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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Preferred Expands National Distributor Network
Preferred continues to expand our distributor pipeline throughout the country for expedited response times and more robust support and economic retrofit availability for our customer base. We are pleased to be partnering with Hughes Machinery, who will be representing Preferred catalog parts in Kansas and Missouri. Hughes Machinery has been in business since 1924. They are experts in […]
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 […]
AHR EXPO 2023, Preferred Exhibits & Presents
Come See Us at the AHR Expo! Preferred Utilities is once again participating at the upcoming AHR Expo. The Expo is being held in Atlanta from February 6-8, 2023. We are located at booth #4429. Visit our booth to experience our Made in the U.S.A., equipment demos and discuss custom-engineered solutions for applications, including – economic retrofits for residential housing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weather-Proof Reliable Power for Mission Critical Facilities
Made in the U.S.A. Reliable power during hurricanes and power grid failure, For Airports, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Nuclear Power Plants, Apartment Complexes, Mission Critical / Data Center Equipment – Preferred Utilities diesel E-Gen Day Tanks, Pump Sets, Tank Gauge and Leak Monitoring Systems are manufactured in Danbury, CT U.S.A. with the highest quality U.S. raw materials by the most professional, skilled and dedicated American […]