Even when not required by environmental regulations, the following best practices are recommended.
Operation and Maintenance Options
- For steam traps and steam lines, develop and implement a routine inspection and maintenance program.
- To prevent system corrosion and optimize cycles of concentration, maintain proper water treatment.
- Develop and implement routine inspection and maintenance program on condensate pumps.
- Regularly clean and inspect boiler water and fire tubes to reduce scale buildup.
Retrofit Options
- Install and maintain condensate return system which will lower energy and operating costs.
- Add an automatic chemical feed system controlled by makeup water flow.
Replacement Options
- Consider performing an energy audit. This audit will reduce heating load and make certain that the system is sized appropriately.
- Consider installing a smaller boiler, distributed system or heat capture system for use during the summer months.