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In-Stock Boilers Replace Aging System for Increased Operational Efficiency

Healthcare Hydronic Boilers ClearFire CFC-E

Industry: Healthcare
Location: Clermont, Florida
Equipment: (4) Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire CFC-E-700-3500-125HW High Mass Condensing Boilers
Application: Building Heat
Project Type: Retrofit

Situation

A healthcare facility in Clermont, Florida, needed a swift solution for replacing their aging Cleaver-Brooks Firetube hot water non-condensing boilers, which had reached the end of their operational life expectancy. With an urgent timeline, the facility required a fast-track replacement to ensure continued heating for the building. The engineer of record reached out to Thermal Tech, Inc. for guidance on selecting new high-efficiency boilers that could be delivered and installed quickly.

Solution

Thermal Tech recommended the installation of (4) Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire CFC-E High Mass Single Pass Firetube Condensing Boilers. These new condensing boilers were selected for their superior efficiency, ease of installation, and ability to meet the facility’s immediate needs. The CFC-E models allow for a simplified primary variable flow piping configuration, reducing installation complexity and time.

In addition to their ease of use, the boilers’ design allows for higher system efficiency due to the lower inlet return water temperatures. With a 10:1 burner turndown ratio, the new system can operate efficiently at low capacities, offering redundancy and better energy management.

Benefits

  • Increased Efficiency: The condensing boilers offer significantly higher efficiency compared to the previous non-condensing models, thanks to the lower return water temperatures and advanced condensing technology.
  • System Turndown: The 10:1 burner turndown enables efficient operation at low loads, reducing energy usage and operational costs.
  • Ease of Installation: The new system design allows for a simplified piping configuration, streamlining the installation process.
  • Swift Delivery and Installation: Cleaver-Brooks, in partnership with Thermal Tech, ensured the new units were delivered to the jobsite on time, despite the tight schedule, thanks to the availability of stock units at the factory.

Challenges

The primary challenge was the tight project timeline. The facility needed the boilers delivered and installed as quickly as possible to avoid extended downtime. However, because Cleaver-Brooks had boilers in stock, Thermal Tech, Inc. and the Orlando mechanical contractor W.W. Gay were able to ensure the units arrived on time for a seamless installation process.

Conclusion

Thanks to the collaboration between Thermal Tech, Cleaver-Brooks, and W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, the healthcare facility now benefits from a modern, efficient heating system that meets their current and future needs. The installation of the ClearFire CFC-E High Mass Condensing Boilers has not only increased operational efficiency but also provided system redundancy and long-term cost savings.

For more information on how Thermal Tech can help upgrade your facility’s boiler system, contact us today!