The nature of heat plant in New Zealand is changing. Large steam boilers were common in industry and commercial applications, but are becoming less so as they are replaced with more efficient hot water boilers and smaller steam generators located close to the end-users. This shift is an opportunity to improve the performance of New Zealand’s heat plant – by ensuring they are operated, maintained and installed in the most effective manner.
This guide discusses how to improve energy efficiency in boilers, steam systems, hot water systems and process heating to achieve best practice and realise benefits for businesses.
The guide is addressed to decision makers, operators and maintenance providers to help them identify actions and opportunities to improve the operation and performance of equipment, reduce operating costs and improve environmental outcomes. It is not intended to be a thorough technical guide. References for more detailed technical information are provided.
Topics covered by this guide include: