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Diagnostic Tools for Boilers

Combustion analyzer

A combustion analyzer samples, analyzes, and reports the combustion efficiency of most types of combustion equipment including boilers, furnaces, and water heaters. When properly maintained and calibrated, these devices provide an accurate measure of combustion efficiency from which efficiency corrections can be made. Combustion analyzers come in a variety of styles from portable units to dedicated units.

Thermography

An infrared thermometer or camera allows for an accurate, non-contact assessment of temperature. Applications for boilers include insulation assessments on boilers, steam, and condensate-return piping. Other applications include motor/bearing temperature assessments on feedwater pumps and draft fan systems.