Jack Terranova, P.E., Project Manager, Salomon Smith Barney, New York and Robert Yurcik, P.E., Project Engineer, Lockwood Greene Engineers

Smart Boiler Specifications

Engineers responsible for selecting and designing base building heating systems usually have many questions from owners regarding boiler selections. Other than cooling-water systems, boiler plants are typically the most costly—and thoroughly debated. Methods of controlling boiler and burner should be discussed so the engineer can specify a "smart boiler." The key is a smart specification—a guide for obtaining the most reliable, cost effective and efficient system possible. Boiler controls Boiler plant controls integrate boilers, burners, pumps and other components to create an efficient, safe and reliable source of heat. The system oversees all components to ensure that flame and feedwater rates are balanced, and steps in to restore safe conditions if balance is upset.