Choosing the best quality industrial boiler is essential for large businesses. However, there are a lot of things that owners should consider in order to meet building boiler requirements. They should also think about their resources and budget, and understand that not all expensive and advanced boiler models are best for all buildings.
Getting the most appropriate boiler can be quite confusing. Industrial facilities need a boiler expert’s help in order to come up with the best system that suits their needs. Before rushing into a boiler purchase, building owners should research, plan and assess.
Here are some top-line items to consider when purchasing an Industrial Boiler:
‘ Boilers come in different sizes.
They vary depending on the actual amount of steam or hot water used to meet area and occupant demands. Oversized boilers are very expensive to run, while undersized boilers may not be able to keep up with temperature requirements. Building owners should take proper area measurements before buying any unit.
‘ There are three main types of industrial boilers:
water tube boilers, fire box boilers and fire tube boilers. It is possible to configure each type, and they can be used in many applications. They can also be integrated with other technologies. For this reason, owners should know exactly what their facilities’ needs are before purchasing.
- Water tube boilers come in different sizes, unlike fire box and fire tube boilers. However, these boilers are more expensive, and are more difficult to clean than the others. They are capable of producing high temperatures and a lot of steam pressure.
- Fire box boilers are standard locomotive steam boilers. The fire box is the spot where the heat source is located, and it produces hot gas that passes through the fire tubes to heat the fluid.
- Fire tube boilers are the opposite of water tube boilers when it comes to initial costs and cleaning requirements. They do not have the capacity to produce high amounts of steam pressure. They are more suitable for heating larger spaces and for industrial process heating.
‘ Fuel sources
are also a very important factor to consider. Boilers may utilize coal, propane gas, oil, natural gas, electricity, hot water and steam. Owners should know the resources they have available before purchasing a boiler, and they should also consider the cost.
‘ Facility owners should know a boiler’s performance specifications
before they purchase a specific model. They should look at a boiler’s heat output capacity, maximum pressure, and temperature and thermal efficiency.
‘ Boilers may also come with many other features, including:
de-aerators, economizers, safety valves and super heaters. Owners should consider their facility’s needs to determine whether they need devices that possess these special functions.
- Building owners should also make sure they have the type of combustion air system that suits their facility best. Atmospheric burners and forced draft systems are common combustion air systems.
More sophisticated boilers used in some industries have special controllers and monitors. Other boilers have water conditioners or treaters.
Owners should never make rushed decisions when purchasing an industrial boiler. The boiler’s peak efficiency is only reached when it is installed in the right place and used in appropriate applications. Experts in boiler sales, installation, maintenance, repair and replacement services can guide facility managers and business owners in choosing the best boiler for their application. They have extensive knowledge and can design boiler solutions that perfectly fit industrial needs.
American Boiler Company has been selling, installing, and servicing industrial boilers for over 30 years.’ They’ll work hard to ensure you receive the highest quality service while also saving you money. American Boiler Company always offers free site surveys, and for a limited time new customers can receive a complimentary boiler inspection. Contact American Boiler Company at 973-923-1999 today for more information.
