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, […]
Powerful and Flexible PCCIV Controller
A Central Massachusetts manufacturing facility has applied our PCC-IV loop controller to maintain two boilers’ water level control, and a DCS IV control and protect the deaeration and feed water processes. Preferred engineers designed the control system, programmed the safety interlocks and controls, touch screen graphics. Purchased the field instruments and drives, and coordinated our field service efforts […]
Clean Energy with LNG Partnership
Preferred Utilities is pleased to be an integral partner of Indirect Fired Water Bath (IFWB) vaporizers in applications requiring robust operation and ballast heat. These IFWBs and Preferred burners and control systems are typically used for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) satellite plants, LNG peak shaving, LNG virtual pipeline, oxygen, nitrogen, argon and large-scale oxygen and nitrogen plant back-up […]
Fuel System Controller for Data Centers & Fuel Systems
Brandt Boulden 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 […]
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 New York City 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 […]