeons, nurses, advanced medical equipment, and emergency response teams. What they don’t usually […]
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must prioritize boiler reliability because high-pressure steam is the indispensable medium for sterilizing surgical instruments, maintaining critical humidity in operating suites, and powering essential hospital laundry services.
Steam: A Critical Resource For Healthcare Safety When most people think about hospital safety, they picture surgeons, nurses, advanced medical […]
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers must prioritize boiler reliability and steam purity to guarantee that autoclaves and humidification systems meet the stringent sterilization and infection control standards necessary for patient safety.
The unit incorporates a three-pass fire-tube heat exchanger with 316L stainless steel condensing surfaces and full-penetration tube welds for long-term durability.
Why it matters to boiler people
The 316L stainless steel construction and full-penetration welds provide superior corrosion resistance and structural integrity, allowing engineers to maintain high-efficiency condensing performance while ensuring fuel redundancy for mission-critical heating systems.
By connecting data center waste heat to district heating networks, operators and cities can transform an environmental challenge into a community resource.
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can reduce fuel costs and boiler cycling by integrating low-grade waste heat, requiring contractors to install industrial heat pumps that elevate temperatures for efficient use in district heating loops.
The NBT-400 is compatible with floor-mounted or wall-hung condensing appliances, including furnaces and tankless water heaters rated up to 400 MBH (3 GPH)
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors can protect facility drainage systems from acidic corrosion and ensure code compliance by installing this neutralizer on high-efficiency condensing boilers and water heaters rated up to 400 MBH.
Across food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and district energy, the steam boiler is rarely the asset anyone thinks about until it stops. Yet it sits at the heart of the process. W
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers must utilize these protocols to safeguard against catastrophic system failures that halt manufacturing processes, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory adherence in steam-dependent industrial and district energy environments.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
Why it matters to boiler people
Financial litigation against a major OEM like Babcock & Wilcox can signal corporate instability, potentially affecting long-term parts availability, warranty fulfillment, and technical support for critical industrial steam and emissions control systems.
Need a boiler replacement part? Learn the most common mistakes that delay boiler repairs and how BoilerWAREhouse.com experts help you find the right part the first time.
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers and contractors can minimize expensive downtime by identifying common procurement pitfalls, ensuring that critical replacement components meet exact technical specifications for safe and immediate restoration of system operations.
The inside features a range of Rinnai residential and commercial comfort solutions, including the SENSEI RXP tankless water heater, I-Series Plus boiler, REHP electric heat pump water heater, Demand D
Why it matters to boiler people
This mobile unit provides mechanical contractors and engineers hands-on technical training for high-efficiency condensing boilers and hybrid systems, facilitating faster troubleshooting and precise installation of modern, low-carbon commercial heating equipment.
The inside features a range of Rinnai residential and commercial comfort solutions, including the SENSEI RXP tankless water heater, I-Series Plus boiler, REHP electric heat pump water heater, Demand D
Why it matters to boiler people
This mobile unit provides mechanical contractors and plant engineers hands-on technical training for high-efficiency condensing boilers and hybrid systems, streamlining the specification and maintenance of modern, low-carbon thermal solutions.
Industrial burners are the combustion core of a wide range of process and manufacturing operations – from steel reheat furnaces and ceramic kilns to chemical reactors and power generation plant. Selec
Why it matters to boiler people
Vetting these manufacturers helps facility managers secure the advanced combustion controls and engineering support necessary to optimize fuel-to-steam ratios and meet tightening emissions standards in aging boiler plants.
A boiler that repeatedly trips on low water may not actually have a low-water condition. In many cases, recurring low-water shutdowns are caused by feedwater problems, faulty controls, water quality i
Why it matters to boiler people
Identifying whether low-water shutdowns stem from mechanical leaks or systemic issues like poor water chemistry helps engineers prevent catastrophic dry-firing while reducing the costly nuisance downtime that disrupts industrial steam production.
