Retrofits seen saving fuel, steadying supplies

Journal Article · Mon Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5851285

Ladd, C

Industrial and institutional fuel users who retrofit boilers to consume at least two different types of fuel can change back and forth between different fuels, and take advantage of localized price differences as well as hedge against future price increases. Mutli-fuel capability also forces fuel suppliers to have competitive prices. Payback over single-fuel capacity boilers can range from 1.5 to five years. The most prominent types of boiler conversions are from natural gas to both gas and oil and from coal-fired to gas and oil. A directory of major suppliers of multi-fuel boilers accompanies the article.

• OSTI ID: 5851285
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 10:13; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Energy Sources
BOILER FUELS
BOILERS
ECONOMICS
ENERGY SUPPLIES
FUEL SUBSTITUTION
FUEL SUPPLIES
FUELS
INDUSTRY
PAYBACK PERIOD
RETROFITTING