What Is BMS-FIT
BMS-FIT is John Zink’s specialized process for validating the proper operation of instruments and devices associated with your fired equipment safety system. This service is applicable to all types of fired equipment, regardless of the manufacturer. Our services cover a wide range of combustion systems, including but not limited to:
- Single burner boiler systems
- Multiple burner boiler systems
- Duct burner systems
- Air heater systems
- Thermal fluid heater systems
- Hot water systems
- Warm-up burners
The Importance of a Burner Management System
Operating fired equipment outside set conditions can be hazardous, leading to equipment damage and potential personal injury. BMS-FIT services ensure compliance with applicable NFPA code requirements for periodic testing and maintenance of safety interlock devices, including safety shutoff valves. By confirming the proper functioning of your safety systems, BMS-FIT helps you:
- Protect personnel and equipment from potential hazards
- Reduce downtime of fired equipment units
- Optimize equipment performance
- Comply with industry standards and regulations
Customized BMS-FIT Services
John Zink offers BMS-FIT services tailored to your specific needs. Our baseline BMS-FIT package includes:
Complete BMS-FIT Service:
- Testing safety devices and recording their response to trip conditions
- Verifying annunciation of alarms and trip conditions to the HMI or DCS
- Providing a professional report with pass/fail evaluation of each interlock device
Optional Services:
- Resetting and calibrating devices found with incorrect settings
- Adjusting or replacing defective switches and validating transmitter range settings
- Providing P&ID updates, best practices recommendations, and tuning of combustion units
Requirements
To facilitate BMS-FIT services, the following documents are necessary:
- Complete and current P&ID drawings for associated BMS devices
- Current set of electrical drawings
- Current I/O list for the BMS PLC
If these documents are unavailable, we can assist in creating P&ID drawings and gathering the necessary information to execute a thorough service.