Joe Moore & Company, Inc. • 1431 Gavin Street • Raleigh, NC 27608 • Tel: 919.832.1665 • Fax: 919.832.8666
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Boiler combustion side fouling soot layer and the increase in fuel heating surface consumption
Soot functions as an insulator, and its presence reduces the efficiency in which fuel is burned. The slightest buildup of soot impedes the transfer of heat to the waterside of the boiler. When heat transfer is reduced by soot buildup, the burner is forced to fire more frequently, thereby wasting more fuel. Simply stated: the more soot in your system, the more fuel is burned and that means higher energy costs.
To increase heat transfer and the efficiency of the boiler's operation, soot buildup in the boiler tubes and sections should be removed on a monthly basis. In addition, before and after the heating season, a complete major cleaning of the entire heating system should be performed.
It doesn’t take much to skyrocket fuel costs!
Call Joe Moore & Company to clean your boiler. (919) 832-1665.
or
Buy your tube brushes and boiler maintenance supplies from us.
| Soot Layer (in.) |
Increase in Fuel (%) |
| 1/32 |
2.5 |
| 1/16 |
4.4 |
| 1/8 |
8.5 |
