Biomass boilers burn various fuels and come in different designs. Water vapor is produced when burning wood-based fuels, and the resulting condensate can be acidic and corrosive to metals like carbon steel and iron.
A design engineer invited me to a school building for a challenging project. I found an old boiler with several leaks and a tight budget. The system was a two-pipe system that circulated heated water during winter and chilled water during summer. The owner wanted lower fuel costs and a quicker changeover between heating and cooling.
The Lochinvar Lectrus Electric Boiler is an electric boiler that’s ideal for any application requiring sustainable alternatives to natural gas or propane models.
The new Brute XTR commercial boilers and volume water heaters are available in six sizes, ranging from 399 MBH to 1500 MBH, and deliver AHRI-certified thermal efficiency of more than 96%.
Sequoia is a high voltage immersed electrode hot water boiler series for large commercial and industrial applications requiring a virtually 100% energy efficient, emission-free heating solution.
The Weil-McLain SVF boiler line spans Btu sizes ranging from 500 to 3000 MBH models and is the contractor’s choice for light commercial and large heating installations.