Since 1961, Bacon Engineering has built its reputation as a trusted leader in industrial steam boiler control systems. Specializing in the full spectrum of control solutions—from pneumatic retrofits to advanced PLC/DCS architectures—Bacon Engineering delivers the safe, efficient, and reliable boiler operation that high‑stakes industries demand.

🔍 What Is Boiler Control—and Why It Matters

Boiler control systems are the brains and nervous system of any industrial steam or hot‑water boiler. They manage key parameters—water level, pressure, temperature, fuel/air ratio, burner sequencing, and oxygen trim—to optimize combustion, efficiency, safety, and emissions performance. Well‑configured controls enable:

• Precise steam or hot‑water pressure/temperature management
• Efficient combustion by balancing fuel and airflow
• Safe startup and shutdown via Burner Management Systems (BMS)
• Protection from low‑water or over‑pressure conditions
• Compliance with environmental regulations via oxygen trim and emissions monitoring

Whether you’re operating in hospitals, universities, manufacturing, utilities, or government facilities, the right control architecture ensures fuel savings, smoother ramp‑up, and rock‑solid safety.

🏭 Bacon Engineering’s Boiler Control Expertise

Comprehensive Systems from Design to Maintenance

What sets Bacon Engineering apart is its full lifecycle offering. Every component—from initial engineering through commissioning and ongoing service—is handled in‑house. That means greater flexibility for custom systems, fast troubleshooting, and real answers tailored to your actual equipment and operations.

The team handles:

• Design & Engineering: Specification and programming for each control strategy
• Supply & Installation: From panels to combustion systems
• Training & Commissioning: Ensuring operators can confidently run your boilers
• Troubleshooting & Field Service: Fast on‑site support when issues arise
• Retrofits & Upgrades: Transforming pneumatic systems into smart digital setups

Broad Control Brands & Technologies

Bacon sources control hardware and software from industry-leading suppliers, including ABB, Allen‑Bradley, Emerson (Fisher), Foxboro, GE, Honeywell, Siemens, Westinghouse, and Yokogawa. Supported control types include:

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS): For large, multi-boiler plant operations
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Flexible digital automation
• Pneumatic Controls & Single‑Loop Controllers: Ideal for simpler installations or legacy systems
• Electronic/Digital Controls: Enabling precision, data logging, and remote monitoring
• Retrofits: Upgrading aging pneumatic systems with electronic or digital replacements

⚙️ Key Control Functions Bacon Delivers

Bacon’s boiler control systems encompass all core control subsystems, ensuring robustness across your operation:

1. Burner Management System (BMS)
   Controls safe ignition, flame monitoring, fuel/air sequencing, and shutdown procedures. Essential for compliance and equipment protection.
2. Water Level Control
   Maintains water within safe bounds to avoid boiler damage or steam–water carryover.
3. Pressure/Temperature Control
   Keeps steam output or hot water within precise set-point limits, using PID, multi-loop or cascade strategies as needed.
4. Fuel–Air Ratio Control & Oxygen Trim
   Balances combustion for optimal efficiency and minimal emissions. Oxygen trim systems automatically adjust airflow to match real-time combustion dynamics.
5. Feedwater Control
   Matches makeup water flow with steam demand, while safeguarding against low-water conditions.

These features, combined with proper integration, enable the high operational reliability and efficiency Bacon is known for.

🏢 Industries Served

Bacon Engineering delivers control system excellence across a spectrum of sectors:

• Government installations – military, municipal utilities, public buildings
• Healthcare facilities – hospitals where uptime is mission-critical
• Universities and campuses – centralized steam systems covering multiple buildings
• Manufacturing plants – food, pharmaceuticals, pulp & paper, chemical production
• Utility providers & district energy systems

The company adapts to each client’s operational profile, ensuring compliance with local regulations and energy management objectives.

🚀 Advantages of Partnering with Bacon Engineering

In‑House Engineering & Programming

All design and programming is performed on-site by Bacon’s engineering team. This approach enables rapid customization and avoids dependency on third-party suppliers for modifications or extensions.

Retrofit Capability

Many industrial plants still rely on outdated pneumatic controls. Bacon specializes in upgrading these systems with digital or electronic controls, extending system life while improving efficiency and control precision.

Brand-Agnostic Expertise

Leveraging controls from multiple top-tier vendors like GE, Honeywell, Siemens, or ABB means Bacon can tailor solutions to match existing infrastructure and operator familiarity—and manage hybrid environments during transitions.

Full-Service Support

From initial design to long-term operational service, Bacon Engineering supports:

• Commissioning and operator training
• On-site troubleshooting and field service
• Preventive maintenance and periodic system tuning
• Performance monitoring via oxygen trim and energy diagnostics

Experience & Trust

With over 50 years in business (since 1961) and more than 1,000 combustion projects completed, Bacon Engineering combines deep heritage with modern capabilities.

🧩 Example Applications

• University Steam Plant Conversion: Bacon upgraded eight dual‑burner boilers from relay-based controls to a consolidated PLC/DCS system. This modernization improved control precision, ease of maintenance, and fuel responsiveness.
• Hospital Expansion & Automation: In a Toronto hospital undergoing expansion, Bacon added new boiler capacity and integrated all combustion systems into a unified digital control network—securing both redundancy and centralized supervision.
• Heating Plant Retrofit for Manufacturing Facility: Outdated pneumatic systems were replaced with electronic controls, enabling real-time monitoring, remote alarms, and significant reductions in downtime.

✔️ Summary: Why Bacon Engineering Stands Out As Boiler Control Experts

Features & Benefits:

Decades of experience & over 1,000 projects = Proven reliability and industry insight

In-house engineering and programming = Custom solutions, rapid response

Support for legacy and modern systems = Flexibility in upgrades and new installs

Brands from ABB, Honeywell, Siemens, etc. = Best-in-class components matched to client needs

Full lifecycle support: design → install → service = Seamless ownership experience

Industry coverage across hospitals, universities, utilities, and more = Expertise tailored to diverse environments

Final Word

Boiler control is more than automation—it’s the heartbeat of efficient, safe, and compliant steam plant operations. BACON Engineering delivers exactly that: control systems engineered for precision, flexibility, and long-term reliability. From legacy installations needing a retrofit to complex multi-boiler campuses requiring Distributed Control Systems, Bacon’s experts design, build, and support the right solution for your plant.

If you’re considering a new control system, upgrading an existing installation, or optimizing burner performance for better efficiency and emissions compliance, connect with Bacon Engineering’s control team today. With their deep expertise, tailored solutions, and broad industry experience, they’ll help you get the most from your boiler equipment—safely, efficiently, and sustainably.