Since 1967, Nationwide Boiler has built a strong reputation as a leading provider of rental boilers, offering dependable and innovative solutions to support industrial operations during scheduled outages andemergency situations. With over 100 boilers strategically located across the U.S., we offer an extensive range of equipment with a fleet of more than 7-million pounds-per-hour of steam capacity and boilers ranging from 47.5 hp to 270,000 lb/hr. This includes mobile package watertube boilers, complete mobile boiler rooms, skid-mounted boilers, and auxiliary equipment systems, ensuring flexibility and reliability for all your steam needs.
Comprehensive Boiler Solutions
At Nationwide Boiler, we’ve expanded beyond our traditional boiler rentals to provide comprehensive products and solutions designed to meet the unique needs of industrial facilities:
- In-Stock New and Used Boiler Equipment
- Custom PLC-based Boiler Control Systems and Aftermarket Boiler Room Parts
- Sustainable Technologies including CataStak™ SCR Systems, ultra-low NOx burners, and heat pumps
Stock Boilers and Equipment for Fast Delivery
In addition to our well-known rental fleet, Nationwide Boiler maintains a strong in-stock program for new and reconditioned boiler equipment. With inventory staged at our facilities in California and Texas, we can provide quick-ship solutions to customers across the country, minimizing downtime and helping plants avoid long manufacturing lead times. Our stock includes a range of firetube and watertube package boilers, burners, and auxiliary equipment, ready for immediate shipment to meet both planned and emergency needs.
As an exclusive representative for several industry-leading manufacturers, we regularly stock equipment from Babcock & Wilcox, Hurst Boiler, and Oilon. This includes B&W watertube package boilers, Hurst firetube boilers, and Oilon ultra-low NOx burners, among other high-quality equipment. By combining trusted brands with our own rigorous inspection and readiness processes, Nationwide Boiler ensures customers have reliable, proven solutions available when time, performance, and reliability matter most.
Custom PLC-Based Boiler Control Systems
Nationwide Boiler has grown far beyond its origins as a rental boiler company, evolving into a complete solutions provider for steam generation and plant efficiency. A key part of that expansion is our dedicated Controls Division, which specializes in the design and manufacture of custom, PLC-based boiler control panels. These advanced systems provide operators with precise, reliable control over boiler operation, improving efficiency, safety, and ease of use.
Our UL-certified facility in Washougal, Washington, serves as the hub of this expertise. From this location, our team engineers and assembles control systems that meet the highest industry standards, supporting customers not only in the Pacific Northwest but across the country. Whether it’s a simple upgrade or a fully integrated control package, Nationwide’s Controls Division delivers solutions that align with our commitment to innovation, reliability, and long-term customer success.
Pioneering Ultra-Low NOx Technology
At Nationwide Boiler, we’ve been at the forefront of reducing harmful emissions in the steam generation industry. Our journey began in the 1990s with the introduction of the CataStak SCR system, a game-changer in NOx and CO emissions control. The CataStak has demonstrated the ability to reduce emissions to single-digit levels, reaching as low as 1 ppm NOx in some cases. This technology is proven and applicable for package boilers, fired heaters, and gas turbines across a wide range of applications.
For industries that require ultra-low NOx emissions without SCR technology, we offer mobile boiler rooms and firetube boilers equipped with single-digit ultra-low NOx burners. These systems meet stringent air quality regulations in regions such as California and Texas, ensuring compliance with local emissions standards.
Driving Decarbonization with Alternative Fuels
As the world moves toward a cleaner energy future, Nationwide Boiler is committed to providing alternative fuel solutions. Our offerings include electric boilers, heat pumps, and compatibility with alternative fuels, options that are crucial for reducing carbon footprint and achieving long-term sustainability.
- Electric Boilers are an excellent zero-emissions solution for high-pressure steam generation. With nearly 100% efficiency, these boilers convert electricity into steam, making them ideal for industrial facilities looking to eliminate NOx emissions from their boiler systems. Whether for temporary or permanent use, we offer electric boiler packages that integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure.
- Heat Pumps provide a low-carbon solution for industrial applications. Although traditionally used for comfort heating, heat pumps can now be leveraged beyond the traditional applications. While they are currently limited to temperatures up to 240°F, heat pumps offer energy savings by consuming one-third of the energy compared to traditional heating systems.
- Hydrogen & Biofuels represent key alternatives to natural gas and fuel oil. Nationwide Boiler has successfully demonstrated the ability of our existing rental watertube boilers operating successfully on hydrogen blends of up to 20% without modifications to the system. This flexibility is thanks to our robust construction standards, ensuring compatibility with alternative fuels.
A Legacy of Reliability and Innovation
With more than six decades of experience, Nationwide Boiler continues to be a leader in providing both temporary rental boilers and sustainable steam solutions. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted partner for industrial clients across the country.
