Keep process heating and drying equipment well maintained to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
- Check your air/fuel ratio in your boiler and furnace
The wrong ratio can result in excessive fuel consumption and poor combustion. The ratio could be wrong because of poor control, a poor set-up, or mechanical problems with the burner. Ask your boiler/ machine maintenance engineer to check your fuel/air ratios.
- Ensure boilers are working efficiently
Efficiency can be achieved through good control and by regular maintenance and servicing.
- Check insulation for damage or wear.
- Consider automatic blowdown on boilers if viable
Manual operation can use more blowdown than is actually needed to maintain solids within safe concentrations.
- Consider installing a new boiler
If the boiler has been in use for a number of years it may be worth considering switching to a new, more efficient boiler.
- Make sure the correct type of burner is used
There are many types of burner that are only suitable for particular types of operation. Consider seeking expert advice to avoid incorrect burner selection.
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