Efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility are paramount. At Bacon Engineering, we specialize in combustion tuning services that ensure your boiler systems operate at peak performance while meeting stringent emissions standards.

What Is Combustion Tuning?

Combustion tuning is the process of precisely adjusting the fuel-to-air ratio and other combustion parameters within your boiler system. The goal? To optimize energy use, reduce harmful emissions, and protect your equipment. Even a small imbalance in combustion can lead to wasted fuel, unsafe operation, and costly downtime.

Why Combustion Tuning Matters

Whether you're operating a firetube, watertube, or condensing boiler, accurate tuning plays a critical role in:

• ✅ Improving Fuel Efficiency: Proper tuning reduces excess air and maximizes the heat extracted from every unit of fuel.
• ✅ Reducing Emissions: Cutting down on carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOₓ), and particulate emissions helps you meet local and federal compliance regulations.
• ✅ Enhancing Safety: Unstable combustion can lead to dangerous CO levels and system damage. Our tuning ensures safe and stable operation.
• ✅ Extending Equipment Life: Tuning helps prevent soot buildup, corrosion, and other damage caused by inefficient combustion.
• ✅ Lowering Operating Costs: A properly tuned system can save 1–5% or more in fuel consumption—significant savings over time.

Our Combustion Tuning Process

At Bacon Engineering, we take a comprehensive approach to boiler optimization:

1. Fuel-to-Air Ratio Analysis
   We adjust burners to maintain ideal combustion across the entire operating range—avoiding both excess air and dangerous fuel-rich conditions.
2. Flue Gas Monitoring
   Using calibrated analyzers, we measure O₂, CO, and NOₓ levels to fine-tune performance and ensure compliance.
3. Burner Calibration & Controls Check
   We inspect and adjust modulating controls, linkages, actuators, and draft settings to ensure accurate response and smooth operation.
4. Stack Temperature Review
   Elevated stack temperatures can signal heat loss or fouling—we identify and correct these issues to improve heat transfer.
5. Documentation & Reporting
   You’ll receive a detailed report outlining combustion parameters, adjustments made, and recommendations for ongoing maintenance.

When to Schedule a Tuning

• Annually or seasonally, depending on system usage
• After burner upgrades or changes in fuel type
• When experiencing inconsistent burner performance or rising fuel bills
• If emissions testing is approaching or required

Why Choose Bacon Engineering?

With decades of experience in boiler service and combustion systems,

Bacon Engineering combines technical expertise with industry-leading diagnostic tools to deliver unmatched results. Our certified technicians are trained to work on all major burner brands and boiler types, and we prioritize safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction in every job.

Get the most from your boiler—schedule your combustion tuning with Bacon Engineering today.