An internal review by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) revealed an aspect of the current U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency test procedure for residential furnaces and boilers that may result in an inaccurate AFUE measurement for two-stage or modulating condensing residential boilers.
The TriMax Control helps the Esteem 399 wall-hung condensing boilers deliver 96 percent efficiency for improved system operation and reduce energy consumption in a variety of commercial applications requiring 16,000-399,000 Btuh. The control’s 60-second setup simplifies boiler installation.
Under a comprehensive $4.9 million energy savings performance contract (ESPC) with Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN), the Building Technologies division of Siemens Industry Inc. announced that Manchester Memorial Hospital should save nearly $500,000 a year in utility consumption.
The Envision2 Compact Series commercial geothermal heat pump offers efficiencies and features in a cabinet that is among the industry’s smallest, making the unit ideal for boiler/tower applications and the replacement of aging water source heat pumps, the company says.
The Envision2 Compact Series commercial geothermal heat pump offers efficiencies and features in a cabinet that is among the industry’s smallest, making the unit ideal for boiler/tower applications and the replacement of aging water source heat pumps, the company says.
This Heating Showcase photo feature provides in-depth information on the features of each individual unit and also includes technical support information from the manufacturers.
In October 2011, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) published amendment 11 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations in the Canada Gazette part II. Affected products include residential gas, oil, and electric boilers with an input rate of less than 88 kW (300,000 Btuh).
Superior Boiler Works Inc. announced that it has made a major capital purchase to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and allow the company to manufacture boiler products for markets it has not previously served.
Years ago, steam heating was a business of installing complete systems and not just a business of replacing boilers and fixing problems as it is today. So, how do you get the most out of a modern steam boiler?
Wallace E. “Eddie” Goodwin has been named president and chief operating officer of Lochinvar LLC, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency water heaters, boilers, pool heaters, and commercial solar thermal equipment.
