Preferred brings boiler safety to a new level with the modern 3-element drum level controller: the JC-43D2, 3-Element Drum Level Controller. Featuring a 5″ LED backlit touchscreen and user-friendly configuration, the JC-43D2 brings advanced safety features like level sensor failure detection, redundant backup low water level and high steam pressure burner shutdown, and water column blowdown maintenance reminder […]
There Isn’t Just One Green Solution
By Ruth O’Donnell as seen in July 2023 Today’s Boiler Magazine What is the best way to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and help reduce green house gas emissions? Is it transitioning power generation to solar? Using alternative fuels, like those derived from plants or food waste? Or how about switching over to wind-generated energy? The truth is, […]
Preferred Engineering Main Steam Line Plugs in Action
If you look close, you can see Preferred Main Steam Line Plugs in action! Great job Columbia! Preferred Engineering’s Main Steam Line Plugs (MSLP) have been in use since the mid 1990’s. Trusted by over 12 sites to isolate their steam lines during refueling outages and facilitate MSIV maintenance and testing. Designed for easy and efficient installation our MSL Plugs cut […]
Nuclear Outage Clockwork: Minimum Downtime with Main Steam Line Plug
Made in the U.S.A., 🇺🇸 The Preferred Engineering Main Steam Line Plugs allow for quick, hassle-free installations with the minimum dose and maximum outage success. Designed for easy, efficient, and reliable installation, the MSL Plugs cut critical path time significantly and reduce dose. The Preferred Engineering MSL Plugs allow inboard MSIV testing in the direction of flow, performing all […]
Safety Check: Multi Reactor Reliability by Special Combustion
Made in the U.S.A. Preferred’s Special Combustion Division (PSCE) is providing a specialized product manufacturer with a critical reliability ignition system for their multi reactor combustors. These (13) Pilot Ignition Carts address a very specific need for what is part of an overall plant specific SIL (Safety Integrity Level) system. Preferred continues to provide our customers with innovative solutions […]
Duct Burner: Expertise in Special Combustion Solutions
Made in the U.S.A. 🇺🇸 Preferred’s Special Combustion Engineering (PSCE) group designed a duct burner system for a discerning customer. In this application, PSCE got turbine exhaust gas at 135,888 lbs/hr and with supplemental duct burner firing to generate over 20,000 PPH Steam from the Superior Boiler Works Waste Heat Boiler. NOx Emissions below 17 PPM and CO Emissions […]
Preferred Utilities FSC-120 Controller Approved for Overfill Prevention by Florida DEP
Made in the U.S.A., Preferred demonstrates a commitment to safety and to protecting the environment by receiving Florida State DEP Approval on the Fuel System FSC-120 Controller for Overfill Prevention. Read more on the Fuel System FSC-120 Controller here. We are pleased to announce that the FSC-120 has been approved for overfill prevention by the Florida Department of […]
Opposed Blade Damper vs. Single Blade Butterfly Damper: Technical Benefits for Flow Control
When it comes to flow control in ducting systems, choosing the right damper design is crucial. Two common options are the opposed blade damper and the single blade butterfly damper. Here’s an explanation of the technical benefits offered by an opposed blade damper compared to a single blade butterfly damper: Improved Control Range: Opposed Blade Damper: The opposed blade damper design features multiple blades that move in opposite directions, […]
Many Renewable Fuels, One Burner
Pictured above, two Ultra-Low Nox 1,500 HP, dual fuel, API Ranger burners are headed to a prominent American University. Preferred Utilities is committed to addressing the increasing regulations on carbon emissions with carbon neutral innovations and development of existing alternate fuels in partnership with companies and institutions. We are contributing to “real world” alternative solutions to fossil fuels […]
What is a Fuel System Controller?
With its flexibility, redundancy, and ease of monitoring, the FSC is becoming the go-to replacement controller for large facilities. Article as seen in Todays’ Boiler, January 2023. Liquid fuel supply systems that power boilers, heaters, and generators are frequently automated and monitored remotely to prevent shutdowns. Automated processes might include pump rotation, tank filling and draining, fuel filtration […]