Chasing BTUs

摘要

With todays energy costs, understanding the efficiency of a boiler may be the most important factor in the purchasing decision. There are many types of boilers on the market and each has its own attributes. How they manage basic combustion, the heat exchanger design and other unique design characteristics, combined with the overall design of the steam system, result in a boilers overall efficiency. Understanding all the efficiency claims and how to compare various boilers will lead you to the correct purchase decision. And, once you have made your selection, there are a few important aspects of your boiler that contribute to its overall efficiency that require your ongoing attention.