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 […]
Low-NOx Solutions for a Changing Regulatory Landscape
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently proposed stricter limits on nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions for combustion turbines at natural gas-fired plants and industrial facilities. Article here. This move, aimed at reducing harmful air pollutants and improving public health, may not ever come to fruition. However, the proposal reminds us to keep in mind the environmental impacts […]
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 […]
Embracing Sustainability: The Timeless Excellence of American-Made Sustainability
In a world where sustainability is paramount, the choice of equipment can make all the difference. At Preferred, we’re proud to offer the most sustainable, rugged, and reliable burners on the market today – all proudly made in the U.S.A. 🇺🇸 What sets our burners apart? It’s simple – durability and longevity. Unlike cheap, disposable sheet metal burners […]
Smart Boiler Efficiency: The Preferred Feedwater Center
Conversations about boiler system retrofits often center around the boiler itself. They are the first to receive an upgrade to controls and instrumentation to improve efficiency and operability. But what about your feedwater system? The Preferred Feedwater Center a game-changer in improving efficiency and control in the boiler room. Energy Efficiency Starts with Intelligent Feedwater Management Many systems […]
Modernizing NYC’s Psychiatric Facility: A Boiler Control Retrofit Story
In the world of ever-evolving codes and regulations, it’s a must for industries to stay up to date. And this is particularly important for vital places like that psychiatric facility right in New York City. Recently, this facility experienced a transformative retrofit, replacing its old Cleaver Brooks boiler control panels with the advanced and intuitive BurnerMate Universal (BMU) […]
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, […]
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 […]
PREFERRD’S SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR HYDROGEN & SPECIAL FUELS
Because of its instability, hydrogen is “blended” with natural gas and used as a “green” fuel, usually in large industrial applications that have excess Hydrogen on hand or are making a targeted move toward lowering of emissions and meeting environmental regulations. The blending process is delicate and yet is essential in keeping steady combustion and avoiding expensive outages. […]