Fluid Handling
Spirax Sarco’s new B850 Flow
Computer makes it easy to measure
true steam boiler efficiency
With the launch of the Spirax Sarco
B850 Flow Computer, steam system
operators
can
now
accurately
measure true boiler efficiency without
the need for Building Management
or Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) systems that
can be costly and time consuming to
implement.
Typically, steam system operators
use burner efficiency to indicate
boiler efficiency. However, this
ignores energy losses that can occur
after the burner, such as scaled or
dirty heat transfer surfaces or excessive boiler blowdown rates. The only
way to obtain true boiler efficiency is to meter all energy into the boiler
(in the gas and feed water) and compare this with the useful energy out
of the boiler (in the steam).
Spirax Sarco water flowmeter simplifies
boiler efficiency measurement
Spirax Sarco
of flowmeters
electromagnetic
water and other
has extended its range
with the launch of an
flowmeter for measuring
conductive liquids.
The Spirax Sarco ELectroMagnetic Flowmeter
(ELM10) is aimed primarily at boiler feed
water and cold make-up water monitoring
applications. Its launch means a steam
system operator can now source all its steam
and condensate loop meters from a single
supplier, saving them time and money and
ensuring the most suitable meters for the
requirements of this specialist field.
The ELM10 is also suitable for process
applications to identify ways to cut water
consumption, and can be used in the wider
plant to meter slurry and other conductive
liquids such as waste water.
The unit can display real-time and historical data for an easy way to
detect drops in boiler efficiency and identify their causes quickly. This
enables swift action to be taken to prevent unnecessary costs arising
from inefficient boiler blowdown procedures, degradation of insulation
or a system failure (for example, in heat recovery equipment). Using
burner efficiency data alone, such changes can often go unnoticed until
an expensive fuel bill comes in.
The ELM10 can be integrated with Building
Management Systems (BMS) or Spirax
Sarco’s new B850 Flow Computer to provide
accurate data on all aspects of boiler
operation. By using ELM10 to meter the
energy into the boiler (in the feed water) and
compare it with the useful energy leaving the boiler (in the steam) boiler
operators can gain a true picture of the actual energy efficiency of their
boiler. This enables any drops in boiler performance (for example due to
inefficient boiler blow down procedures or degradation of insulation) to
be spotted quickly, helping to reduce maintenance costs and minimising
downtime.
The B850 Flow Computer therefore enables energy and facilities managers
to benchmark the efficiency of boiler settings and operating procedure,
allowing energy and cost saving measures to be effectively implemented.
It also provides proof of return on investment for any related expenditure.
This compact, single component meter is easy to install and cost-effective
to run. The ELM10’s smooth internal surfaces allow liquids to flow freely,
reducing wear on pumps and cutting running costs. The meter can be
sized to installed pipework for fitting to existing boiler plant.
Tel: 01242 521361 Email: [email protected]
www.spiraxsarco.com
Tel: 01242 521361 Email: [email protected]
www.spiraxsarco.com
The B850 Flow Computer is an all-in-one unit that uses input data from
gas, water and steam flowmeters to calculate the energy efficiency of the
boiler system without the need for additional equipment.
Multi Gun®
The New Multi Cartridge Vacuum
Greasing System from Lumeter®
The new Multi Gun®
is the latest release
from Lumeter Ltd. and
its British designed
Barrel System has
a worldwide Patent
Pending.
Lumeter Ltd., Oldbury,
Birmingham
have
developed this new
versatile grease gun
which is designed to be used with any DIN 1284 cartridge, plus
400g and 500g threaded cartridges. Requiring no spring loading,
MULTI GUN® charges the pressure chamber with new grease by
vacuum before dispensing at pressures tested to 6000psi.
Loading a new grease cartridge, of every type, is clean, simple and
quick to do on site, requiring no tools at all.
Each MULTI GUN® is supplied with a 450mm High Pressure Spring
Guard Supply Hose and 4 Jaw Coupler, special Adapter for use with
Standard Cartridges, Follower Seals and fittings for use when using
screw threaded cartridges.
This new Multi Gun Grease Gun is the next step development from
the existing Lumeter A1034 Twin Handled Grease Gun.
Developed in the UK, interest in MULTI GUN® is already high. This
is down to its basic principles of operation, versatility and build
quality” said Lumeter Managing Director Mike Gregory.
Tel: +44 (0) 121 544 3090
Email: [email protected]
www.multigun.co.uk
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