Boiler Economizer Calculation

Higher fuel prices translate to boilers directing more dollars to the atmosphere. The purchase of an economizer that cools the stack temperature is a better investment than ever before.
flue gas from boile at 320 degree F

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boiler feedwater in at 180 degrees F

boiler feedwater to boiler at 208 degrees F

flue gas from boiler at 410 degrees F

If the above economizer was connected to a 200 HP boiler, then the savings is enough to recover the equipment and installation cost in less than a year. Really? Probably not. The payback period is more likely to be 1.5 to 2.5 years. There are several factors to consider before it can be determined the return on investment. Boiler efficiency / load profile / cost of fuel / hours of operation / depreciation / utility rebates / installation cost / etc. We make the complex consideration simple.