Heat transfer specialist Fulton Limited has confirmed that Leigh Bryan has assumed the role of Managing Director with immediate effect, marking the next phase in the company’s leadership transition an
Why it matters to boiler people
Bryan’s leadership will dictate Fulton’s roadmap for steam and thermal fluid innovation, directly affecting how facility managers and contractors navigate equipment procurement, decarbonization goals, and long-term system maintenance support.
Interpon, a brand of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings, has launched the Eco+ Cure energy calculator, a new expert-led and advanced analysis tool developed to help manufacturers reduce energy consumption, low
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can use this tool to quantify thermal energy reductions in pretreatment wash stages, allowing for more precise load management and fuel savings for boilers servicing industrial finishing lines.
This integrated service brings together strategy, site selection, capital and execution to address the growing complexity of manufacturing, food and beverage production, cold storage and specialized d
Why it matters to boiler people
This platform accelerates the construction of steam-heavy food processing plants, offering mechanical contractors and engineers increased opportunities to specify, install, and service high-capacity boiler systems and complex thermal process piping.
Why Industrial Steam Boiler Manufacturers Are Critical for Healthcare Safety When most people think about hospital safety, they picture surgeons, […]
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers must ensure boiler uptime because steam is the primary medium for medical sterilization and humidification, meaning any system failure directly compromises surgical safety and hospital infection control protocols.
In this Q&A, engineers discuss the most important automation trends for modern data centers. The post Ways that data center building automation, controls are changing appeared first on Consulting - Sp
Why it matters to boiler people
Advanced automation trends require mechanical contractors to integrate complex liquid cooling loops with facility management systems, ensuring precise thermal balancing between high-density server loads and existing hot-water distribution networks.
Abstract This study investigates the effects of noncondensable gas (NCG) content (0–9%) on the steam direct contact condensation process in a large space using the volume of fluid (VOF) multiphase flo
Why it matters to boiler people
This research helps plant engineers quantify how noncondensable gas accumulation degrades heat transfer efficiency in deaerators and large-scale condensers, enabling more precise troubleshooting of system performance and venting requirements.
Finnish energy group Steady Energy has signed a letter of intent with Alva-yhtiöt, the city of Jyväskylä’s water and energy group, to study the suitability of small-scale nuclear power as a source of
Why it matters to boiler people
The shift toward small modular reactors requires plant engineers to redesign thermal plants, moving traditional boilers to backup roles while integrating massive heat exchangers to interface with nuclear-sourced district heat.
Preferred Utilities partnered with Emerson to deliver the first UL-certified industrial burner shutoff valve designed for use with 100% biodiesel, marking an important milestone in clean combustion. R
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers can now utilize code-compliant shutoff systems for 100% biodiesel, resolving material compatibility issues and safety concerns when retrofitting industrial burners to meet stringent regional decarbonization requirements.
Patrick McLaughlin discusses common field issues, evolving efficiency requirements and the technologies changing hydronic systems.
Why it matters to boiler people
These insights help mechanical contractors and facility managers align with tightening efficiency regulations while adopting specific design modifications that reduce common installation errors and improve long-term hydronic system reliability.
GALLERY: This month, we feature fire sprinklers, fittings, heat pumps, boilers, controls, and more.
Why it matters to boiler people
This showcase of new boiler technologies and control systems allows plant engineers to identify high-efficiency upgrades that improve steam system reliability while reducing fuel consumption and operational overhead.
*PODCAST* The American Boiler Manufacturers Association CEO returns to update us on the group's momentous milestones and initiatives in 2026.
Why it matters to boiler people
Gaining foresight into ABMA’s 2026 initiatives allows plant engineers and contractors to align their equipment procurement and maintenance strategies with upcoming regulatory shifts regarding boiler safety, emissions, and decarbonization technologies.
Lots are going on this spring at the American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA), and President and CEO Scott Lynch returns to 'HPAC On The Air' to update us on all of them. From BOILER Expo 2026
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers and contractors should leverage ABMA’s new online Resource Center to access critical technical data and industry standards necessary for optimizing boiler performance and ensuring regulatory compliance.
