Simon manufacture & distribute a variety of high quality Gas-Diesel and Electric steam boilers for commercial use.
Browse our range of fully automatic electric steam boilers and highly reliable Gas-Diesel steam boilers.
A steam boiler is a pressure vessel which converts water into steam, which is then piped off for use. The heat source for modern steam boilers is usually either electricity or gas. The boiler might be a ‘closed’ system, in which 100% of the steam is recaptured in the form of water, to be reconverted back into steam and reused, or it might be an ‘open’ system, in which the steam is allowed to escape, requiring the boiler to be continually fed with water.
When you’re investing in steam boiler technology, it’s important to choose the right boiler for your needs. You’ll need to consider what fuel you will be using, what pressure you need from your boiler and what the operational loads will be – not just your current peak loads but what your likely future requirements might be, so as to minimise future.
Steam Boilers
Simons Boilers manufacture a variety of Electric and Gas/Diesel steam boilers for commercial use.
Gas-Diesel
Vertical watertube Boiler
Our gas-diesel steam boiler range includes the Simons vertical watertube boiler – VWT Series- and the WT Series for industrial applications. The vertical steam boilers are ideal for rapid steam generation in bakeries, dry cleaning, food processing, hospitals, pharmaceutical and rubber processing industries.
Our gas-diesel steam boiler range from 60kW to 500kW are ideal for rapid steam generation in bakeries, dry cleaning, food processing, hospitals, pharmaceutical and processing industries.
Ancillary Products
A boiler is just one part of a well designed steam system. Simons Boilers supply a range of boiler accessories.
Guide To Choosing The Right
Steam Boiler For The Application
…Water Tube – vertical / horizontal or Fire Tube
…Electricity, Gas, LPG, Diesel or Biogas
…kg/hr – calculate the Steam Load – consider instantaneous peak loads
…Australian Standards AS1228 (AS 1228:2016 – Pressure equipment – Boilers)
Try to upsize the boiler to allow for peak loads, deviations and losses
Gas Versus Electric Steam Boilers
- Cheapest fuel – electricity, Natural Gas/ LPG/ Diesel
- Maintenance requirement to AS2593 for various types of boilers (AS 2593-2004 (R2016) Boilers – Safety management and supervision systems)
- Inspection requirement
- Natural Gas, Diesel and LPG boilers require exhaust fluing – complex and costly exercises, especially when a boiler plantroom is located in a basement or mid building location
- Electric Boilers are 99% efficient compared to the 82-84% of Gas, Diesel and LPG boilers
- Considering all of the above, Electric boilers may provide lower life cycle costs
Checklist To Help Design Your Steam System
- POWER – Is there power adequate onsite power?
- FUEL – Is there Gas, Diesel or LPG facilities in sufficient volume & pressure for the load?
- WATER SUPPLY – Is there suitable water quality. RO & Acidity Issues to be addressed
- DRAINAGE – Adequate and suitable for hot water discharge?
- PLANTROOM DESIGN:
- Adequate space to house/service the system and ancillary items?
- Adequate dissipation of latent heat – 6% of boiler output, AS3892
(AS 3892-2001 (R2016) Pressure equipment – Installation) - Ventilation for combustion air requirements
- BOILER LOCATION:
- Weatherproofing – no steam boilers are built for outdoors
- Ability to install flue e.g impossible in shopping centre, Hospital CSD mid-building
- STEAM PIPING – Pipe size is adequate for required flow, slope towards trap, offtakes only off top of pipes, design in adequate steam traps, separators, insulation, gauges to ensure good steam quality
- ANCILLARIES – Feed water tank, blow down tank, steam accumulator, steam control systems
STEAM BOILERS PROJECTS
FAQ's
Simons Boilers gas boilers primarily use natural gas. However, many models are compatible with LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) as an alternative fuel source, depending on specific site requirements.
Routine maintenance is essential for ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Maintenance includes regular cleaning of heat exchangers, checking burner performance, and inspecting safety valves and controls. Simons Boilers provides comprehensive boiler service plans to assist with ongoing maintenance.
Yes, Simons Boilers’ electric steam boilers comply with Australian Standard No. A.S. 1228 and safety regulations. They are engineered to meet industry standards for pressure vessels and electrical systems. Additionally, our boilers also adhere to American and British standards.
Yes, Simons Boilers gas boilers are designed to be flexible and can be integrated into existing heating systems with minimal disruption. Our technical team can help assess compatibility and integration requirements.
The efficiency of Simons Boilers gas boilers can reach up to 95% for condensing models, while non-condensing models generally operate around 80-85% efficiency, depending on the specific model and operational conditions.
Electric steam boilers require access to a reliable electricity supply and adequate water. Since they do not need venting or flue systems, installation is relatively straightforward. Simons Boilers can assist with site assessments and installation guidance.
Simons Boilers, electric steam boilers are suitable for a wide range of industries, including:
– Hospitals and healthcare facilities
– Food and beverage production
– Pharmaceutical manufacturing
– Laboratories and research facilities
– Laundries and dry cleaners