Design Solutions

Using an aerosol sealant to seal ductwork from the inside saved a luxurious condominium complex thousands of dollars in project costs while proving minimally disruptive to residents....More

How a performance contract with Honeywell delivers energy-efficiency upgrades and more operating dollars though a guaranteed, self-funded savings program, allowing the The Ottawa Hospital to reduce energy costs and address deferred-maintenance issues without increasing its budget....More

With a goal to have 40 percent of its energy needs met with renewable resources by the end of 2020, The University of Iowa replaced a natural-gas boiler with a biomass boiler at its Oakdale Research Park campus in Coralville, Iowa. The project was not without challenges, including space restrictions, unusual piping, creative wiring, and many customized solutions worked out in the field....More

The burner is the true driver of fuel use and costs in a boiler. Over time, linkage joints, cams, and other moving parts wear out, and a burner loses its ability to keep tight control of fuel/air ratio. Additionally, a burner can suffer from plugged or deteriorated nozzles and gas orifices, deterioration of other combustion-head components responsible for proper fuel and air mixing, and a host of other issues. All of this results in unburned fuel and higher-than-required excess-air levels, leading to poor performance, reduction in overall efficiency, and higher operating costs....More