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Follow on Google News | KS98-1 temperature controller boosts boiler efficiencyThe PMA KS98-1 process controller from West Control Solutions is enhancing the operational economy of steam and hot water boiler applications. By using the controller to manage up to six devices, users can reduce energy losses, maintain availability
By: 4 C M The challenge faced in almost every plant is to reduce energy consumption, a cost that typically accounts for a large slice of expenditure. Operational economy in steam and hot water boiler applications is determined by the efficiency of component devices and equipment, and is reduced considerably with sub-optimum load conditions. A powerful way to enhance efficiency is therefore not to supply the required energy via a single large device, but to distribute it over several smaller units. A multi-function unit like KS98-1 (http://www.west- The KS98-1 (http://www.west- The controller also enables automatic correction of control output. After an additional device has been switched on or off, the output of the control-led device is corrected automatically to compensate for the changed energy flow conditions. This ensures linear process response over the entire load range. To extend operating life and enhance efficiency still further, the devices can be used on a rotational basis at defined intervals, which spreads wear and operating time across all units. This switching can be achieved manually, or automatically after a pre-set time has elapsed. Typically, the unit that has been in operation for the longest time will be placed at the end of the sequence, extending its remaining lifespan since it will only be switched in under peak loads. To give the operator a complete overview of the system, the operating hours of each device can be logged and displayed on the controller. The 160 x 80 pixel LCD display of the KS98-1 (http://www.west- Regulating component devices with a multi-function controller offers many benefits that boost efficiency and the KS98-1 offers these benefits in a particularly user-friendly format. End
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