Top Ways To Improve The Efficiency of Boilers In Your Factory



Almost every industry owns some equipment to get work done. These industries spend a lot of their budget on repairs and maintenance of this equipment to ensure they are in proper working condition. However, with a few simple steps, a business can reduce expenses when it comes to maintaining their machinery.

A prime example of this is boilers. A majority of heat for any boiler is lost in the stack or boiler water. Ideally, you want your boiler to generate the lowest amount of flue gas, or more commonly known as exhaust gas that is expelled from boilers. All of this while maintaining a low temperature. By creating conditions that make this possible, the efficiency of your boiler can be significantly increased.

That being said, ensuring this happens isn’t easy. Your boiler needs to be in its prime condition to ensure that the above parameters are met. Instead of spending most of your budget in keeping your boiler well-functioning, you can use the simple tips given below to make your system more efficient:

1. Lower The Stack Temperature of Your Boilers
This is arguably the easiest way to ensure your boiler is working effectively for a prolonged period. To lower the stack temperature, all you need to is adjust the day/night set back. This decreases the pressure put on the boilers when they are idling during nighttime or mild spring and fall days.

2. Install An Economizer In Your Boilers
An economizer is crucial for a boiler as it makes use of the hot flue gas to heat feedwater in the boiler. If the economizer is not present or not functional, the gas will be wasted, and added pressure is applied to the boiler. Hence, to save fuel and prevent potentially damaging your machinery by feeding it cold water, you need to install an economizer. If you already have one, but it isn’t functioning, repairing it should be your top priority.
              
3. Clean The Fireside of Your Boilers
If left unchecked, over time, soot will build on the fireside of the boiler tubes. This soot is harmful to your boiler as it acts as an insulator that decreases the heat transfer rate and eventually leads to an increased usage of fuel. Moreover, a lower heat transfer rate will also result in hot gasses passing through without transferring the heat to the water, which will increase your stack temperature. Hence, if you want to improve the overall effectiveness of your boiler and save on repair costs, it is crucial to prevent soot from collecting on the boiler tubes. This is best done by regularly cleaning and inspecting the fireside.

Control your monthly bills and prolong the life of your boiler by carrying out these easy steps. Moreover, you can also contact companies like Thermax for high-quality boilers and regular maintenance to ensure your boiler is always delivering the best performance.            

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