Boilers – 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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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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Hawk 5000 Boiler Control Added to In-Stock Inventory

Cleaver-Brooks Hawk 5000 Boiler Control

R.F. MacDonald Co. adds the Hawk 5000 boiler control to its CA inventory available for immediate delivery and modification to suit any application The Hawk 5000 is a PLC-based complete control package for industrial watertube systems requiring precise fuel-to-air ratio control with options for O2 trim and variable-speed drive controls in one integrated package. Advanced...

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