Things to Know About Hot Water Boilers

Boilers are usually liquid, usually closed water heaters, for various heating applications or processes such as water heaters, central heating, boiler-based power generation, cooking, and sanitation. Commercial facilities such as office buildings, schools, hospitals, and other similar buildings often use commercial boilers for their heating needs and requirements.

Principles behind Commercial Hot Water Boilers

A commercial Hot Water Boilers typically uses electric or combustible fuel to heat water, which will be used for the building's heating purposes. The generation of heat inside a commercial boiler will begin with an electric coil or burner. On the other hand, the heat exchanger transfers the heat generated in the water which will later produce either hot water or steam. Hot water or steam is delivered to the commercial facility by pipe. To keep indoor spaces at rest, hot water or steam enters the radiators or other components that can effectively disperse the required heat.

Commercial Hot Water Boilers Components

Hot Water Boilers can be compared to a hot water system commonly used in bathrooms. An important difference between the two is that commercial boilers supply hot water or steam on a very large scale. Some components of commercial boilers can also be found in hot water systems.

Some Of The Most Basic Parts Of Hot Water Boilers Are The Following:

• Burner: This part of the Hot Water Boilers forms a fuel mixture of oxygen which is responsible for creating an efficient burning flame for the water heating process.
• Combustion Chamber: A combustion chamber, which can be made from cast iron or copper, is usually located within the boiler, in which the fuel is burnt for the process of heating water. This part provides a safe and secure area for high temperature combustion of fuel.
• Heat Exchanger: The heat exchanger provides a medium for the transfer of heat produced by the burner to the water in the boiler. It shares the same material with the combustion chamber.
• Control: An important part of commercial boilers is control because they can set and manipulate mixing and internal pressures of water temperature, ignition, air and fuel supplies. Their main role is to keep Hot Water Boilers within their safe operating limits.

Maintenance of Hot Water Boilers

Hot Water Boilers can help provide hot water for an entire commercial facility. However, since they run and operate with the presence of hot water and high pressure, property owners must take care of them regularly through preventive maintenance. This type of maintenance involves cleaning the boiler to ensure that the water remains clean at all times. Regular evaluation and repair of their components is necessary to ensure that everything works optimally.

Keeping Hot Water Boilers operating regularly even without preventive maintenance can contribute to their malfunction in the long run. Worse, they can explode immediately without warning, which can cause costly property damage and even serious injuries or fatalities. If you want your Hot Water Boilers to undergo preventive maintenance, feel free to contact us at Suntec Energy System. Our firm specializes in providing energy-efficient and sustainable solutions including engineering services within commercial, retail, and industrial workplaces and environments by conducting installation, mechanical works, and preventive maintenance scheduled services, and energy-efficient management services.