For Data Centers and Mission Critical Facilities with large Fuel Systems, the Preferred Fuel System Controller (FSC) offers flexibility, redundancy, and ease of monitoring. The FSC is a state-of-the-art fuel management system that has been designed to provide a simple and efficient way to manage fuel storage and delivery for industrial and commercial facilities. This advanced system is […]
What – and why – you need to know about liquid biofuels
Article as seen in District Energy Fall 2022 Gustavo Sanclemente As end users look to reduce carbon emissions while minimizing capital equipment and operating costs, some are considering biofuels. While demand for this fuel is becoming more pronounced, third-party testing agencies, government regulatory bodies and even manufacturers are rushing to catch up to customer requirements and market needs. […]
Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Adds Three Advanced Control/Monitoring Products to the JC Line
Preferred Utilities Manufacturing today announces the addition of three new products to their esteemed JC line of draft controllers and monitors. The JC product line features off-the-shelf programming with user-selectable features for quicker lead times and commissioning. All setup can be done from the 5-inch LED touchscreen. Each JC controller includes a 50-point time/date-stamped alarm history and ethernet […]
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 […]
Technical Preferred Controls Training
The Combustion Joy Lab System is a custom Preferred training show piece which replicates an industrial boiler system at a smaller scale. It is equipped with a 190,000 BTU/hr Propane Burner with 4:1 turndown. The intent of this show piece is to train current and future engineers on boiler systems and apply heat transfer, fluid mechanics and combustion […]
Retrofits for a Modern, Renewable-fueled Boiler Room
Made in the U.S.A. with Quality, Reliability, Efficiency and Durability. This NYC Agency converted from fossil fuel to B-20 Bio-Fuel to exceed its Sustainability and Renewable Fuel Goals. A 1960’s Preferred Utilities Manufacturing, Unit Steam Generator Boiler, Rotary Cup, forced draft burners, meticulously maintained and updated over the years. This NYC school takes incredible pride in their boiler […]
Simplicity with the FlexFit
The FlexFit Linkageless Controller brings automatic control to your burner with an integrated flame safeguard system by plugging directly into Fireye E110 and Honeywell RM7800L wiring bases, eliminating extensive re-wiring. Easy Curve Setup with FlexFit Faceplate Preferred’s FlexFit complete burner management and combustion control system combines simplicity and convenience with advanced control technology. Combustion curve commissioning is a breeze with […]
Keep Your Boiler Room Under Control
As seen in Process Heat October 2022. Read the published article here! Being aware of these 10 tips can help you ensure proper feedwater control and draft control for your process boiler. Proper feedwater control increases overall plant efficiency and boiler longevity by helping to ensure consistent feedwater temperature and pressure. In addition, modern energy-efficient and low NOX burners […]
Free Tools for Design Engineers Available Right on Our Site
Boiler Specification configurator and Revit drawings are now available to make boiler room design fast and accurate. Earlier this month, we officially announced the addition of a free collection of online tools to make it easier for boiler room designers to create accurate plans for their critical boiler projects. With a century of boiler room experience, we’ve consolidated […]
PCC-III Digital Loop Controller Discontinued, Convert to Next-Gen PCC-IV!
As Preferred Utilities continues to advance its technology in the commercial boiler control industry, we are forced to phase out older products in favor of new. In 2017, Preferred began shipping the PCC-IV Digital Loop Controller. The PCC-IV is a easy, drop-in replacement for the PCC-III controller. The PCC-IV was the successor to the PCC-III, which had been […]