Next Generation Watertube Technology

By Jeff Lawley | April 15, 2019

Need a small, space and fuel efficient condensing boiler? Consider the Apex, from Thermal Solutions!

Apex uses the latest in compact water-tube boiler technology to create a boiler with lower water-side and gas-side pressure drops. The results are 30-50% smaller boiler pumps and easier venting. Smaller pumps saves up front and reducing operating electrical costs by up to 50%! The low gas-side pressure drop means the boiler can handle a longer flue length than competing products, giving more flexibility for venting. The design’s internal condensing chamber increases efficiency allows more latent heat to be captured in the tubes.

In addition to lower pump requirements, the Concert controls maximize savings with variable speed boiler pump technology, with Eco-Propel. Eco-propel decrease electrical usage, but more importantly, it also increases boiler efficiency. By varying the flow through the boiler to match the demand, the heat exchanger sees a larger temperature rise and thus, a lower average temperature. This lower average heat exchanger temperature translates to lower flue gas temp and increased efficiency – up to 3% reduction in fuel consumption.

The Apex design is also stackble, saving valuable floor space, in todays tight mechanical rooms. This is built-in to the boilers jacket design and requires no additional stands or frames! Thermal Solutions can also package Apex boilers onto a single skid, with all needed hydronic accessories for a complete primary loop, up to the hydraulic separator.

Controls:

Concert Boiler Control w/ Eco-Propel, Variable Primary Pump Speed Capability
Standard Features
Color Touch Screen Display
Intuitive Navigation
Quick and Easy Setup Menu
Single Boiler Control
Multiple Boiler Control Sequencer
Communication Connects Up to 8 Boilers
Building Management System Interface; Modbus, LonWorks, BACnet
Unmatched Archives – 4 Months of Historical Operational Data
USB Port for Data Sharing
Self-Guiding Diagnostics – Industry-Leading Fault Identification & Correction Steps
Outdoor Air Reset
High & Low Voltage Fused Printed Circuit Boards (just replace fuse, not boards)
Built-in Brown-out Protection

Summary:

399 – 800 MBH
97% AHRI Certified
Up to 99% Maximum Efficiency
Up to 50% Smaller Pumps
Reduced Electrical Consumption
Increased Venting Lengths
Stackable, by design; Eliminates Costly Stands
Design for Primary/Secondary and Variable-Primary/Variable-Secondary Systems
Concert Integrated Control Platform
Touchscreen Programming & Diagnostics
Modbus, LonWorks, BACnet BMS Integration
Low NOx & CO
Easy Installation & Maintenance

Additional Bryan & Thermal Solution Products:

DR, AB, RV, RW, CLM and EB Series; Flexible-Tube Steam and Hot Water: 250 – 17,640MBH
Bryan FreeFlex; Condensing Boiler, Stainless Watertube, 1,000 – 6,000MBH
Bryan B-Fit; Condensing Boiler, Stainless Watertube, 1,000 – 4,000MBH
Evolution Series; Condensing and Non-Condensing Boilers, Copper Fin & Stainless, 750 – 3,000MBH
Solaris; Hot Water Boiler, Copper Fin, 500 – 1,250MBH
Storage Tanks; Glass Lined
Skid Mounted Pacakges
Steam Boiler Accessory Equipment; Feed Systems, Deaerators, Blowdown Equipment and more.