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If you are working with boilers, this podcast is for you. Inside the Boiler Room is a podcast presented by ABMA - the American Boiler Manufacturers Association. Since our founding in 1888, ABMA has advocated for the safe production and operation of boilers, facilitated advances in energy efficiency, and partnered with our members to continue to progress. Our podcast has been established to raise awareness of today’s boiler industry and share important issues impacting our sector.
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Season 3, Episode #3 - Inside the Boiler Room - September 2024 - Investing in Boiler Education - Jonathan Kapel, STEAMWORKS
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Jonathan Kapel joins ABMA's Inside the Boiler Room for a captivating conversation about the importance of properly trained boiler operators to head off minor issues before they major ones and ensure a safe and efficient boiler room.ABMA
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Season 3, Episode #2 - Inside the Boiler Room - August 2024 - Hydrogen Firing in the Boiler Room - Bob Langstine, Zeeco
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Bob Langstine from Zeeco joined Inside the Boiler Room to share insights on the evolution of hydrogen as an energy source in the boiler room. Scott and Bob discussed the current state of hydrogen, what makes it different than other sources, and the challenges to expanding opportunities. For more details about Zeeco, please visit Zeeco.com. ABMA's I…
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Season 3, Episode #1 - Inside the Boiler Room - July 2024 - Retubing A Boiler with Valley Boiler & Mechanical
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In this episode, Brandon Jarrell and Paul Cooper join Inside the Boiler Room to discuss their recent boiler retube project in Richmond, VA, why a retube might be a good solution and what can be done to avoid the downtime and cost of a large maintenance project. For more details on Valley Boiler, please visit them at www.valleyboiler.net. ABMA's Ins…
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Season 2, Episode #3 - All Eyes on BOILER 2022 - Reasons to Participate, ABMA Interview with HPAC 'On the Air'
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In this episode, Rob McManamy with HPAC ' On the Air' interviews ABMA's Advisory Committee Chair Eric Graham and event organizer and Marketing Director Shaunica Jayson about ABMA's new show for the boiler supply chain, which is finally at hand. They explain why BOILER 2022 is such a big deal.
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Holger Deimann, President & CEO of CERTUSS America joins ABMA for the second episode of Season 2 of Inside the Boiler Room. In this episode, Holger shares an overview of the modular boiler concept for steam generators from manufacturing to installation and operation. He also highlights the importance of maintenance and water treatment which is crit…
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Welcome to Season 2 of Inside the Boiler Room. Our first episode of this season features Joel Amato from the National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors to discuss the National Board’s role of overseeing adherence to laws, rules, and regulations relating to boilers and pressure vessels. In this episode, Joel shares his background and the …
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Episode #18 - Who You Gonna Call? Rental Boilers – Critical When You Need Them with Larry Day, Nationwide Boiler
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This episode of Inside the Boiler Room features Larry Day, President & CEO of Nationwide Boiler sharing his insights on the world of rental boilers that has significant relevance during the COVID-19 crisis with boilers near capacity at many hospitals and food processing facilities. After listening to this podcast, you will understand what an import…
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Episode #17 - Navigating Uncharted Waters – Boiler Industry & COVID-19 – Doug Wright, Superior Boiler
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This is a special episode of Inside the Boiler Room featuring Doug Wright, President & CEO of Superior Boiler and Vice-Chair of ABMA. Please note, this episode was recorded on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Doug joined ABMA President & CEO Scott Lynch for a discussion on how Superior Boiler and the boiler industry are adapting to the ever-evolving situat…
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Episode #16 - Boiler Product Safety & Performance – Partnering with Industry to Foster Innovation with Kevin Choi, UL LLC
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Episode #15 - Dispelling Boiler Myths for the Commercial Sector with Ray Wohlfarth, Fire & Ice Heating & Cooling
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Author and Industry Columnist Ray Wohlfarth joins ABMA for Episode #15 of Inside the Boiler Room to discuss the benefits of boilers in the commercial sector. Ray is also president of Fire & Ice Heating & Cooling in Pittsburgh, PA. ABMA would to thank long-time ABMA Member Preferred Utilities for sponsoring this podcast episode. To learn more about …
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Episode #14 - Do you Know the Water Level in Your Boiler? – Boiler Drum Level Instrumentation with Jim Kolbus, Clark-Reliance
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Jim Kolbus from Clark-Reliance joins ABMA for Episode #14 of Inside the Boiler Room. This is Jim’s second time on Inside the Boiler Room. He was also featured in Episode #3 focusing on boiler installation. In this episode, Jim brings his expertise to the topic of boiler drum level instrumentation. Jim regularly presents on this topic and is the lea…
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Episode #13 - Energy Research to Transformative Solutions – Tom Wenning from Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL)
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Tom Wenning from Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL) joins ABMA for Episode #13 of the Inside the Boiler Room. ORNL is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. This episode shares insights on the impa…
