Making programmable BMS safe and reliable

Journal Article · Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1995 · Power (New York)

OSTI ID:215443

Cusimano, J A

Burner management systems ensure safe admission of fuel to the furnace and prevent explosions. This article describes how programmable control systems can be every bit as safe and reliable as hardwired or standard programmable logic controller-based designs. High-pressure boilers are required by regulatory agencies and insurance companies alike to be equipped with a burner management system (BMS) to ensure safe admission of fuel to the furnace and to prevent explosions. These systems work in parallel with, but independently of, the combustion and feedwater control systems that start up, monitor, and shut down burners and furnaces. Safety and reliability are the fundamental requirements of a BMS. Programmable control system for BMS applications are now available that incorporate high safety and reliability into traditional microprocessor-based designs. With one of these control systems, a qualified systems engineer applying relevant standards, such as the National Fire Protection Assn (NFPA) 85 series, can design and implement a superior BMS.

• OSTI ID: 215443
• Journal Information: Power (New York), Vol. 139, Issue 12; Other Information: PBD: Dec 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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