In the demanding environment of a nuclear reactor, efficiency isn’t just about speeding up processes, it’s about ensuring that every operation is conducted with the utmost precision and safety. The less time and effort required for handling processes, the smoother and safer the overall operation can run. That’s where Preferred Engineering’s Self-Contained Fuel Inspection Work Cell comes in. […]
Bulletproof E-Gen Fuel Systems & Monitoring for a NYC Hospital
We’re proud to showcase a recent project where our robust E-Gen fuel systems played a critical role in supporting a successful startup at a New York City hospital. The system is designed to ensure reliable fuel supply and advanced monitoring for emergency power generation—a key component for any critical facility. For this installation, we provided a double-wall, 20,000-gallon […]
Happy Manufacturing Day 2024!
What is Manufacturing Day? Manufacturing Day, celebrated annually on the first Friday of October, serves as an important event to highlight the crucial role manufacturing plays in the United States. It underscores manufacturing’s value as a key driver of economic growth, innovation, job creation, and national security. Manufacturing remains a cornerstone of the U.S. economy. It’s not just […]
Power Up Your Industrial Efficiency: Meet the Top Performer!
The SPEC COM burner, designed by Preferred Special Combustion Engineering, is an advanced solution for industrial applications requiring high performance and adaptability. Built to withstand the toughest environments, it is ideal for field-erected boilers, package boilers, heaters, and thermal oxidizers. The burner’s rugged construction provides long-term durability, making it suitable for industries that demand consistent and reliable operations […]
Crucial Components: System Reliability at a Maryland University
Recently, our Service Crew was called to address a critical issue at a Maryland University involving an improper drum pressure reading. The investigation led to the discovery of a damaged transducer, which was unprotected due to the absence of a siphon pigtail. This small yet crucial component plays a significant role in maintaining the reliability and safety of […]
Upgrading Fuel Systems: A Loyal Customer’s Journey with Preferred
Preferred Utilities continues to deliver reliable solutions for customers across the country. Recently, a long-standing customer in Baltimore, MD, opted to replace their aging fuel system with our latest technology, a testament to the trust they’ve placed in us over the years. As part of the upgrade, we made several key modifications, including relocating the control panel to […]
Achieving ALARA With Custom Safety Solutions
In the nuclear industry, there’s nothing more important than safety. Every day, teams of safety professionals work to make sure that nuclear facilities operate as safely and efficiently as possible, with the goal of protecting workers, the general public, and the environment from unnecessary radiation exposure. Even if the exposure level is well below regulatory limits, the objective […]
A Contractor’s Guide to Hassle-Free Boiler Room Management
As seen in CONTRACTOR Magazine Full system integration offers a comprehensive solution, ensuring not only the reliability and efficiency of boiler operations but also a single source of accountability. Boiler systems are a critical component for the continuous operation of a facility. Not only do contractors need to minimize their downtime, but they must, simultaneously, maintain safe, reliable, and efficient […]
Preferred’s Complete Boiler Control Solution Now Supports Spanish!
For years, Preferred Utilities has been a supplier to countries in Central and Latin America, and now are expanding our efforts and support in that market. With extensive experience in Burner Management Systems, Preferred is committed to supporting Spanish-speaking countries with our BurnerMate Universal (BMU), a comprehensive combustion control system, now includes built-in Spanish support! Product Feature Highlights: […]
Pro-Nuclear “ADVANCE Act” is signed into law
President Joe Biden has signed the ‘‘Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024,” or ADVANCE Act. This legislation speeds up the permitting process and creates new incentives for the buildout of nuclear reactors. An article examining this significant legislative action was recently published in Power Engineering. According to the article, this act will […]