We are now onto week 10 of our #SensorFAQs series which you can join in and follow on our twitter page.
We’ll be sharing Frequently Asked Questions we receive from our customers to help provide expert insights into our product range, the sensor industry and more.
This week we answer ‘How can I improve my industrial boiler efficiency?’
Details for next weeks #SensorFAQs:
Date & Time: Tuesday, 16th July 2019, 1.00pm GMT
Channel: #SensorFAQs
#SensorFAQs – Q10 | How can I improve my industrial boiler efficiency? pic.twitter.com/9ProMP5bOp
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
Answers
#SensorFAQs – Q10 1/15 | Today we will explain how flue gas sensors can improve boiler efficiency while exploring some of the products available from SST Sensing that are capable of optimizing combustion processes for biomass, coal, natural gas, and oil-burning boiler systems. https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 2/15 | All combustion processes require the correct air to fuel ratio of fuel and oxygen. Incomplete combustion creates fuel waste, an increased level of toxic emissions and potential damage, affecting the overall performance and operational costs of the boiler. https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 3/15 | The overheads of fuel consumption are high in large scale industrial and commercial boilers and furnaces. In order to see return of investment and keep running costs to a minimum, the operation must be kept at peak efficiency. 📈 https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 4/15 | Complete combustion requires the ideal ratio of fuel to air. This process is optimised and maintained by measuring the output oxygen level of the exhaust/flue gas by using an oxygen gas sensor… https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 5/15 | …in a closed loop feedback system to the boiler controller for regulating the input mix. This is especially useful when the quality of fuel supplied may vary (i.e. gases from different sources). https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 6/15 | Provided the air flow and the temperature is sufficient, the fuel will release high levels of energy while waste carbon molecules are oxidized to form gaseous compounds of low toxicity… https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 7/15 | …This can be assured using flue gas sensors capable of monitoring the levels of oxygen released from the furnace. https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 8/15 | Advanced gas sensors like the OXY-Flex Oxygen Analyser from SST Sensing, can eliminate elements of inefficiency from your boiler system by measuring the level of oxygen in flue gases and feeding data back to the boiler controller.https://t.co/QBzFiH3IO5 https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 9/15 | This enables in-situ monitoring of combustion boiler efficiency and regulation of the fuel and air flow input ratios to optimize combustion in real-time ⌚️. https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 10/15 | The gas sensor uses a zirconium dioxide sensing element that can readily withstand the extreme temperatures of boiler flues up to a maximum operating temperature of 400°C (752°F). It can be configured to… https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 11/15 | …three distinct output measuring ranges which can be communicated via:
– 4-20mA
– 0-10Vdc
– RS232
outputs through a closed-loop system.This non-depleting O2 sensor provides peace of mind for boiler operators with a service life of up to 10 years. https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 12/15 | Benefits of Oxygen Gas Sensors from SST Sensing
SST Sensing provides a broad range of gas sensors for combustion processes, helping facilities reduce their carbon output and improve boiler efficiency for critical procedures such as combustion. https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 13/15 | Oxygen Gas Sensors from SST have the following unique features and benefits to help optimise your combustion boiler efficiency process: https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 14/15
♦️ Accurate from 0.1% O2 up to 25%
♦️ Long operating life technology – non-depleting
♦️ Low maintenance and easy to assemble
♦️ Calibrate in fresh air (20.7%) or other known oxygen concentration
♦️ Gas temperature up to 400⁰C
♦️ ISO9001:2015 certified https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q10 15/15
♦️ RoHS compliant
♦️ Fast response time (as low as 4s)
♦️ Robust stainless steel construction
♦️ All in one solution – sensor and electronics combined in one housing
♦️ Industry standard output options: 0-10V, 4-20mA, and RS232/485 RTU https://t.co/3c3mOpUDud— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) July 9, 2019
