PUMC Division

New Representation in New Jersey and Tri-State!

We are announcing a significant change in our Northern New Jersey representation! We are partnering with Analytical & Combustion Systems Inc. as our Factory Authorized and Approved reseller for Preferred Utilities Equipment, Parts, and Service in the Tri-State Region! 🏙️ Trusted Partnerships: NYC Housing Authority & NYC Schools Preferred Utilities is honored to have the New York City […]

PID Loops in Boiler Control Systems Part 4: Practical Tuning Techniques

Now that the PID components and type structures have been examined, Let’s get into the process of fine-tuning a PID loop. It is important to remember that in a real-world setting there are many variables that must be accounted for such as the plant process load variations, transmitter calibration and range scaling, control valve stroke, fuel supply pressures, […]

Choosing Between SIL2 and SIL3: Striking the Right Balance of Safety and Cost

Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) are critical in ensuring the reliability and safety of safety-related systems in various industries, including process automation, transportation, and manufacturing. SIL2 and SIL3 represent two different levels of functional safety, each with their own advantages and trade-offs. When designing safety-critical systems, engineers often face the dilemma of choosing between these two levels. This article […]

Fueling Success: Navigating a Large-Scale Fuel Oil Project with Preferred

Project Overview Duplex Pump Set: backup power for a data center’s emergency generators. Additional Duplex Pump Set: kept the boilers fired up and ready, handling essential fuel oil supply. Efficient Filtration Systems: two high-quality filtration systems for the generator and boiler main storage tanks. Stainless Steel Remote Fill Stations: seamless refueling, we set up stainless steel remote fill […]

Preferred On the Road: FPC Conference and NEHES Conference

Discover Preferred’s Innovation at the Florida Plans & Construction Conference! Preferred Utilities is excited to be a part of the Florida Plans & Construction Conference in Orlando, Florida, where we are showcasing our cutting-edge Fuel Oil System Design and Engineering capabilities. This event, spanning over today and tomorrow, is not just about presentations; it’s about diving deep into […]

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) […]