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Episode #12 - Demystifying the Flame - Burner Technology for Firetube Boilers with Bob Rizza from Power Flame & Eric Graham from Webster Combustion
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Bob Rizza from Power Flame and Eric Graham from Webster Combustion join ABMA for Episode #12 of Inside the Boiler Room to share insights on burners for firetube boilers. This episode features discussions on recent burner technology advances, purchasing a new burner, proper burner installation and ways to ensure efficiency during operation. To learn…
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Newly elected ABMA Board Chair John Viskup, President & CEO of Victory Energy, joins Inside the Boiler Room for Episode #11. Guest interviewer Robert Beverly, editor of ABMA’s magazine Today’s Boiler and senior editor of The News, talks with Viskup about his origins in the boiler industry, the continuing innovation in our sector and how ABMA member…
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This episode of Inside the Boiler Room follows a flying theme with discussions with two speakers from our 2019 Annual Meeting. Johan Mlouka from Flyability kicks off the episode sharing opportunities of drone technology in boiler installation, inspection and maintenance. The episode concludes with Nicole Malachowski, the female Air Force Thunderbir…
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Episode #9 - The Right Boiler for the Application – Understanding Boiler Types for Steam Applications Gene Tompkins, ABMA Technical Consultant
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Gene Tompkins, ABMA’s Technical Consultant, joins ABMA for Episode #9 of Inside the Boiler Room to discuss the various boiler types along with their features and what makes each of them the right fit for some applications and challenging for others. The discussion points in this episode come from a new ABMA publication authored by Tompkins titled B…
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Episode #8 - Using SCR Systems to Address NOx Requirements with Dustin Divinia from Vector Systems & Sean McMenamin from Nationwide Boiler
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Dustin Divinia from Vector Systems & Sean McMenamin from Nationwide Boiler joins ABMA for Episode #8 of the podcast for a discussion Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems to address NOx emissions. This episode shares the features of the SCR systems and what end-users should know about the installation and maintenance of the system. For more d…
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This special episode of Inside of the Boiler Room features interviews with 2018 Manufacturers Conference keynote speakers Jerrod Murr of Paradigm Shift and Retired Navy Seal Darren McBurnett. If you lead or wish to lead within your company, this podcast is for you. Their messages will inspire you to be a better leader and focus on building exceptio…
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Episode #6 Deaeration – Essential to Effective Boiler Operation with Tom Garbarino, BFS Industries & Jeremy Zellmer, Industrial Steam
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Tom Garbarino of BFS Industries and Jeremy Zellmer of Industrial Steam joins ABMA for Episode #6 of the podcast to discuss the importance of deaeration in the boiler room. This episode features the benefits and impact of deaeration, common mistakes with deaerator installation and how end-users can head off water treatment issues. For more details o…
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Episode #5 - Economic Headwinds & Tailwinds for the Boiler Industry with Connor Lokar from ITR Economics
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This episode features Connor Lokar from ITR Economics and who shares an economic outlook for boiler industry, the short and long-term impact of Trump Administration focus on tariffs and the realities for coal, gas and renewables. For more details on the Manufacturers Conference, visit the ABMA website at abma.com. Follow ITR Economics on Twitter @I…
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Episode #4 - Want to Optimize Boiler Efficiency – Maintenance & Training is a Necessity, with Steven Taylor - Director of Sales, Rental Equipment and Special Projects - Ware
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Steve Taylor from WARE joins ABMA for Episode #4 of the podcast to discuss the importance of boiler maintenance and training. Our conversation addressed the need for a comprehensive maintenance schedule, how to head off issues before they become big problems and the importance of partnering with expert field technicians. In addition, we discussed t…
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Episode #3 – Properly Installing A Boiler Is Not As Easy As 1-2-3 with Gene Tompkins from ABMA and Jim Kolbus from Clark-Reliance
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This episode discusses the importance of proper boiler installation with the publication authors Gene Tompkins, ABMA’s Technical Consultant and Jim Kolbus, product manager at Clark-Reliance. Our discussion touches on various areas of the boiler installation from common missteps and the role of codes and standards to what can happen if the boiler is…
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Episode #2 - Beyond the Headlines - Federal Energy & Environmental Policy with Ross Eisenberg, National Association of Manufacturers
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Ross Eisenberg, vice president of energy and resources policy at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) joins the podcast to discuss the outlook for Federal Energy and Environmental policy in the age of Trump. During our discussion, we discuss the unique times in Washington, the Trump Administration’s focus on manufacturing and the outlook…
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This episode is an introduction to the American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) and our new podcast. We share insights on why ABMA decided to a podcast, what to expect and preview a few upcoming episodes. For more details on ABMA, visit our website at www.abma.com or social media channels with #ABMABoiler.…
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