Boiler systems are a critical component for the continuous operation of a facility. Not only do contractors need to minimize their downtime, but they must, simultaneously, maintain safe, reliable, and ...

When mechanical engineer John Rophael, P.E., of Engineering Design & Testing Corp., was called to investigate a cascading boiler system failure in a hospital, he quickly spotted a deceptively simple ...

Imagine that we have a 40-year-old automobile and decide to replace the engine, hoping to get another four decades of trouble-free operation. The flaw in our logic is that we have overlooked the other ...

Old boiler systems with outdated, inefficient equipment are the norm for our industry. This is because boiler technology is largely stable, and boilers are reliable pieces of equipment that can last ...

The phrase “boiler upgrade” might call to mind images of increasing a boiler’s efficiency or output. While that does make up a portion of the current boiler upgrade work, the main drivers for boiler ...

Question: I have an ancient boiler and heating system in my two-family brownstone. What can I do when I upgrade to create the most energy-efficient system? Good question given the time of year. First, ...

If you're suffering from an issue like low water pressure and are looking for a way to fix it, you'll need to know what heating system you have. This can be tricky for many, especially those who have ...