SAFETY


can also suddenly blow flames many feet from firing doors and observation ports, seriously burning anyone in the path of a flame. “With gas burning boilers, any


gas leak can increase the risk of an explosion wherever there are fuel lines, fumes, flames, or storage tanks. So, gas units must be continually monitored or periodically inspected,” says Presser. “By contrast, increasing or


decreasing the temperature in a gas fired boiler is a slower process because it takes time for the heat in the boiler to rise or dissipate before reaching the targeted output,” says Presser.


SAFE AND CLEAN In addition to safety, high voltage electric boilers also offer superior control of energy output. The control system automatically monitors factors such as water level, steam pressure, conductivity, and electrical imbalances so energy input and adjustment are precise, and virtually immediate. These zero-emission, high voltage


electrode boilers are used in diverse environments for applications such as centralised heating, power plants, nuclear stations, swing-load balancing,


Understanding how to select, specify,


and install electric boilers for the specific situation will conserve substantial energy


solar/wind energy consumption, and fuel boiler replacement. Natural gas-fired boiler emissions


pose potential hazards in the form of emissions. In addition, fossil fuel burning boilers can face potentially dangerous operational issues stemming from excessive heat accumulation. Gas-fired units emit not only the


notorious greenhouse gasses carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), but also dangerous nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrous oxide (N2O), as well as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), sulphur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter (PM).


THE WAY FORWARD Modern electric boilers eliminate many of these risks, so can dramatically improve both operator and environmental safety. Today, there is growing interest in


utilising a new generation of these boilers as an environmentally friendly decarbonisation solution. Companies across the globe are considering using electric boilers to become carbon neutral in alignment with COP26 UN Climate Change Conference targets. The transition to electric boilers also aligns with US goals to achieve a


The electric boiler design eliminates many environmental issues associated with fuel burning boilers


carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.


A CASE FOR ELECTRIC BOILERS The lack of combustion risk and inherent safety that comes with lower emissions, electric boilers are often a safer bet than gas boilers. “With the jet type electrode boilers,


there are no combustion hazards because there are no flames, fumes, fuel lines or storage tanks, which minimises the risk of explosions and fires,” says Presser. In case of an electrical short,


the breaker that protects the high voltage circuit trips in a matter of milliseconds, protecting the boiler and the electrical network. There is no chance of electrical mishap or fire from the boiler. “Electric boilers, and specifically


the electrode units, are inherently the safest boiler design today. These units do not need an operator because if anything goes wrong, the breaker trips, preventing further escalation of the issue,” says Presser. Since the design does not rely


on combustion, it does not create emissions that would endanger the operator or environment. In addition, the design eliminates common environmental problems associated with fossil fuel burning boilers such as fuel fumes, fly ash, and large obtrusive exhaust stacks. Although consulting engineers are


experts in their designated fields of expertise, keeping up to date with the latest developments in advanced electric boiler technology can provide significant advantages in providing hot water and steam for a variety of industrial purposes. Understanding how to select,


specify, and install electric boilers for the specific situation will conserve substantial energy, space, and resources compared with fuel- fired options. In addition, it will not only facilitate project success but also a safer environment that helps combat global warming.


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