Fireye NMX2G Intelligent Boiler Load Optimizer

Heating of commercial and institutional buildings presents a case where there are energy savings available through the application of an additional controller able to substantially reduce boiler operation time.

Building owners, boiler engineers, operators and other stakeholders will benefit from this simple and understandable video explanation of some of the inefficiencies associated with boiler operation, and how incorporating a better control method can minimize boiler dry firing (also called standby cycling). Boiler operation costs can be reduced between 10% and 25%, with a commensurate reduction in carbon footprint, by including the Fireye NXM2G control in the boiler control system.

Watch the above video. It's just a few minutes and explains the source of the inefficiency, as well as the solution, in a manner understandable to everyone. More information is available from a combustion product specialist, who can help evaluate the efficiency of your current system or assist with incorporating the latest energy saving features and design into a new installation.

For more information about combustion control and optimization,  contact Combustion Technology, LLC. In Vancouver call 360-253-9600; in Portland call 503-287-2500. Or visit https://combustion-tech.net.

Thermal Dispersion Flow Meters

Thermal dispersion mass flow meters provide an accurate means of mass flow measurement with no moving parts and little or no encroachment on the media flow path. There are a number of different configurations to be found among various manufacturers, but all function in basically the same manner.

Two sensors are exposed to the heat transferring effect of the flowing media. When the media composition is known, the mass flow can be calculated using the meter reading and the pipe cross sectional area. One of the flow meter sensors is heated, the other is allowed to follow the media temperature as a reference. The heat dispersion from the heated sensor is measured and used to calculate mass flow.

Some positive attributes of thermal dispersion flow meters:

• In-line and insertion configurations available to accommodate very small to large pipe sizes
• Rugged Construction
• No moving parts
• Measure liquid or gas in a wide range of applications
• Measurement not adversely impacted by changes in pressure or temperature
• Wide range of process connections
• In-line versions provide unobstructed flow path
• Wide turndown suitable for extended flow range
• Flow rate and totalized flow
• 4-20 mA output interfaces easily with other instruments and equipment

For more information about thermal dispersion flow meters,  contact Combustion Technology, LLC. In Vancouver call 360-253-9600; in Portland call 503-287-2500. Or visit https://combustion-tech.net.