NFPA 800 will directly influence how batteries are stored, charged, and managed.
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers must ensure that battery-backed UPS systems used for critical boiler controls and emergency lighting in mechanical rooms meet these new fire safety standards to prevent thermal runaway.
Industrial process heating specialist Babcock Wanson UK has launched a new Hybrid Add-on electric boiler to the UK market, designed to integrate seamlessly with existing gas or oil-fired steam boilers
Why it matters to boiler people
Plant engineers can now implement a dual-fuel decarbonization strategy by retrofitting electric steam generation into existing loops, providing critical operational redundancy and fuel-switching capabilities while avoiding the massive costs of decommissioning functional assets.
Oversized boiler systems can increase fuel use, cycling, and operating costs. Learn how rightsizing steam systems with modular boiler design helps facilities improve efficiency, flexibility, and long-
Why it matters to boiler people
Transitioning to modular designs helps contractors and engineers eliminate the fuel waste and mechanical wear of short-cycling oversized boilers by precisely matching steam output to actual facility load requirements.
Most people don’t think about steam. You don’t see it. You don’t hear about it much. But in many industries, […]
Why it matters to boiler people
Understanding the total cost of steam failure helps operators prioritize steam trap audits and water treatment protocols to prevent the catastrophic production halts and equipment damage caused by sudden pressure loss.
Annual meeting of fire protection professionals will focus on A.I., data centers, lithium-ion batteries, and much more.
Why it matters to boiler people
This conference provides critical updates on fire safety codes governing burner management systems and fuel piping, helping plant engineers ensure compliance and mitigate explosion risks within industrial steam and hot-water facilities.
See how WARE inspects, tests, and refurbishes rental boilers between jobs to ensure every unit arrives clean, reliable, and ready for critical uptime.
Why it matters to boiler people
Facility managers and plant engineers gain assurance that temporary steam solutions will perform reliably under load, reducing the risk of equipment failure during high-stakes emergency repairs or planned seasonal maintenance.
St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, Ind., took a significant step towards heating modernization by installing three state-of-the-art Weil-McLain Stainless Steel Vertical (SVF) 725 boiler units. G.
Why it matters to boiler people
This multi-unit installation demonstrates how leveraging high-efficiency condensing boilers like the SVF 725 provides facility managers with critical system redundancy and significant fuel savings in demanding commercial hydronic retrofits.
Learn the most common boiler failures, including flame scanners, low-water cutoffs, and feedwater pumps—plus causes, warning signs, and prevention tips.
Why it matters to boiler people
Recognizing early indicators of failure in flame scanners and low-water cutoffs allows plant engineers to preemptively replace components, effectively mitigating the risks of catastrophic dry-firing and costly, unplanned steam outages.
Environmental regulations continue to evolve and tighten around NOx emissions. In parts of Northeast and Southern California, sub-9 ppm NOx combustion for natural gas has already become the practical
Why it matters to boiler people
With sub-9 ppm NOx becoming the practical standard, facility managers must transition to ultra-low emission burners to maintain permit eligibility and comply with looming state-level mandates like Maryland’s 2029 deadline.
Boiler/burner controls are the brains of your boiler room. They determine how safely, efficiently and reliably your entire system operates. The right control platform directly impacts energy costs, em
Why it matters to boiler people
Understanding these technical distinctions allows plant engineers to select the precise level of automation needed to optimize combustion efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and ensure long-term emissions compliance for their steam systems.
SCADA Systems: The Backbone of Modern Boiler Room Operations Managing a modern boiler room means juggling burners, fuel systems, feedwater equipment, pumps, valves, and instrumentation all at once, al
Why it matters to boiler people
Integrating SCADA systems allows plant engineers and operators to centralize data from burners, pumps, and valves, enabling real-time troubleshooting that prevents catastrophic equipment failure and ensures continuous steam production.
