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Design Considerations for Ammonia Equipment for Advanced Emissions Control Systems

Careful consideration of the design of the entire Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system can prevent issues from arising in boiler performance

Vaughn Watson

January 2, 2025

Ensuring these key design factors are considered in SCR and Ammonia system design, and addressing problems when they are discovered, are essential to an efficient SCR system capable of advanced NOx reduction.

Union Pacific Revives Big Boy Train

Big Boy has the longest engine body of any reciprocating steam locomotive and relies on an articulated design

Brent Falcone

November 4, 2024

Slideshow: Steam locomotive tours the country with newly enlarged firebox and boiler.

Miura Donates Boiler to Training Center

September 13, 2023

The donation underscores Miura's commitment to advancing boiler safety standards and supporting the education and training of boiler inspectors nationwide, the company said in a press release.

HVAC Decisions: To Repair or Replace a Boiler

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 14, 2022

Evaluating the age of the system and the urgency of the problem are two key ways to tell whether or not a boiler should be repaired or replaced.

Troubleshooting Radiators: 6 Steps

What to do if your radiator is hot at the top and cold at the bottom

November 12, 2022

Six steps on how to troubleshoot a radiator problem and why it might be happening.

Tips for Improving Boiler Efficiency, Reducing Operating Costs, and Keeping Your Boiler Room Safe

July 29, 2022

As one of the larger contributors to a facility’s expenses, it is critical to incorporate preventative measures into regular maintenance and cleaning plans for boilers.

Albuquerque Mechanical Contractor Specializes in Remote Site Work

From boilers to broilers, the importance of inventorying the right tools and supplies

Dan Vastyan

October 21, 2021

Last year, Keefer Rader, owner of Outlaw Mechanical, had one of those experiences that confirmed the value of an investment he’d made just weeks earlier.