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Many boiler controls are legacy systems that are no longer supported by the manufacturer. Older systems are also less effective at accurately and reliably controlling the operation of the boiler. Updating your boiler control system will improve operation and typically has a short payback due to the improvements in efficiency. Inveno is not affiliated with any manufacturer and can offer you an unbiased recommendation for the control package. Many facilities are also looking for ways to improve access to data. An updated boiler control package also provides access to operation and performance data.

Are you operating a steam turbine? Is your steam quality acceptable? High quality superheated steam is necessary for steam turbines to operate efficiently and reliably. Even if you are operating a saturated steam turbine, steam quality is essential for reliable operation. Inveno Engineering has the experience and knowledge to ensure that the correct condensate removal solution is implemented. Inveno’s engineers also utilize profiling software to determine the level of thermal expansion stresses that are tolerable to the installation.

Is your plant expanding or has your steam demand declined? Many manufacturers are facing changes in market conditions that impacts the steam generation. Do you need to add another boiler or can you re-allocate thermal resources? Inveno has the experience to evaluate your system and load profile to identify the most effective approach to meet the changes in steam demand.

Many facilities generate superheated steam for a turbine installation but superheated steam does not work well for other manufacturing processes. Desuperheaters are used to return the steam to the saturated level. To provide reliable and effective service, desuperheaters must be specified and installed correctly. Inveno Engineering has the experience to evaluate your current desuperheater installations, identify deficiencies, and provide solutions to your desuperheater challenges.

Many facilities have central steam pressure-reducing valve (PRV) stations to reduce the high pressure steam to a lower level for the manufacturing process. Are you having failures in your PRV station? Are your PRV stations configured correctly and code compliant? Inveno Engineering can review your PRV Stations to ensure that your PRV meets your reliability and compliance requirements. Inveno can also design you a PRV station and assist with the installation to ensure that your PRV solution supports 10 years of operation without failure.

Three main functions are performed by deaerators: water is stored for the boiler, water is preheated, and non-condensable gases are scrubbed and discharged into the atmosphere. Deaerators must reduce the oxygen level to 7 PBB to prevent oxygen corrosion in the boiler and overall steam systems. We evaluate operation of the deaerator for its performance in removing the non-condensable gases. If a new deaerator is needed, we can also assist with this. Many items must be considered such as, which is the right choice for your operation? (Spray or tray?), what are the correct operating pressures and correct feedpump selection, and how much steam venting is necessary to guarantee proper operation?

When installing a boiler, plant personnel must consider a vast majority of possible variables. From operating pressure to fuel selection to flue gas recovery and heat recovery, there are many variables at stake. Our engineers will assist the plant personnel in the installation and the possible installation options. We ensure that the installed boiler will integrate smoothly with your existing systems, meet all required codes, and in turn, deliver the essential steam supply pressures.

Correct steam pressure, quantity, and quality are characteristics that a steam distribution system must deliver. Our engineers complete thorough engineering studies of your steam distribution systems to guarantee that each of the three areas are optimized for top product quality.

To achieve high steam cycle efficiency, your plant needs the highest steam pressure available that does not impact the process to be returned. These condensate systems are categorized as: Gravity, low-pressure, medium-pressure or high-pressure. It is essential that each type of system is applied properly. Inveno will help you determine the precise condensate pumps for your plant. In addition, we examine and analyze if your current condensate pump design meets standard code requirements to ensure for a safe and efficient operation.

Eliminating steam losses reduces energy consumption but also helps the environment by cutting emissions, such as CO2, NOS, and SO2. Losses in the steam systems must be replaced by burning more fuel which therefore produces more emissions. Inveno Engineering has the experience and knowledge to assist facilities to reduce losses and reduce emissions.

A steam balance is a map of your entire steam system. It includes the generation, distribution, consumption, and condensate return systems. The steam balance provides an accounting of all the steam produced and where it is lost or consumed. The steam balance provides visibility into your steam system to identify opportunities to reduce losses or re-allocate thermal resources.

The thermal cycle efficiency is the overall efficiency of the entire steam system loop. It factors in the losses in the generation, distribution, consumption, and recovery systems. Inveno’s engineers evaluate the entire system to determine the current thermal cycle efficiency. This is the baseline and Inveno performs the analyses to identify opportunities to improve the thermal cycle efficiency. The baseline also serves as a benchmark to compare against other facilities which allows prioritization of investments for improvement.

Flash steam is typically vented out the roof to the atmosphere. There are numerous methods to recovery flash steam such as vent condensers, cascade systems, and thermocompressors but you have to consider the source of the flash steam. Will the flash steam recovery impact the operation of the process? Is the process control in a modulating service where the system cannot tolerate any back pressure? Inveno Engineering has the experience to determine the best method for flash steam recovery that will not negatively impact your process.

Insulation is generally an attractive way of reducing thermal losses in steam and condensate systems. The financial payback is typically short for new insulation but Inveno’s Insulation Assessment program evaluates the condition of your existing insulation and helps you determine which type of insulation you should select in order to optimize energy efficiency.

As condensate from steam consumers discharges to a lower pressure, flash steam is created. Keeping the condensate under pressure allows it to retain more of its energy. The more energy that is retained in the condensate, the less fuel is consumed in the boiler. Not every condensate system can operate in pressurized mode, but Inveno’s engineers have the knowledge and experience to identify which systems are compatible. Inveno can also engineer the system to provide peak performance and reliability.

Flash steam that is vented to the atmosphere is a loss and vent condensers capture the energy and deliver it to another consumer. Since vent condensers recover energy and therefore reduce fuel consumption, flash steam vent condensers typically have a payback period of less than one year on most systems. Inveno Engineering can help you specify and design the right system to recover energy from flash steam losses.

Economizer recovery flue gas energy that is wasted out the stack. Two types of economizers are available, non-condensing and condensing. Generally, any boiler that produces more than 12,000 pounds per hour of steam will benefit from a feedwater non-condensing economizer. Feedwater economizers capture energy from the combustion flue gases and transfer it into the feedwater to the boiler. Condensing economizer systems are more expensive but can increase boiler efficiency above 94 percent. Inveno Engineering can help you evaluate opportunities for both types of flue gas economizers.

Steam quality is a determination of the “dryness” of the steam exiting the boiler. Steam quality is impacted by mechanical properties and operation of the boiler but also by the chemical treatment. Low steam quality can impact heat transfer in the consumers and can affect piping longevity. Inveno’s engineers can measure your existing steam quality at the boiler or anywhere in your system. Inveno can also identify any component that is impacting the steam quality and develop a plan for correction.

Minerals are in water that enters a boiler. As the water is converted to steam, sediments precipitate out and continuous and bottom blow down systems remove these sediments. A blow down heat recovery system extracts the energy from the boiler water before discharging it into the waste system. Numerous systems are available for continuous and even for bottom blowdown water but making the selection can be confusing. Inveno’s engineers have the experience to help you make the right selection to reduce the energy loss from your boiler blowdowns.

Steam flow measurement is essential to determine the performance parameters of the boiler and steam system. For example, steam flow data is required to determine pipe conveyance capacity, boiler load profile operating range, peaks and dips in demand, and surges that can impact response of the boiler. Inveno can help you answer what is the best meter for your installation. Having accurate data will help you make better decisions about how to manage your system efficiently.