Energy Efficient Boiler Operations

With the high cost of natural gas, it is now more important than ever to operate boilers and water heaters efficiently. This course presents issues relative to owning and operating efficient boilers and water heaters of all sizes.

It discusses the importance of the purchase decision for new boilers and water heaters, design factors that affect system efficiency, the cost effectiveness of implementing and practicing efficient operations, and the importance of proper system maintenance. In addition, this course provides some common-sense suggestions for making operations more energy efficient including strategies for boiler combustion efficiency and control, minimizing boiler blowdown, and the efficient operation of ancillary devices.