Boiler combustion tuning is an integral boiler function that is necessary for generating heat. A boiler needs to be inspected at least once a year by a qualified boiler service technician or engineer. Regular tune-ups ensure that your boiler will continue to run safely and efficiently.
During this process, you’ll want to pay close attention to the boiler firing rate which can be adjusted using regulator settings on the motorized gas valve.
A boiler’s combustion is only as good as its ability for allowing air into the burner flame. If air flow gets blocked, so does proper combustion and heat generation.
To prevent deadly or hazardous problems such as carbon monoxide poisoning and air pollution, regular boiler combustion tuning is necessary.
Read on to learn about the combustion tuning process, the importance of regular tuning, and to review Bay City Boiler’s comprehensive maintenance plan for your boiler.
Boiler Combustion Tuning Process
The boiler combustion process has three stages to it: pre-heating, actual burning, and post-combustion. For any boiler owner who is not familiar with boiler combustion processes, finding someone who is experienced in this area of boiler engineering is your best bet.
A boiler’s burner system is comprised of air shutters that control the amount of air mixed with natural gas for proper burning.
Properly controlled air intake can make all the difference between whether or not fuel is wasted or if energy efficiency is increased through improved boiler combustion optimization.
Boiler Combustion Optimization
As boiler combustion optimization technologies and procedures have advanced, so too has boiler efficiency. It’s important to note that boiler burners should be tuned in a manner that is compatible with the boiler system and design.
There are many different types of boiler systems and designs on the market, but boiler burners still need to be adjusted to work well within their particular boiler system or design type.
Boilers require balancing when it comes to its air-to-fuel ratio for it to optimize fuel consumption while also providing maximum heat output at all times.
When furnace components such as nozzles, pilot assemblies, gas valves etc., are out of balance, it can cause boiler performance problems.
Boiler Combustion Tuning Problems
When boiler combustion tuning problems are not addressed by boiler technicians, they can result in boiler system breakdowns. The most common boiler burners that need tuning are forced air gas or oil furnaces. They will require tuning if the input coal is the wrong size or the boiler’s air intake is too high for its design type.
If your boiler is emitting excessive sparks, the cause may lie in insufficient airflow within the boiler. Insufficient airflow typically results from the usage of oversized burners in boilers with high excess air.
To determine whether your boiler furnace requires tuning to operate optimally and generate maximum heat output, consult a qualified boiler technician.
Optimal boiler performance, with maximum heat production from the fuel being utilized, relies on a well-balanced and stable combustion process. Neglecting to tune a boiler’s burner can lead to low heat output and the release of excessive fumes.
This not only wastes a significant amount of money but also results in the unnecessary consumption of additional fuel.
We Have a Boiler Maintenance Plan for You
Not all boiler technicians are familiar with the proper way in which burners should be tuned. Luckily, Bay City Boiler has a maintenance plan in place.
Preventative maintenance customers receive an annual health report, services performed, and recommendations to maintain optimum performance.
Ask us about our uptime maintenance program – designed to prevent costly downtime! Call us 24/7 for EMERGENCY BOILER SERVICES 888-551-1925.