Energy System Blog

What is the Cost of a Steam Leak?

Steam leaks are a normal part of any steam system. Yet if they are not detected and fixed quickly, the loss of steam also results in the loss of money. The image below calculations of monthly energy costs based on orifice size. Contact Campbell-Sevey to learn how you can reduce losses due to steam leaks […]

Why the new BNC Check Valve is the ideal choice for your high pressure applications

DFT Inc., an industry leader in the manufacturing of check valves for more than 70 years, proudly announces the release of its new BNC™ Check Valve, a nozzle-style, axial-flow check valve specifically designed to excel in high-pressure applications. Many natural gas companies and other industries are now placing their pipelines below ground and are looking […]

Armstrong International Launches New Website

Armstrong announces their newly redesigned, reorganized and updated website. Built to deliver convenience and functionality, the new site is clearly organized and simple to navigate. It offers many great, new features to make everything readily accessible for you. Check it out at www.ArmstrongInternational.com.

Test Your Knowledge: Boiler Blowdown

Why do we surface blowdown? A. To remove the dissolved solids that have concentrated in the boiler due to evaporation B. To remove condensate as rapidly as possible to eliminate water hammer C. To increase the pressure of hot water and heat to generate increased flash steam D. To reduce the heat of vaporization of […]

Comparing Firetube vs. Watertube Boilers

There are two generic boiler designs – watertube and firetube – available to meet industrial and commercial steam needs. Choosing the best boiler for each application is critical for the long term success of every project. Proper selection can save the end user hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of the boiler. Click […]

How Much Are Leaking Steam Traps Really Costing You?

This chart, from North Carolina State University, shows the amount of Steam Loss (lbs/hr) that can result from a leaking steam trap. As you can see, a single steam trap with a hole even the size of a BB can cost thousands of dollars in steam loss. When multiplied over numerous traps and an industry-wide […]

Meet a Building’s Heat and Fresh Air Requirements with Extreme High Efficiency

Cambridge Space Heaters are 40%-70% more efficient than all other gas-fired systems! Cambridge High Temperature/High Velocity (HTHV) Space Heating Systems are designed to meet a building’s heat and fresh air requirements with extremely high efficiency. Their unique Blow-Thru design in the S-Series and SA-Series, with 160°F temperature rise, delivers more usable heat and thermal comfort with minimal […]

Campbell-Sevey Announced as Xcel Energy’s 2015 Energy Efficiency Partner Award Recipient

The award recognized Campbell-Sevey for bringing in nearly 300,000 Dth of gas savings. During an awards ceremony on April 9th, Xcel Energy announced Campbell-Sevey as a 2015 Energy Efficient Partner Award recipient. The award program is a new initiative by Xcel Energy to recognize their trade partners that participate most frequently in their rebate programs. […]

Combustion Problems? It May Be Your Fresh Air Supply

The proper operation of any boiler is dependent on the systems that support and connect to it. These include, but are not limited to; the boiler room fresh air supply, flue gas exhaust system, fuel delivery system, power distribution grid, and the steam or hot water distribution system. The starting point in any combustion system […]