Inside the Boiler Room
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsIf 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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Episodes
Season 2, Episode #3 - All Eyes on BOILER 2022 - Reasons to Participate, ABMA Interview with HPAC 'On the Air'
February 01, 2022 00:14 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MBIn 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.
The Modular Steam Generator with Holger Deimann, CERTUSS America
December 29, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 41.1 MBHolger 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 critical no matter what boiler is in operation. To learn more about the CERTUSS America, visit their website at www.certuss-america.com. For mor...
Season 2, Episode #2 - The Modular Steam Generator with Holger Deimann, CERTUSS America
December 29, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 41.1 MBHolger 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 critical no matter what boiler is in operation. To learn more about the CERTUSS America, visit their website at www.certuss-america.com. For more ...
Season 2, Episode #1 - The National Board & The Boiler Inspector with Joel Amato - NBBI
November 30, 2021 05:26 - 57 minutes - 43.3 MBWelcome 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 history of the National Board along with the importance of the state inspector and NBIC code along with the significance of the NB stamp and their...
The National Board & The Boiler Inspector with Joel Amato - NBBI
November 30, 2021 05:26 - 57 minutes - 43.3 MBWelcome 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 history of the National Board along with the importance of the state inspector and NBIC code along with the significance of the NB stamp and thei...
Episode #18 - Who You Gonna Call? Rental Boilers – Critical When You Need Them with Larry Day, Nationwide Boiler
April 18, 2020 00:51 - 52 minutes - 44 MBThis 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 important role the boiler rental sector plays for many end-users of our products. If you are not familiar with rental boilers and use boilers for any ...
Episode #17 - Navigating Uncharted Waters – Boiler Industry & COVID-19 – Doug Wright, Superior Boiler
April 04, 2020 05:20 - 36 minutes - 32.2 MBThis 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 situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The conversation began by going back to early March when it seemed like business as usual. This ...
Episode #16 - Boiler Product Safety & Performance – Partnering with Industry to Foster Innovation with Kevin Choi, UL LLC
March 09, 2020 20:24 - 47 minutes - 39.3 MBKevin Choi from UL LLC joins us for Episode #16 of Inside the Boiler Room. This episode is sponsored by Webster Combustion Technology. Webster is a long-standing member of ABMA and a leader in burner technology for the boiler industry. For more details on Webster, please visit their web site at www.webster-engineering.com. The podcast begins with an overview of what makes UL unique and an effective third-party and then a discussion of how UL partners with manufacturers throughout the l...
Episode #15 - Dispelling Boiler Myths for the Commercial Sector with Ray Wohlfarth, Fire & Ice Heating & Cooling
December 18, 2019 18:00 - 40 minutes - 34.7 MBAuthor 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 Preferred, visit them at Preferred-MFG.com. This episode begins with Ray sharing an overview of his boiler career and his passion for working...
Episode #14 - Do you Know the Water Level in Your Boiler? – Boiler Drum Level Instrumentation with Jim Kolbus, Clark-Reliance
November 02, 2019 03:30 - 54 minutes - 42.4 MBJim 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 lead author of their guidebook on Drum Level Instrumentation Guideline that is updated regularly based on changes in the ASME code. This episo...
Episode #13 - Energy Research to Transformative Solutions – Tom Wenning from Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL)
September 03, 2019 18:30 - 54 minutes - 46.2 MBTom 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 impactful research taking place at ORNL and the resources for boiler manufacturers and end-users of our products including the Better Buildings, Be...
Episode #12 - Demystifying the Flame - Burner Technology for Firetube Boilers with Bob Rizza from Power Flame & Eric Graham from Webster Combustion
June 13, 2019 15:00 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBBob 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 more about Power Flame, visit their website at www.powerflame.com and follow them on Twitter @Power_Flame_Inc. For Webster Combustion, visit ...
Episode #11 - Leading Boiler Industry with John Viskup - President & CEO – Victory Energy
April 19, 2019 03:00 - 29 minutes - 30 MBNewly 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 members are solutions providers for their customers. He also shares why Victory is a member of ABMA, and how the association is addressing industry-wi...
Episode #10 - Live from 2019 Annual Meeting - Flying Drones & Thunderbirds
March 05, 2019 18:02 - 44 minutes - 35 MBThis 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 Thunderbird Pilot sharing her story that begins with military achievement in a male-dominated hierarchy to overcoming life-threatening situations by Harne...
Episode #9 - The Right Boiler for the Application – Understanding Boiler Types for Steam Applications Gene Tompkins, ABMA Technical Consultant
January 14, 2019 23:00 - 38 minutes - 31.7 MBGene 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 Boiler Types for Steam Applications. ABMA is pleased to share that this episode of the podcast is sponsored Superior Boiler, a proud member of A...
Episode #8 - Using SCR Systems to Address NOx Requirements with Dustin Divinia from Vector Systems & Sean McMenamin from Nationwide Boiler
December 02, 2018 03:30 - 34 minutes - 26 MBDustin 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 details on Vector Systems, visit their website at www.vectorsystems-usa.com. For more details on Nationwide Boiler, visit their website at w...
Episode #7 - Live from MC 2018 – Keynote Insights from Jerrod Murr & Darren McBurnett
November 01, 2018 02:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThis 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 exceptional teams within your company. Listeners can follow Jerrod on Twitter @jerrodmurr. For more details on Paradigm Shift, visit www.paradigmshif...
Episode #6 Deaeration – Essential to Effective Boiler Operation with Tom Garbarino, BFS Industries & Jeremy Zellmer, Industrial Steam
September 30, 2018 15:32 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBTom 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 on BFS Industries, visit their website at www.bfs-ind.com. For more details on Industrial Steam, visit their website at www.industrialsteam....
Episode #5 - Economic Headwinds & Tailwinds for the Boiler Industry with Connor Lokar from ITR Economics
August 31, 2018 16:58 - 54 minutes - 41.9 MBThis 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 @ITROutlook and itreconomics.com. ABMA is Twitter @ABMABoiler along with Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Episode #4 - Want to Optimize Boiler Efficiency – Maintenance & Training is a Necessity, with Steven Taylor - Director of Sales, Rental Equipment and Special Projects - Ware
July 31, 2018 02:51 - 44 minutes - 41.7 MBSteve 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 the importance of training for boiler installers, operators and anyone working with boilers and Steve shared some details on WARE’s Boiler Unive...
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
June 20, 2018 05:30 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBThis 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 not properly installed by a trained technician. To download the Boiler Installation Guide or for more details on ABMA, visit our website at...
Episode #2 - Beyond the Headlines - Federal Energy & Environmental Policy with Ross Eisenberg, National Association of Manufacturers
June 20, 2018 05:25 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBRoss 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 for energy and environmental policies from DOE and EPA that could have an impact on the global boiler industry. For more insights on NAM focu...
Episode #1 – Work with Boilers? – This Podcast Is For You
June 20, 2018 05:11 - 5 minutes - 6.54 MBThis 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.