Energy tip sheet recommendation on when to check and reset air/fuel ratios as well as why it's the simplest way to maximize efficiency of fuel-fired processing equipment.

Energy tip sheet describing fuel-fired industrial heating process and how to improve efficiency and productivity by preheating combustion air going to the burners.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing process heating system efficiency.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing compressed air storage strategies.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing compressed air system control strategies.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing pumping system efficiency.

BestPractices program tip sheet discussing the benefits of installing high-pressure boilers with backpressure turbine-generators.

These tip sheets provide steam system optimization information that can be implemented immediately in manufacturing facilities to achieve more energy-efficient processes.

Steam turbines are well suited as prime movers for driving boiler feedwater pumps, forced or induced-draft fans, blowers, air compressors, and other rotating equipment. This service generally calls for a backpressure non-condensing steam turbine. The low-pressure steam turbine exhaust is available for feedwater heating, preheating of deaerator makeup water, and/or process requirements.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing a method for determining the cost of compressed air at industrial plants.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing how to determine the right air quality for compressed air systems.

This two-page abstract provides tips for plant managers on checking and monitoring motor voltage unbalance to improve performance and life-span of industrial motors.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing process heating system efficiency.

Operating your boiler with an optimum amount of excess air will minimize heat loss up the stack and improve combustion efficiency. Combustion efficiency is a measure of how effectively the heat content of a fuel is transferred into usable heat. The stack temperature and flue gas oxygen (or carbon dioxide) concentrations are primary indicators of combustion efficiency. Given complete mixing, a precise or stoichiometric amount of air is required to completely react with a given quantity of fuel. In practice, combustion conditions are never ideal, and additional or ''excess'' air must be supplied to completely burn the fuel. The correct amount of excess air is determined from analyzing flue gas oxygen or carbon dioxide concentrations. Inadequate excess air results in unburned combustibles (fuel, soot, smoke, and carbon monoxide) while too much results in heat lost due to the increased flue gas flow--thus lowering the overall boiler fuel-to-steam efficiency. The table relates stack readings to boiler performance. On well-designed natural gas-fired systems, an excess air level of 10% is attainable. An often stated rule of thumb is that boiler efficiency can be increased by 1% for each 15% reduction in excess air or 40 F reduction in stack gas temperature.

Tip sheet to help plants establish a program for the regular inspection, testing and repair of stream traps.

These tip sheets provide steam system optimization information that can be implemented immediately in manufacturing facilities to achieve more energy-efficient processes.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing process heating system efficiency.

Uninsulated steam distribution and condensate return lines are a constant source of wasted energy. The table shows typical heat loss from uninsulated steam distribution lines. Insulation can typically reduce energy losses by 90% and help ensure proper steam pressure at plant equipment. Any surface over 120 F should be insulated, including boiler surfaces, steam and condensate return piping, and fittings. Insulation frequently becomes damaged or is removed and never replaced during steam system repair. Damaged or wet insulation should be repaired or immediately replaced to avoid compromising the insulating value. Eliminate sources of moisture prior to insulation replacement. Causes of wet insulation include leaking valves, external pipe leaks, tube leaks, or leaks from adjacent equipment. After steam lines are insulated, changes in heat flows can influence other parts of the steam system.

BestPractices Program energy tip sheet discussing pumping system efficiency.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing how to maintain system air quality.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing pumping system efficiency matching pumps to system requirements

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing how to minimize compressed air leaks.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing process heating system efficiency.

BestPractices Program tip sheet discussing pumping system efficiency with pumping selection considerations.