The boiler system on a university campus often goes unnoticed, but it’s a vital part of keeping the university operating. In fact, without that system in place, the university wouldn’t be able to function. With that in mind, it seems pertinent to take a closer look at how boilers are used on college campuses and what they contribute to the university.
Heat and Hot Water
The biggest job of boilers on a college campus is to provide heat and hot water for the entire campus. Needless to say, this is a big job. University campuses can sometimes need to produce hundreds of thousands of pounds of steam every hour. Keep in mind that even small campuses have dozens of buildings, all of which need to heat and hot water over the course of the day.Mornings are usually the busiest time of day for university boiler systems. This tends to be the coldest part of the day, and so every building on campus needs to be heated to an appropriate temperature. This is also the time of day when students living in on-campus dorms are taking showers and getting ready for the day, requiring large amounts of hot water at the same time buildings need heat.
Naturally, steam needs tend to drop in the afternoon and evening once most buildings have been able to heat up. However, universities in cold-weather climates tend to need a steady supply of steam during the day to make sure campus buildings can maintain a comfortable temperature. It’s also important to remember how much food needs to be prepared to feed everyone on campus, which keeps the need for hot water steady throughout the day.
Cutting Costs
Obviously, producing steam for a university campus can be a costly endeavor. However, with the right kind of boiler, it’s possible to reduce costs and save money while properly supplying a campus with heat and hot water. The key is in modern, modular boilers that are more fuel efficient than traditional fire tube boilers. These boilers don’t use as much fuel as their predecessors, in large part because they don’t need to run idle when they’re not in use, and so they don’t waste fuel when they’re not producing steam, which can be a huge money saver.Reducing Environmental Footprint
More so than other businesses and organization, university campuses should be aware of their carbon footprint. By utilizing modern boilers, campuses can make great strides toward lowering their carbon footprint. Many of the newer boilers have been designed in a way that reduces the amount of NOx and other harmful substances that are released in large volumes by conventional boilers. A simple switch to modern boilers can drastically reduce their environmental impact, even for campuses that aren’t legally required to be more stringent with their emissions.The Best University Boiler
Many universities have found that the ideal boiler for their campus is one produced by Miura. With a series of Miura’s modular, water tube boilers, university campuses will be able to meet their fluctuating steam needs, including the high demand at peak hours. Miura boilers will also help to reduce fuel costs compared to traditional boilers while also lowering NOx emissions drastically. In short, they are the perfect boiler for any university campus large or small. Contact Us
