To break down the components of a reliable and regulatory-compliant fuel oil system, we combined our wealth of engineering knowledge and experience into the Fuel Oil Systems Demystified. From Tank and Header design to Pump Head calculations, Leak Detection and Filtration, Preferred leverages its century of industry know-how in a comprehensive reference sheet for Fuel Oil gurus. Commons […]
Auto-Calibrate: the Next Gen of Opacity Monitoring
At Preferred, we are constantly looking for the next improvement, addressing issues in the industry for better tech and better safety practices and equipment. This makes our boiler rooms better and our facility managers more efficient and safe. To that end, the updated Opacity Monitor JC-30D-EZ now comes standard with a new feature: Auto-Calibrate. The commonly code-required opacity […]
The Galaxy Burner: Get sub 5 ppm NOx, less waste
Made in the U.S.A., the Preferred GALAXY Burner features unmatched performance in its category by reducing up to 60% electric consumption and featuring dual fuel capability, switching between gas and oil firing in less than 3 minutes. In addition, get Sub 5 ppm NOx, 6:1 Turndown, No FGR, < 8.5% O2, and No air filters or fiber metal […]
Preferred’s Draft Control revives NYC Boiler rooms
Made in the U.S.A., this Staten Island retrofit installation leveraged Preferred’s draft control strategy to INCREASE energy efficiency SAVINGS, meet tightening NYC regulations, and modernize an aging boiler infrastructure with minimal cost to the facility! Pictured here is the JC-22-PL2-1006 linear draft actuator and Draft Range Differential Pressure Switch JC-22-HDPCO-8 that are used to optimally control the boilers […]
Preferred Engineering Saves the Day: Custom & Expedited solutions
A Nuclear power plant encountered a problem when trying to move a Stud Rack (22,000 lb. payload) away from the cavity wall. During the lift the crane had to move the payload laterally to avoid overhead ducting. In the middle of the complicated lift, the crane was moved the wrong way with almost catastrophic repercussions. In the resulting […]
Custom Gas Train for South Africa Application
An international chemical facility customer in South Africa came to Preferred with an application to blend and burn Natural gas and Bio-Gas in their two 5 burner boilers both over 22 tons/hour PPH. Preferred’s Combustion engineers who specialize in applications as rare and large as this one were able to design a blending skid to meet the project […]
Stack Design and Draft Control Webinar
Join our webinar and live Q&A session with on Thursday, July 30th at 2 PM ET for a discussion on successfully applying Stack Design & Draft Control in your boiler room. Although draft control has always been an important part of the boiler room, its function has changed with burner technology. Today’s energy efficient and low NOx burners are sensitive to draft […]
Keeping ‘Essential Services’ Running
This complete burner and controls retrofit from Preferred was installed an existing watertube boiler at an “essential services” corporation in the Midwest. In partnership with Simoneau Sterling, Preferred Special Combustion Engineering, a division of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation, provided critical combustion engineering services, and products to meet the clients Emission Reduction, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability Goals. Excellent project […]
The Importance of Sensing Lines to Performance of Boiler Room Instrumentation
-By David Eoff Sensing lines are everywhere in the modern plant, whether it be a boiler plant, refinery, chemical plant, or water treatment plant. Often the instrumentation problems that stump operators, contractors, and sometimes full-time service technicians are related to how sensing lines are installed and maintained. We’re going to examine some of the most common instruments that […]
Preferred in Newly-Dubbed NYC COVID-19 Field Hospital
This Preferred Utilities diesel pump skid for the Jacob Javits Center emergency generator was started up in the field by Analytical & Combustion Systems Inc. skilled field technicians. The Javits Center has been preparing as a “make-shift” hospital for #COVID-19 patients. Thank you to all the essential personnel working on the front lines! For reliable power during interruptions or power grid […]