October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. According to a study by the University of Maryland, there is a hacking attempt every 39 seconds. And, the average cost of a data breach in 2020 will exceed $150 million. We live in a connected world. These connections allow for a pace of commerce and communication previously unimaginable. As everything […]
Meet Emissions goals with FlexFit
Wondering how to reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2025 or 80% by 2050? If you’re thinking you need to completely retrofit your entire boiler room, you’re wrong. There’s more than one way to meet your goals AND stay within your budget. Preferred’s FlexFit Controller Retrofit Package, is the easiest, least expensive, most efficient way to go linkageless. […]
Why Oxygen Trim Should Be Part of Your Boiler Room
by Joe Wallace Oxygen trim (O2 Trim) is a system that constantly monitors your boiler’s combustion. Unlike your car, your boiler has the ability to run properly without it, so what are the upsides to it? This system can adjust your air fuel ratio based on what it’s supposed to be and triggers alarms or lockouts should the […]
Custom Retrofits for Compliance with Preferred
To meet New York City emissions regulations and secure a sustainable future for their plant, the 4th largest high pressure steam plant in NYC chose Preferred for its #6 oil to gas and #2 oil conversion. This plant has a rich history, with four (4) watertube boilers stamped 1939, traditionally burning #6 oil except during World War II […]
We’ve been busy making improvements – The JC-30D-EZ
Preferred’s R&D department made such significant improvements to the JC-30D opacity monitor, we re-branded it the JC-30D-EZ. The new opacity monitor is EZ to install, EZ to setup, and EZ to calibrate. What’s New? With the new LED light source, there is nothing to adjust on the light source side of the opacity monitor. So the adjustable mount […]
Danbury Manufacturer Earns Accolades
Read the original article here. By Rich Kirby, Patch Staff Aug 12, 2019 1:30 pm ET Preferred Utilities is headquartered in Danbury with facilities around the United States employing 90 people. Preferred Utilities is headquartered in Danbury with facilities around the United States employing 90 people. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D) announced Preferred Utilities Manufacturing in Danbury is […]
“Monday Manufacturer” Highlight
Monday, August 12, 2019 Read the original story here. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Monday that Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury is this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” Founded in 1920, Preferred Utilities specializes in the manufacturing of burners, instruments and controls, and fuel oil handling equipment for industrial, commercial, and missions critical applications. The company […]
Ranger Retrofit & RFO to meet Sustainability Goals
Made in the U.S.A., one of two new Ranger burners and BurnerMate Universal controls upgrade for existing boilers on factory fire test chamber. This burner and controls package is capable of burning three (3) fuels like ENSYN Renewable Fuel oil, an 85% carbon neutral fuel, along with natural gas and #2 oil. On fire test the Ranger easily […]
Safely Transfer Diesel Exhaust Fluid Using DEF Urea Pump System
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) was developed to help keep heavy-duty diesel fueled machinery like boilers operating within federal emissions standards. At the chemical level, DEF is a combination of 67.5% de-ionized water and 32.5% urea that transforms harmful nitrous oxide emissions into harmless water and gas. Urea is an organic chemical compound produced as waste by the body […]
Facing the Need for Boiler Upgrades
By David Bohn Read the article in Facilities Manager here! Upgrading or replacing a boiler system presents one of the most daunting and expensive challenges a large facility can undertake. When the time comes—whether the current system is outdated and inefficient or it fails outright—facility management must take the time to fully understand the process in order to […]