As you may know, Webster has a long history of providing combustion solutions to the industrial market, including hundreds of windbox / register style burners. For the past year, Webster has been working hard to revamp their industrial product, the FDRX, and reintroduce Webster Combustion to the industrial watertube market. Webster recently shipped their first ðÌð’newðÌð“ FDR project and today and are releasing a new brochure and web page dedicated to the FDR(X).

WebsterðÌð•s FDR(X) Forced Draft Register burner is a highly efficient combustion system that combines a windbox, air register, ignition assembly, fuel train, flame safety control, combustion control, FGR (Flue Gas Recirculation) system, and a forced draft blower, all assembled into one complete packaged unit.

Email us for a copy of the brochure and more information on the FDR(X)

If you need a quote on an FDR(X) or if we can answer an application question for you, please 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

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”

In case you haven’t seen this advertised or received an e-mailing from Xcel Energy…

Save the Date for the 2015 Energy Efficiency Expo!

Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

7:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.

Sports Authority Field at Mile High – Denver, Colorado.

Free for Xcel Energy business customers and trade partners.

Space is limited so register early.

Keynote Speaker – Allan Schurr,

Vice President, Strategy and Development, IBM Global Energy and Utilities Industry.

Breakout Sessions:

ðåð´ How to Get Started with Audits: Identifying energy saving opportunities.

ðåð´ Upstream, Midstream: What Instant Rebate programs mean for you.

ðåð´ How to Sell Efficiency: Now that you’ve identified your savings.

ðåð´ Digging Deeper & Knowing More: How new program offerings help take the guesswork out of energy decision making.

ðåð´ Customer Panel: Energy efficiency experience from start to finish.

ðåð´ Benchmarking with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

Also included:

ðåð´ Breakfast, lunch and free parking.

ðåð´ Customer awards.

ðåð´ Drawings for exciting prizes.

ðåð´ Tour of the Sports Authority Field facility operations.

Pentad will be there and we hope you will be too!

Register at http://xcelenergymyrsvp.com/COExpo2015

TM Filtration/ Fluid Engineering has released a March 2015 Newsletter which discusses the Model 386H, Hyper-Jet Application, Waterless Fracking, and the Marcellus Utica Midstream Conference. This newsletter also covers some upcoming events, as well as other good-to-know information.

For a copy of the newsletter, email us at news@pentadassoc.com!