In conjunction with Puerto Rico representative M.R. Franceschini Inc., Preferred recently replaced an existing flame safeguard and oxygen trim system with the Preferred BurnerMate Universal (BMU) system on a 500 HP boiler at a pharmaceutical plant outside of San Juan. In addition to oxygen trim, the BMU is controlling the forced draft fan variable speed drive (VSD), and […]
Combustion Theory: The Basics
Introduction Welcome to the Combustion blog series by Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation. To read the introductory post, click here. This series was inspired by Local Law 87, an environmental regulation passed by New York City legislators. LL87 seeks to reduce the city’s emissions by 50% while increasing the overall efficiency of large residential buildings (over 50,000 gross sq. […]
What is SCADA?
SCADA stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system. It is a type of industrial control system (ICS), which is basically a computer system designed to monitor industrial processes in the real world. But unlike other industrial control systems, SCADA systems can compute multiple sets of data over long distances. The primary benefit of a SCADA system is the ability to see a visual representation of […]
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[Video]: Preferred Special Combustion Engineering
2015 was an exciting year for us at Preferred Utilities. We launched a series of new online engineering tools, we released the new Flexible System Controller (FSC), and we saw several of our engineers published in energy industry trade magazines. To cap off the year, we attended the Power-Gen International trade show in Las Vegas, NV. The show featured a new […]
PUMC Web Applications – Online Tools for Engineers
Writing a Spec? Gotta Retrofit? Try these tools. Finally, there’s a better way to manage your projects thanks to Preferred Utilities’ Web Applications. We designed these free tools with engineers in mind – and they’re meant to be your shortcut to success. Pipe Sizing Calculator The Preferred Pipe Sizing Calculator has returned! A long-time favorite used by engineers […]
4 Ways We’ve Improved the ATPS
The Automatic Transfer Pump Set (ATPSF) is one of our best-selling products. Our customers love it for its reliability and rugged industrial construction. We consistently beat out our competitors because we build our products out of the highest-quality components. Behind each of our systems, you will find a team of engineers and technicians who are dedicated to getting you the […]
NOx Emissions: Reduction Strategies
The Spring 2015 edition of Today’s Boiler magazine published Dr. Jianhui Hong’s article “NOx Emissions Reduction Strategies.” In the article Dr. Hong explains the importance of low NOx and provides solutions for complying with low NOx emissions regulations. He explains that “NOx is a term used to include two important air pollutants: NO (nitric oxide) and NO₂ […]
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[Video] “Energy Saver: How Much Can You Save?”- API-AF Burner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUWpoNYxDRE The Advanced Performance Inject-Aire burner blends the best of both worlds: high efficiency and low emissions. In a day and age where manufacturers compromise quality and effectiveness, Preferred Utilities prides itself in challenging the status quo. We don’t do cheap. We don’t do flimsy. We build our equipment to last—in fact, some of our burners built in […]
Power-Gen 2014
RECAP: 2014 Power-Gen Convention It was an excellent year for us at Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation, and Power-Gen 2014 was the perfect capstone event. We were very excited to unveil our new booth and we want to thank all of you who came by to visit us during the show. Orlando turned out to be a great experience […]
Preferred Burners Built to Last
Danbury, CT — Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation unveiled its new Advanced Performance Axial Flow burner earlier this year at the 2014 AHR Expo in New York. Since then, the API-AF burner has piqued the interest of those looking for smaller, packaged burners that meet the challenging demands of today’s combustion industry. The API-AF’s surge hearkens back to the days when […]