Graver Water Systems can now provide solutions to meet the more stringent EPA regulations related to the new effluent limitation guidelines (ELGs).
Graver’s experience enables them to provide systems that meet the new removal requirements for arsenic, selenium and mercury.
We would be happy to discuss Graver’s capabilities with you. Please contact us for further information.
Pentad is excited to let you know that Neptune has released new maintenance videos for their hydraulically actuated pumps!
The following link is to Neptune’s video for Diaphragm Removal & Replacemet:
http://www.psgdover.com/en/psgtv/item/5334-maintenance-video-diaphragm-removal-replacement
Please contact Pentad if we can assist with any Neptune parts or service you require!
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Webster Combustion Technology is planning on another great Combustion College this Spring!
The Webster Combustion College webpage is now active and ready for registrations for their 2017 Spring classes.
Here is a link directly to the registration page:
http://www.webster-engineering.com/combustion-college.
Webster is changing their format somewhat this year in hopes that they can accommodate more attendees and provide more focused training, but they still expect their classes to fill up very quickly.
The final date for registration is February 10, 2017, so please sign up as soon as possible to confirm your spot in one of Webster’s sessions.
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New Flue Gas Collector options for LMV52 available as of October 17th, 2016.
Incorporating all of the features of the LMV51, the LMV52 Linkageless Burner Management System offers high impact options including O2 Trim, Variable Frequency Drive control, and additional actuator control possibilities. The LMV52 provides the ultimate flexibility to safely meet control needs, improve process control and reduce energy costs.
Ant Man hit theaters July 17th with Paul Rudd playing hero Scott Lang. Ant Man is a character from the Marvel Universe who can shrink to the size of -you guessed it – an ant. Along with his ability to shrink, he has super human strength. He truly is the tiniest protector of the Marvel Universe. The tiny protector in the Boiler Universe is called resin.
Resin is a collection of tiny beads that are negatively charged and are located inside a water softener. Their purpose is simple: to protect your boiler. They do this by filtering the water before it enters your boiler. If these tiny protectors were not present, the minerals in the water would cause pitting and scaling in your boiler which greatly reduce heat transfer efficiency.
Resin plays a pivotal role in keeping your water clean. It is something that you typically don’t see but is at the heart of your water softener. Without it, the feedwater to your boiler would be filled with impurities that would significantly reduce the useful life of your boiler.
So how does it work?
Water enters the water softener hard. Hard is another way of saying that it is full of minerals and dissolved solids. These minerals are positively charged. When they flow through the water softener and across the negatively charged resin beads, an ION exchange occurs and the minerals attach themselves to the beads. This allows clean soft water to pass through to your boiler system.
Email us at admin@pentadassoc.com for a full copy of “The Grime” newsletter!
(Courtesy of the Grime newsletter)
Zeeco is a world leading combustion equipment design and manufacturer, specializing in next generation ultra low NOx burners, flares for onshore and offshore applications, and gas / liquids incineration systems. These specific seminars will be presented by Zeeco staff experienced in all combustion products and provide overview of how our products fit in with your business. We wish to cover specific design and performance issues that are most meaningful for your group. We will follow generally the below agenda, but welcome your questions during our presentation. We typically cover equipment selection, design criteria and resulting performance, including the following:
Burner Types, applications, design and performance, Process Heater applications, Boiler / OTSG (Once Through Steam Generators), HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generators),Environmental Regulations forthcoming
Flares Types, applications, design, smokeless performance; flare selection factors, type and design, flare system support options, pilots, monitoring and ignition options; Types of flare tips and purge reduction options; Staged / Totally Enclosed Ground Flare designs; Flare Gas Recovery including deep staging liquid seal; Environmental Regulations forthcoming
Incineration Systems, applications, design options; Gas Plants, Chemical plant, Refinery applications
We are offering to schedule a technical presentation at a convenient time for your group, and we welcome questions throughout the presentation in order to best address any specific issues and generate technical dialogue on design features with our technical staff.
Email us at admin@pentadassoc.com for more information!
