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Energy management; Boiler plant
News Release from: Babcock Wanson UK | Subject: BW72H
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 October 2007
Plain Steaming with the BW72H boiler
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Unattended steam boiler operation for extended periods has been a cost saving enjoyed by boiler operators in mainland Europe for many years: this is now available in the UK
Babcock Wanson have introduced their BW72H Steam Boiler Control System to the UK, which offers users 72 hours fully approved unattended operation and 30 days uninterrupted steaming along with enhanced system monitoring and security To ensure safe operation, steam boilers have been subject to a series of daily, weekly and monthly level, pressure and safety tests
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 5 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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These tests can interfere with production requirements as well as involving site engineering staff in time consuming work.
The unique Babcock Wanson BW72H Control System alleviates these problems with an array of self checking controls and simple 72 hour and monthly interval checks.
This system incorporates a unique Operating Assistance Module (OAM) with user friendly 8inch touch screen which provides clear indication of the system operating conditions whilst also logging working data and regulatory test actions.
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In compliance with EN 12953 and approved under the PED, BW72H coupled to the onboard OAM integrates all necessary control loops for the optimum operation of the boiler.
Typical control data that is displayed and logged by the OAM can be as follows.
* Boiler Water Level.
* Boiler Pressure.
* Burner Control.
* Steam/Water/Fuel Oil.
* 72hour and monthly test log.
* Operating times/number of starts for each fuel.
* Emissions data (NOx/CO etc).
Daily boiler water level control checks are replaced by a simple 15 minute test every 72 hours which can be completed without stopping the boiler thereby avoiding interference with normal operating and production requirements.
The standard daily/weekly boiler water level control mandatory evaporation test is replaced with a monthly test, offering considerable reduction in overall manning and operational costs.
Adfditionally, the BW72H introduces a new concept of management and supervision to complement the outstanding range of Babcock Wanson Fire tube Boilers and Burners, with the boiler log book becoming a thing of the past.
All recorded parameters can be downloaded to a remote location, via intranet, modem or simply by using the included flash card.
High integrity systems and ease of operation inspires confidence within operators and removes any confusion over mandatory testing.
Integration of the Babcock Wanson BW72H with OAM guarantees these benefits under the most stringent control conditions.
BW72H is a unique, reliable, low cost and important step forward in safe boiler operation technology backed by the very high levels of skill and enthusiasm for engineering excellence within the Babcock Wanson Group.
As our Company motto says "there is no substitute for experience".
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