formance with all fuels from B5 to B100 , providing customers with the flexibility to be ready for higher blends , today and in the future .
The B100 burners look very similar to the B20-rated burners they replace , the manufacturer said . The new burners , however , contain multiple refinements to optimize long term performance with higher blends of biodiesel . These include changes to the combustion head assembly , a B100-rated pump , and the adoption of Carlin ’ s programmable Pro-X 70200 primary control , now factory set to enhance performance regardless of the blend level of the fuel . Coupled with the launch of the B100 burner , Carlin also introduced its conversion guide , outlining simple steps to upgrade older burners to B100 capability .
In 2019 , the oilheat industry committed to a low-carbon future by unanimously ratifying a resolution put forth by The National Energy & Fuels Institute ( NEFI ) that called for a 15 % reduction in carbon emissions by 2023 , followed by a 40 % reduction by 2030 and Net Zero emissions by 2050 .
As a decarbonization strategy over the past few years , switching to biodiesel offered an immediate advantage . When a single oil dealer moved from No 2 oil to a B20 blend , they reduced the carbon output of their entire customer base by 15 %. As higher blend fuels become readily available , dealers can continue to decarbonize their customers ’ homes with minor equipment modifications until the industry ’ s Net Zero target is achieved .
Carlin is currently assisting appliance manufacturers who are already working toward rating their appliances for higher fuel blends . Carlin said it will also continue to collaborate with the National Oilheat Research Alliance ( NORA ) and other allies on further fuel refinements .
Carlin said that the industry ’ s path to B100 will likely be long and uneven . Today , some dealers have already moved beyond B20 while others are still delivering B5 . Carlin ’ s objective in launching its B100 burner is to ensure that dealers have a burner for whatever blend they are delivering .
Carlin Combustion Technology manufactures burners , controls and ignitors for residential and commercial heating . Carlin Combustion Technology and its sister company Hydrolevel Company are part of C . Cowles & Company , based in North Haven , Connecticut .
� BECKETT CLEANCUT PUMPS UL-LISTED FOR B100
Beckett Corporation is shipping all Beckett CleanCut Fuel Pumps with full UL listing for use with biodiesel blends up to B100 , the manufacturer announced .
Beckett Corp . also recently announced a B100 BioFuel UL listing for its AF / AFG Oil and Renewable Fuels Burner .
The B100 BioFuel UL Listing is consistent with the company ’ s alignment with the Providence Resolution adopted by the liquid fuel heating industry in 2019 , the company said .
Kevin Beckett , President and CEO , said , “ We continue to expand our efforts to allow appliance manufacturers and liquid fuel dealers to provide UL listed , sustainable heating solutions to their customers today .”
� FIREDRAGON TO CLOSE TEACHING OPERATIONS
George Lanthier has announced that Firedragon Enterprises will be closing all teaching operations on August 23 , 2024 , after 33 years in business , and 51 years of teaching for Mr . Lanthier . Firedragon Enterprises will no longer operate Firedragon Academy and will no longer do its Basic Oilheat School or any other seminars or schools . This planned , gradual
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