Another shipment is headed out the door—Shipment #2 for a major data center project. These 80-gallon day tanks are equipped with control panels, return pumps, and all necessary accessories. Built for continuous performance in mission critical environments, they’re part of a complete fuel oil system designed to keep emergency generators running when it matters most. At Preferred Utilities, […]
Protecting RPV Flange Components During Outage Operations
During refueling outages, Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) cavity flooding can unnecessarily increase maintenance time and exposure. Preferred Engineering’s Stud Hole Plug Set provides a proven solution, sealing stud holes to prevent water intrusion – preserving critical flange components and eliminating the need to clean flooded threads. Engineered specifically to prevent cavity water from contaminating the threaded holes, the […]
Powering Data Centers with Hardened Fuel Systems – Shipment #1 Out the Door!
Preferred Utilities is thrilled to announce that the first of six major shipments has left our facility, headed straight to a mission-critical data center project. In this deployment: our reliable, redundant, and secure fuel oil systems engineered specifically for high-stakes environments. Shipment #1 includes: These aren’t your average components—each tank and manifold is part of a fully integrated […]
Winterizing Genset & Boiler Fuel Systems: Tips for Facility Managers
As seen in Facility Management It’s never too late (or too early) to winterize! Facilities managers need to ensure that their backup power and heating systems can withstand freezing conditions. Gensets and boiler fuel systems, which often rely on diesel fuel, are vulnerable to cold weather issues like fuel gelling and ice formation. This article discusses some common […]
We’re heading to EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2025!
Preferred Utilities is proud to join forces with our representative Termoenergía y Calderas at EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2025 — Latin America’s premier event for the packaging and processing industries. June 10–12, 2025Guadalajara, Mexico Hosted in the heart of Mexico’s industrial corridor, EXPO PACK brings together global suppliers and manufacturers to showcase the latest technologies in action — from […]
Preferred Utilities Receives Two Major Third Party Approvals
Preferred Utilities Receives UL Listing to Fire Biodiesel for API Burner and UL Listing/CSA Certification for Comet Burner. New UL Listings highlight quality and sustainability. Read the Press Release Here — DANBURY, CT Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation has received UL certification for its Advanced Performance Inject-Aire (API) Low NOx Burner and both UL and CSA certification for its Comet Burner. They […]
Cut Critical Path Time with the RPV Stud Cap
During refueling outages, tasks like removing and reinstalling elongation rods from Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) studs can add significant time to maintenance procedures. Preferred Engineering’s RPV Stud Cap eliminates that inefficiency, streamlining the outage. The RPV Stud Cap allows elongation rods to remain installed inside the stud throughout the maintenance process. Traditionally, rods are removed to prevent damage […]
Made in the U.S.A. – How Preferred is Navigating Tariffs, Supply Chains, and a Growing Demand
Recent economic shifts and international trade tensions have sent waves through the markets. Tariff uncertainty and global supply chain challenges are causing many companies and investors to worry about the future of their operations and product availability. Made in the U.S.A., Preferred Utilities is proud to offer customers confidence and clarity in uncertain times. At Preferred, our products […]
Burner Management Series IV: BMS Troubleshooting and the Advantage of Parallel Annunciation
As safety monitoring is the primary function of a burner management system, there are many ways that a burner trip can occur. While this is the desired response to an unsafe condition, if a burner management system with a series interlock circuit is being used, it can often be difficult to troubleshoot why the lockout is occurring. This […]
Preferred Utilities’ API Burners Now UL Listed to Fire B5 – B100 Biodiesel Fuel
Danbury, CT – Preferred Utilities is proud to announce that our API gas and oil burners are now UL certified to fire up to 100% biodiesel fuel under UL 296 (Standard for Safety – Oil Burners). This certification marks a significant milestone, allowing customers in jurisdictions that require UL-listed equipment—such as New York City and Massachusetts—to take advantage […]