Boiler Service – Page 17 – R.F. MacDonald Co.

How Much Is a New Boiler?

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The Cleaver-Brooks high pressure firetube boilers (100-800HP) offer high efficiency, low emissions, maximum safety, ease of maintenance and low overall cost The best way to evaluate the actual cost for a long term asset is through the life-cycle-costing discipline. When evaluating the best and lowest overall cost boiler, it is important to consider the following...

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R.F. MacDonald Co. Offers Clean Energy Electric Boilers

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As California lawmakers pass clean energy bills to meet carbon free energy goals, R.F. MacDonald Co. navigates customers through decarbonization regulations with electric boilers On July 16, 2019, the Berkeley City Council added a new legal code prohibiting the development of natural gas infrastructure in new buildings, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. The...

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Fact-Checking 7 Condensing Boiler System Myths

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There are many reasons engineers believe condensing boilers do not fit design applications, but most of these reasons are inaccurate due to outdated information Condensing boilers have the latest technology to replace standard, non-condensing boilers for most applications. Within the condensing boiler segment, a variety of technologies are available. High mass firetube condensing boilers have...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Performing Boiler Blowdown

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Following proper procedures to remove sludge and maintain a predetermined solids concentration maximizes performance and minimizes repairs Written by Andrew S. Barrieau, Technical Services Manager, Cleaver-Brooks A boiler is blown down to control the amount of solids and sludge in the boiler water. An excessive amount of solids and sludge can insulate the heating surfaces...

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PLC Control Regulates Honey Flow, Temperatures

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R.F. MacDonald Co. assists honey plant when existing controls could not adequately regulate honey flow due to fluctuating temperatures and honey levels While working on the steam boiler at the honey plant facility, R.F. MacDonald Co. discovered the company was struggling with product loss due to a restrictive honey tank control system. The company had...

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