TEMP-A-TRIM from Webster Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Inc. earns its Trademark!

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Webster Engineering & Manufacturing Company, Inc. is very pleased to announce that the TEMP A TRIM¬ air density control system has been approved for a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.ŠThe original submission of the TEMP A TRIM system was made on October 31st, 2007. ŠFive years in the making, this patent will give Webster the market protection it deserves for developing such a unique air density control system. The final patent number will be issued shortly.Š
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Now is the time to renew your interest in saving money by using the TEMP A TRIM option for your new boiler and burner specifications. Not only does TEMP A TRIM make a great specification hook, but it also qualifies your projects for rebates.ŠPlease refer to the “Fresh Baked Savings” Case Study on our website that highlights a Webster application at Alpha Baking in Chicago, IL that resulted in $38,000.00 in fuel savings and a rebate of $7,629.00.Š You, too, could be benefiting with similar success in receiving nice rebates and an even nicer fuel savings!
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Please let us know if you have questions or need any help.
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Miura Upgrades Duke University Steam Plant to Meet Silver LEED Rating

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Miura Boilers Inc., was selected by Duke University to replace older coal fired boilers with new high efficiency natural gas boilers. The new system will provide 35% more steam to their system capabilities. The historic steam plant building will supply the equivalent of enough steam each hour to heat 2,500 houses. This project is a major part of Duke’s plan to become a carbon-neutral campus and serves as a model of efficiency for other universities. Click on the link below to watch the short video.

Xcel Energy Offering Boiler Efficiency Rebates

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Xcel Energy has significantly increased rebate dollars and added rebates for Commercial heating equipment not previously covered. So now’s the time to take advantage of long-term energy savings when reviewing your heating equipment options in 2011.

Boiler Efficiency Rebates are now up to 5 times higher!

Commercial Rebates have increased from $2,500 up to $14,000 per million BTUH for qualifying boiler upgrades. If your system’s more than 10–15 years old or is in line for replacement, be sure to choose a more efficient money-saving option.ðÌðŠ Only boilers used for space and/or domestic water heating qualify for prescriptive equipment rebates. Other boilers can qualify for custom rebates, which require preapproval.

New Commercial Rebates

  • Hot Water Heaters — rebates are now available for both tank-less hot water heaters and units with storage.
  • Pipe Insulation — un-insulated boiler-system pipes waste energy, even on the return side! Our new easy pipe insulation rebates are generous and help make insulating those pipes with missing or damaged insulation very cost-effective.

Thinking about a heating system upgrade in 2011?

Consider this:

  • A planned replacement will allow for more careful analysis of your equipment options, rebate opportunities, energy costs, lifetime savings and payback
  • Off-season replacement offers minimal downtime and often saves on equipment and installation.
  • New equipment is less likely to break down when you need it most.
  • Replacing equipment now instead of waiting until it breaks down can prevent wasted
  • energy dollars.

To learn if you qualify for these new rebates that can save you money on equipment purchases and on your energy Bill contact our Business Solutions Center at 1-800-481-4700, or visit XcelEnergy.com/rebates.

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Fuel Savings with Temp-A-Trim System

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Temp-A-Trim System® is so Effective in Fuel Savings, Local Public Service Thinks There’s A Gas Leak!

Try to imagine having problems like these. One day the local gas and utility company sends a hoard of technicians to your company in a panic. The problem? You’re fuel use has dropped so dramatically they actually believe there’s a gas leak! This is the “problem” one Iowa High School faced recently after upgrading their operations with Webster Engineering and Manufacturiong Company, Inc. burners fitted with a Temp-A-Trim® system.

In 2009 a large high school in Des Moines, Iowa wanted to improve the energy efficiency of their existing boiler-burner heating system. The original system utilized two 500 BHP Burnham low pressure steam boilers with Gordon Piatt burners, but was oversized for the current requirements. This caused the burners to continuously cycle off and on, even on the coldest days, wasting fuel.

The burners were also installed right in front of the fresh air louvers of the mechanical room which resulted in significant combustion air temperature swings which also adversely affected burner performance. A Webster representative suggested the installation of a high turndown burner with a Temp-A-Trim® system. A log tag was also attached to the current burners to monitor air combustion performance for about 6 months.

After analyzing the data they discovered the burners were experiencing a 55F combustion temperature swing. Using this data they calculated a burner retrofit payback using a Webster Payback program based on installing a new 350 BHP Webster 12:1 turndown burner with the Temp-A-Trim® system. The payback was estimated to be $7,600.00 a year. Using this calculation the high school applied for an Energy rebate from the local gas and electric provider and was awarded a $14,500 energy rebate. The customer couldn’t be happier to have “problems” like these!

 

Webster Engineering Ð Temp-A-Trim

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With energy costs rising and operating budgets coming under increased financial pressure, the Webster Temp-A-Trim® might just be the solution to your long term energy saving plan. Air temperatures in your boiler room can change dramatically from day to night and season to season. These changes can cause significant combustion inefficiencies while degrading combustion stability. Temp-A-Trim® saves you money because it precisely monitors the fuel/air ratio in your burner. Temp-A-Trim® senses combustion air temperature and automatically varies the fan speed to create a constant air flow mass for combustion. By maintaining optimum fuel/air ratio, you are assured that your burner is operating at maximum efficiency.

Temp-A-Trim® Features & Benefits:

•    Precisely corrects for changes in air density to optimize combustion efficiency 24/7

•    Reduces the need for seasonal tuning of your burners

•    Feed-forward control for smooth, accurate operation

•    Easy to install, with no special setup or programming required

•    Compatible with linkage or linkage-less controls

•    Saves fuel and electricity while lowering noise levels

•    Available on all sizes of new or existing Webster burners

•    Lower cost, complexity, and maintenance than typical O2 systems

•    UL Listed

A Pentad sales representative is ready to discuss the Webster Temp-A-Trim® options and other cost saving heat recovery options that could save your business thousands of dollars in energy costs. Give us a call at 3030-688-4070 or e-mail us at sales@pentadassoc.com.