GEA Heat Exchangers, INC, PHE Systems has a new name: Kelvion, INC! But the best part is, customers get the same services and satisfaction. Although Kelvion is changing their relationship with GEA, their relationship with the customers will not change.

The name Kelvion pays homage to Lord Kelvin (1824 – 1907). Lord Kelvin formulated the laws of thermodynamics and absolute units of temperature are stated in kelvin, in his honor.

Due to the name change, new literature will be coming out soon.

Markets that Kelvion operates in includes power generation, oil and gas, chemistry, marine applications, climate and environment, and food and beverages. These markets are worked by a number of subsidiaries all over the world.

Pentad is proud to have the experts in heat exchange ready for service.

For a copy of the Kelvion brochure, more information in general, or to get a quote on Kelvion products, email us at admin@pentadassoc.com!

If you are planning on going to the 2016 AHR Expo this January 25-27th, please come visit Kelvion in booth 2759.

As many of you know, Kelvion (formerly known as GEA Heat Exchangers) provides many heat exchanger solutions.

Also visit Webster in booth 3507, providing high-efficiency Burners. Don’t forget to visit your Boiler provider, Miura, at booth 1691. And lastly, in booth 1659, Ware will be showcasing rental boilers and chillers.

For more information, email us at admin@pentadassoc.com

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.

WeðÌð•ll post more information as it becomes available!

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”

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.

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(Courtesy of the Grime newsletter)