Boiler efficiency is undoubtedly the most important and most widely used term when the subject of purchasing a new steam […]
Why it matters to boiler people
Distinguishing between combustion and fuel-to-steam efficiency is critical for plant engineers to accurately calculate lifecycle fuel costs and ensure new steam systems deliver the expected thermal performance under varying load conditions.
U.S. Boiler Company announces the national availability of its Alliance™ SST stainless steel indirect water heater, offering contractors a durable domestic hot water solution for hydronic applications
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors can now specify these corrosion-resistant stainless steel tanks nationwide to enhance hydronic system durability and minimize domestic hot water maintenance compared to traditional glass-lined or direct-fired equipment.
Boiler room monitoring helps facilities move from reactive maintenance to proactive system management. Learn how real-time data, trend analysis, and lifecycle support improve efficiency, uptime, and l
Why it matters to boiler people
Leveraging real-time trend analysis allows plant engineers to detect scale buildup or combustion irregularities early, preventing catastrophic failures and optimizing fuel consumption to ensure continuous, high-efficiency steam production.
Learn how boiler water treatment impacts efficiency, maintenance, and lifespan. Discover how scale, corrosion, and poor feedwater affect performance. The post What’s Really in Your Water and What It’s
Why it matters to boiler people
Understanding feedwater chemistry allows plant engineers to prevent scale-induced heat transfer loss and corrosive pitting, which are the primary drivers of premature tube failure and excessive fuel consumption in steam systems.
The spectrum of applications found in the process industries means that burner designs must vary widely. Smaller burners are utilized in paint booths, ovens, and furnaces while larger burners are spec
Why it matters to boiler people
Advanced burner management systems allow plant engineers to fine-tune combustion for specific process loads, providing the granular data necessary to maximize fuel efficiency and ensure safety in high-demand steam environments.
At the center of every steam system is the industrial steam boiler. Its purpose is straightforward: convert water into steam […]
Why it matters to boiler people
Rigorous water treatment protocols prevent scale accumulation and corrosion, which are the primary causes of reduced heat transfer efficiency and premature pressure vessel failure in industrial steam systems.
Fully integrated control systems offer a centralized data collection & control hub for the boiler room. From monitoring the flame signal to controlling the level in the deaerator, these boiler/burner-
Why it matters to boiler people
Centralizing boiler room data through integrated PLC systems enables plant engineers to automate flame monitoring and deaerator levels, enhancing combustion safety and operational efficiency while reducing manual oversight requirements.
Learn how boiler valves control steam, water, and fuel flow. Explore valve types, repair services, and WARE’s in-house valve shop expertise.
Why it matters to boiler people
Accessing specialized valve repair expertise allows mechanical contractors to ensure system integrity and safety compliance while reducing lead times for critical steam, water, and fuel flow control components.
Knowing how to prepare for a rental boiler delivery is essential when your facility requires temporary steam or hot water capacity. Proper preparation ensures a smooth installation and faster startup.
Why it matters to boiler people
Proper site preparation eliminates logistical bottlenecks and utility mismatches, ensuring mechanical contractors can achieve rapid commissioning to maintain production levels during critical boiler failures or planned plant turnarounds.
Parker TC600LGG Powers Hill Canyon WWTPRyan Heather, P.E., of ELEN Consulting, Inc., in San Diego, tackled the challenge of replacing an aging boiler at the Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant ...
Why it matters to boiler people
Mechanical contractors and plant engineers can leverage this case study to evaluate how high-efficiency condensing units streamline aging infrastructure replacements while ensuring compliance with strict regional NOx mandates in wastewater applications.
Miura recognized for annual First Responders Appreciation Day initiative Rockmart, Ga. – Miura America Co., Ltd. was honored with the 2026 Company Community Service Award by TRSA on February 18th […]
Why it matters to boiler people
This recognition highlights Miura’s strong alignment with the textile rental industry, assuring plant engineers that the manufacturer remains a committed, stable partner for the high-output modular steam systems critical to laundry operations.