The GPA Rocky Mountain Chapter (GPARMC) is a Non-Profit Organization committed to serve as a forum for exchanging ideas and information regarding the Midstream Industry and provide opportunities for social interaction with others involved in the industry in the local Rocky Mountain area.
Pentad in conjunction with Adwest Technologies and GEA Heat Exchangers, will be hosting a booth at the upcoming Rocky Mountain GPA Conference on Thursday November 19th, 2015. This year’s location for the event is the Denver Marriott City Center
1701 California Street.
If you plan to attend please stop by our booth to visit Randall Miller and Brian Cannon of Adwest, and discuss Adwest’s RETOX Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) for Flameless NOx-Free VOC abatement air pollution solutions at booth #11.
For more information, email us at admin@pentadassoc.com!
Do you know the practical steps to take to get the most out of your current boiler? Do you know how to optimize your boiler’s efficiencies? Can you spot problem areas on your boiler before they harm your system? The answers to these questions are uncovered at our three-day instructional course, Boiler University.
How do you get the most out of what you have right now as it relates to your boiler operation? There are three main areas which answer that question. Boiler University takes an in-depth look at each of the three areas, so you can begin optimizing and prolonging the life of your boiler.
1) Start with what you have! – Optimize the operating efficiency of your existing equipment
Water Chemistry: Your heat transfer surfaces must be free of scale. To reduce scale, water chemistry must be a top priority.
Combustion: Combustion tuning is highly recommended twice per year, generally taking place after major seasonal changes in spring and fall. Soot that gathers on fireside surfaces must be routinely cleaned to maintain optimum heat transfer.
Pressure Control Synergy: Boiler firing rate and operating limit controls must be properly coordinated to prevent frequent cycling of the boiler. Excess boiler cycling can result in tens of thousands of dollars due to energy waste.
2) Do the right things, day in and day out! – Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Annual Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
Chemical hardness testing
Continuous blowdown adjustment
Bottom blowdown
Level control limit checks
Boiler room log maintenance
Weekly Maintenance
Rotate feed water pumps
Visually inspect steam system
Review chemical and boiler logs to spot inconsistencies
Monthly Maintenance
Slow or evaporation low water cutoff testing
Test flame scanner and all operating limits and interlocks
Comprehensive combustion analysis
Annual Maintenance
Open and inspect steam boilers operating over 15 psi
Inspection on hot water or low pressure steam boilers is done on alternating years
Fire boilers on backup fuels prior to heating season
Bubble leak test gas train piping and valves
Check chemicals on hot water heating systems
3) Be on the lookout! Have a detailed knowledge of the common issues that face all boiler operations
Thermal Stress: Rapid cycling and severe service conditions can result in tube and pressure vessel failure
Poor Maintenance: Lack of daily testing and routine maintenance
Mechanical Malfunctions: Every switch will eventually fail, routine testing and replacement when it’s required will keep your system running flawlessly
Chemistry: Poor water quality will result in boiler failure faster than any other cause
This is in no way a comprehensive list of what is covered at Boiler University, however at Boiler U, students take a detailed look at how to improve their boiler operations. With hands on demonstration, boiler technicians will be equipped to optimize their boiler’s performance.
For more information, email us at admin@pentadassoc.com.
Article courtesy of Ware’s “The Grime”
Pentad Associates will have a booth at the upcoming RMAEE Energy Forum. The Rocky Mountain Association of Energy Engineers 16th Annual Energy Forum will take place on Thursday October 22nd 2015 at the Denver Police Protective Association Event Center, 2105 Decatur Street, Denver CO.
WeðÌðll post more information as it becomes available!
GEA PHE Systems is pleased to announce it is now an independent member of the Heat Exchanger Institute (HEI). The Heat Exchange Institute (HEI) is a nonprofit trade association committed to the technical advancement, promotion, and understanding of a broad range of utility and industrial-scale heat exchange and vacuum apparatus. As a leading manufacturer of Gasket-ed Plate Heat Exchangers, we encourage you to promote the HEI Plate Heat Exchanger standards as a means of limiting your competition and elevating the quality of vendor selection for your customers.
For a full copy of the GEA newsletter, email us at News@pentadassoc.com