Just like we would debate over sports, music, or politics, engineers have long held strong opinions about piping arrangements for hydronic heating systems. Which is better: Primary-Secondary or Variable Primary? They each have their benefits, but most boiler manufacturers tend to side with Primary-Secondary. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a different choice?
The 2019 AHR Expo was as successful as ever for Patterson-Kelley. The P-K team was able to make new connections, unveil new technology and reconnect with representatives, contractors and consulting engineers. The event welcomed over 65,000 HVAC/R professionals to the World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, between January 14th and January 16th. Patterson-Kelley presented its commercial boilers and water heaters, as well as its fresh look; the P-K logo signaling over a city skyline, asking for on-lookers to “Answer the Call.”
Placing system efficiency at the forefront of commercial boiler acquisition continues to be a trend in the heating and water heating industry. Manufacturers are racing ahead to push the limits of technology by offering aggressive turndown capabilities approaching, and even exceeding 20:1, at the detriment of system efficiency.
Stainless steel has increased in popularity over time due to its success in a number of different environments and applications. Stainless steel commercial boilers have proven to be reliable and efficient in both retrofit projects and new installations.
If you are curious to learn why stainless steel has gained popularity in the heating industry, Patterson-Kelley has compiled a list for you that includes the top three benefits of owning a stainless steel commercial boiler.
The commercial heating industry has faced an ongoing debate on the benefits of stainless steel heat exchangers versus aluminum heat exchangers. The process of choosing a new boiler has become confusing for both building owners and engineers.
It comes as no surprise that technological advances in the water heating industry have allowed manufacturers to develop highly efficient commercial boilers that provide well rounded heating comfort. Utilizing commercial boiler platforms to produce both building heat and domestic hot water has become a trend in the industry, but what does this mean for the commercial units?
Whether you take long, hot showers in the morning or use large amounts of hot water at your workplace, the need for a water heating system that is consistent and reliable is crucial. Water heating technology has made amazing breakthroughs, and today manufacturers can offer water heating solutions for a variety of needs.
Like changing the oil of your Ferrari F60 every 3,000 miles, all heating equipment, both boilers and water heaters, require annual maintenance. No matter the life expectancy of a heating system, ‘WEAR & TEAR’ will interfere with the performance of your heating equipment.
The technological innovation of boiler systems has drastically enhanced how users interact with their boilers. The industry continues to improve safety and efficiency standards to fit the game changing environment. Today, users seek features that influence the return on their investment. These notable features include increased energy efficiency, great zone controls and low operational costs; all of which can be achieved by selecting the right boiler control technology.
Thermal efficiency is simply the chemical energy added to the boiler divided by the energy added to the boiler water. As more energy is transferred from the hot gas into the boiler water, the thermal efficiency increases and the temperature of the hot gas decreases.