Thermal equipment design or modification		Custom design of thermal equipment or components such as combustion chambers, heat exchangers, burners, igniters, boiler components, kilns, dryers, and furnaces. Results: Reduced fuel consumption through increased efficiency Correction of a specific operating problem Increased equipment capacity Increased equipment operating flexibility by allowing utilization of different fuels Reduced size and weight of existing equipment More details...
	Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)		Three-dimensional numerical simulation of thermal equipment such as boilers, furnaces and burners have aided in: Designing new equipment Optimization of equipment aerodynamics Pinpointing localized problem areas within a furnace/boiler such as hotspots or unwanted recirculation zones More details...
	Thermal process simulator		Customized software design and development for use as a process or equipment "simulator" for industrial processes and equipment. Uses: Tool for training operators Virtual fine-tuning of process and/or equipment Prediction of equipment performance for guarantee purposes More details...
	Energy utilization studies		For industrial thermal equipment (boilers, furnaces, etc.): Analysis of energy usage to determine energy savings potential Diagnostic studies to determine status of equipment (efficiency and condition) Feasibility studies for fuel conversion or addition Feasibility studies for burning residual combustible materials (sludge, TOS, waste gas, etc.) Feasibility studies to evaluate cogeneration potential For residential and commercial furnaces: Comparative cost studies to determine most economical fuel source (natural gas, heating oil, or electricity). Updates provided in order to follow fuel prices. Diagnostic studies by measuring furnace efficiency (oil or gas) More details...
	Combustion engineering		BMA can provide pre-engineering and detailed engineering for supply and installation of thermal equipment or components, for either equipment designed by BMA or "off-the-shelf" purchased equipment. Includes: Preparation of bidding documentation for purchase of new equipment or supply of sub-contracted work Assistance for installation approvals/certification Production of fabrication and/or installation drawings More details...
	On site assistance / Consultation		BMA provides on-site assistance for various industrial combustion equipment such as boilers, furnaces, or their components including: Troubleshooting source of a specific problem (reduced boiler or furnace capacity, excessive fouling, boiler vibrations, boiler tube rupture, excessive refractory damage, burner coking, flame detection failure, etc.) Implementation of corrective measures to a specific problem Implementation of a new design or design modification Measurement and optimization of equipment efficiency Reduction of pollutant emissions More details...
	Training courses / Conferences		BMA provides training courses that are geared towards giving thermal equipment operators background knowledge of various combustion principles. BMA also participates in conferences by presenting its accomplishments in energy utilization, thermal equipment optimization, and CFD.
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