NGM Biopharmaceuticals is a research-driven, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that has generated a promising pipeline of therapeutics addressing cardio-metabolic and liver diseases. As part of a facilities modernization effort, NGM Biopharmaceuticals replaced their existing boiler system with a prepackaged skid designed by San Jose Boiler Works.

San Jose Boiler Works designed a custom prepackaged skid system that includes nine Parker 9.5 HP “California Special” high pressure steam boilers, boiler feed and blow down systems, water softener and chemical treatment supply tanks and pumps. Complete system monitoring is provided by the BoilerView Communications System which features a Lead Lag touchscreen panel with BACnet communications that enables tight control of all boiler settings. The system can be programmed to adjust to varying load requirements, allows remote monitoring via a dashboard interface and provides alarm notifications via text or email messages in the event of any system failures.

Due to the size and complexity of the system, the skid was built and designed so that it could be lifted to the rooftop in three sections. It was then bolted together and attached from a single point connection to the steam, condensate, natural gas, electrical, water and drainage systems. With a prepackaged skid system, NGM Biopharmaceuticals was able to benefit from a faster overall project timeline and save over $70,000 in labor costs on the project when compared to the expenditures associated with a comparable field installed solution.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company is a pioneer in the craft brewing industry. Rapid growth and a passion for sustainable brewing practices led the company to replace their aging and inefficient Scotch Marine fire tube boilers. San Jose Boiler Works installed three new high pressure ultra low NOx steam boilers manufactured by Parker Boiler along with a new boiler feed and blowdown system. Additional system components included Siemens LMV-36 parallel positioning control system, which offers independent fuel to air ratios for precise combustion efficiency.

Complete system monitoring is provided by the BoilerView Communications System which features a Lead Lag touchscreen panel that enables tight control of all boiler settings. The system can be programmed to adjust to varying load requirements, allows remote monitoring via a dashboard interface and provides alarm notifications via text or email messages in the event of any system failures. As a result of implementing the new system, Anderson Valley Brewing Company is able to meet all local emissions requirements plus save one month’s fuel bill each year on the reduced costs from startup.