

Industrial & Commercial
Burner Management Systems (BMS)
Burner Management Systems for Industrial and Commercial Applications
Our industrial and commercial Burner Management Systems (BMS) are designed to ensure the safe startup, operation, and shutdown of combustion equipment. From complex industrial process heaters to commercial boilers and furnaces, our BMS solutions help reduce risk, improve reliability, and support compliance with applicable NFPA standards.
Key Benefits
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Safe, repeatable burner startup and shutdown sequences
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Continuous flame monitoring and safety interlocking
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Automatic shutdown on unsafe operating conditions
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Designed for both industrial and commercial combustion equipment
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Our Burner Management System Capabilities
We provide burner management solutions for both new installations and existing equipment, including:
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Custom BMS design for industrial and commercial systems
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Retrofits and upgrades of legacy burner controls
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Integration with combustion control and safety systems
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Documentation, testing, and commissioning support
Our approach emphasizes safety, reliability, and long‑term maintainability.
Types of Burner Management Systems
Different environments require different system architectures.
PLC‑Based Burner Management Systems
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Ideal for industrial and complex commercial systems
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Flexible logic and expandability
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Integration with plant or building control systems
Relay‑Based Burner Management Systems
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Suitable for simpler commercial or legacy systems
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Hardwired logic with limited flexibility
Standalone vs. Integrated BMS
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Standalone BMS: Dedicated safety system
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Integrated Systems: BMS combined with combustion or process controls
System selection depends on burner type, application complexity, and safety requirements.
Comprehensive Burner Management Support
Burner management systems (BMS) are responsible for controlling startup, shutdown, fuel delivery, and safety interlocks. Even minor configuration or component issues can impact system reliability or safety. Our burner management support services are focused on accuracy, verification, and long‑term operational stability.
Our Burner Management Support Includes:
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Burner management system inspection and evaluation
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Startup and shutdown sequence verification
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Flame safeguard device testing and validation
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Interlock and permissive verification
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Fuel valve and actuator operation checks
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Troubleshooting burner and ignition issues
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Verification of proper alarm and shutdown response
These services help ensure the burner management system functions exactly as designed.
Offerings

True Flame Safeguard
We offer the Honeywell RM7800 Family of Flame Safeguard Controls that include
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FM listed and SIL-3 certified for the process
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Electronic flame scanners no more ‘burn-in’ issues
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Safety shutoff valve proving sequencing “VPS” block and proof logic

Larger Burner Mgmt. Systems
Our large burner management system includes a touch screen operator interface. This gives you the ability to control:
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Integrated process temperature control
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High temperature latching limit controller
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Expanded alarm and diagnostics
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Temperature process trends

Small Burner Mgt. Systems
Federal Thermal’s small burner management system support
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Process temperature control
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Expanded alarm and diagnostics
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On-board real times and historical trends (30 days)
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Wired, ethernet, wireless satellite or radio communication for remote interface
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Safety valve and fuel train components
Need an Industrial or Commercial Burner Management System?
Contact our team to discuss your application and learn how we can support your safety and compliance requirements.
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