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Modular Boiler Systems

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Modular watertube boilers are an innovative concept from Superior Boiler: delivered by truck, ready to assemble, start-up and commission. Features Fully modular skidded assembly Includes boiler, controls, deaerator, feedwater pumps & water treatment system Enclosure complete with all interconnecting wiring and piping Can be commissioned in 2 weeks after placement on pad Capacities starting from…

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Low NOx Without Flue Gas Recirculation

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Low NOx, sub 30PPM, often means utilizing a burner with some means of Flue Gas Recirculation.  This technology effectively reduces NOx by using “cooled flue gases from the boiler stack as a source of dilution gas. They are very low in oxygen content and are composed of inert compounds like nitrogen, water vapor and carbon…

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BFIT – Designed to Fit

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Need BIG OUTPUT in a tight space? Consider the BFIT, from Bryan Boilers! Big output used to require big space, but no more. The BFIT Commercial Condensing Series from Bryan® provides unprecedented output in minimal space, serviceability and accommodates both variable flow or primary/secondary piping. Available in 1000, 1250, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, and…

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Stop Wasting Money, Reduce Boiler Cycling

Does your boiler cycle too often? What is too often?  Is cycling too often a problem?  What issues can this cause?  MOST IMPORTANTLY, how do we correct this? What is cycling?  First off, for on-off boilers, the natural state is to cycle, from off-to-on-to-off-to-on and so on, to attempt to satisfy a load.  Easy enough,…

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Boiler Maintenance You SHOULD be doing!

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Your boilers have needs too, are you paying them enough attention?  As silly as that sounds, it’s true.  Think about, your operating something that takes gas, adds air, lights in on fire to produce a ~2,000oF flame, fires that flame down a tube surrounded by water (or past tubes filled with water), to take water…

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Payback and LCCA – DON’T BE MISLED

Often, in our industry, we are requested to complete a Life Cycle Cost Analysis sheet or provide a payback estimate for new boiler-room equipment or efficiency boosting upgrades.  We pride ourselves on being as accurate as possible with these estimates – one of our Core Values is Integrity Over Profit.  You’re using these estimates to…

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What is the Best Type of Boiler?

W.C. Rouse & Son represents almost all boiler-types.  We have experience applying and servicing all boiler types, including; steam, hot water, condensing, steam generators and more.  We have more than 300 years of combined experience, in house.  We know boilers and how to apply them.  So, what is the best type of boiler? We cannot…

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Poor Combustion Waste Money

Poor Combustion Waste Money Proper combustion is safer and saves you money.  In this article we will review the basics of combustion, explain the difference between good and poor combustion and share an example of the economic impact for your plant.  Proper boiler service and routine maintenance ensures your boiler is operating at peak efficiency,…

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Flexible-Tube Condensing Boiler

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The Flexible-Tube Condensing Boiler Long Life, High Efficiency The Flexible-Tube design has been in use for more than 100 years.  It has proven to be rugged, reliable and efficient.  The originator of the Flexible-Tube design, Bryan Boilers, in partnership with Thermal Solutions has created the next generation of condensing boilers, with the Free-Flex and Arctic…

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Is A Surge Tank Required?

You may have noticed, in various pieces of literature, guidelines suggesting when a surge tank is needed. Have you ever wondered why? Typically, surge tanks are recommended for condensate returns in excess of 50% of the system load. This may be further clarified as Tray‐type deaerators best suited for less than 50% returns and Spray‐type…

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