MAINTENANCE HELPS Ensure Boiler Efficiency and Safety

摘要

When a facility's boiler is seemingly operating without issues, it is easy to put off cleaning for a few weeks, months or even years. But, what seems like a time-saving trick or a way to stretch a budget allocation can lead to inefficiency, safety concerns and a shorter equipment lifespan. Even a small amount of soot or scale buildup can impact the energy efficiency of an industrial boiler. In fact, the effects are noticeable nearly as soon as buildup starts to occur. An insignificant-looking 0.125" of scale can increase an industrial boiler's fuel consumption by 8 percent. Imagine the loss of fuel output as that thickness increases.