With a legacy is built on integrity, dependability, and a passion for advancing clean steam generation technologies, Nationwide Boiler remains dedicated to evolving with the ndustry and helping our customers reduce their environmental impact.
For more information on our rental boilers and sustainable steam solutions, visit nationwideboiler.com or call (800) 227-1966.
With over 50 years of experience in the boiler industry, Nationwide Boiler has completed numerous successful projects providing temporary rental boiler equipment, new and reconditioned boilers, our CataStak SCR system for ultra low NOx compliance, and efficiency enhancing solutions. Check out our library below for various project case studies.
Nationwide Boiler is a leading supplier of ultra low NOx solutions for the package boiler industry and beyond. Our CataStak SCR system has been installed in over 200 applications and has been proven to reduce NOx emissions by as much as 99%. We also offer ultra low NOx burner solutions and emissions compliance assistance for California boiler owners facing the most stringent requirements in the country. Contact us today to learn more: 800-227-1966
Check out our common conversions calculator for quick emissions calculations, too!
lbs/MMBtu to ppm (ref. 3% O2, dry) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | Propane | #2 Oil | #6 Oil |
| 833 | 711 | 780 | 777 |
| 1368 | 1169 | 1282 | 1277 |
| 599 | 511 | 561 | 559 |
| 2394 | 2045 | 2244 | 2235 |
Example: NOx = 0.15 lbs/mmbtu firing natural gas
NOx in ppm = 0.15 x 833 = 125 ppm
lbs/MMBtu to mg/nm3 (ref. 3% O2, dry, 1 atm, 0°C) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Propane | #2 Oil | #6 Oil |
| 1676 | 1619 | 1576 |
lbs/MMBtu to mg/nm3 (ref. 3% O2, dry, 1 atm, 0°C) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Propane | #2 Oil | #6 Oil |
| 1676 | 1619 | 1576 |
lbs/MMBtu to mg/nm3 (ref. 5% O2, dry, 1 atm, 0°C) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Propane | #2 Oil | #6 Oil |
| 1489 | 1442 | 1404 |
lbs/MMBtu to mg/nm3 (ref. 11% O2, dry, 1 atm, 0°C) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Propane | #2 Oil | #6 Oil |
| 935 | 887 | 880 |
Example: NOx = 0.15 lbs/mmbtu firing natural gas
NOx = 0.15 x 1704 = 226 mg/nm3 (ref 3% O2, dry, 1 atm, 0C)
Notes: 1. UBHC / VOC conversion based on methane, CH4
2. NG conversions based on analysis: CH4: 95%, C2H6: 5%, N2: 5%
3. #2 Oil conversions based on analysis: C: 87.7%, H: 12.1%, N: 0.02%, S: 0.2%
4. #6 Oil conversions based on analysis: C: 88.2%, H: 10.4%, N: 0.4%, S: 1%
5. Propane conversions based on analysis: C3H8: 100%
Here you will find a variety of educational and technical resources available from Nationwide Boiler Inc. This information is geared at assisting our clients through the process of selecting the right equipment for a variety of applications. In addition, you can utilize our common conversions calculator to help you quickly convert units of measure, emissions, or boiler capacity, as well as our conversion calculators for saturated steam properties, superheated steam properties, and water properties.
Firetube Boiler SpecificationsNote: The links below include detailed specifications based on the size of each boiler | ||
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| 47.5 HP | 300 HP | 700 HP |
| 50 HP | 350 HP | 800 HP |
| 100 HP | 400 HP | 900 HP |
| 119 HP | 475 HP | 1,000 HP |
| 125 HP | 500 HP | 1,200 HP |
| 200 HP | 600 HP | 1,500 HP |
| 250 HP | 650 HP | |
Boiler Horsepower Relationships |
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|---|---|
| 1 BHP = 33,475 BTU/hr | 1 BHP = 746 Watts |
| 1 BHP = 34.5 lbs/hr steam | 1 BTU/hr = 0.29 Watts |
| 1 BHP = 0.07 GPM water | 1 Watt = 3.45 BTU/hr = 9.7 kW/BHP |
Water, Pressure, & Flow |
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|---|---|
| 1 atm = 14.7 psi | PSIA = PSIG - 14.7 |
| 1 lb/sq.in. = 2.04 in. Hg. @ 62F = 2.31 ft. water @ 62F | g/cm2 = sp. gr. |
| 1 gpm = 0.143 cu.ft/min = 500 lb/hr x sp. gr. | 27.7 in. water = 1 psi |
| 1 cu.ft/min (cfm) = 448.8 gal/hr (gph) | 2.31 ft. head = 1 psi |
| 1 centipoise = 2.42 lb/ft.hr. | |
| 1 lb/ft.sec = 1488 centipoises = 3600 lb/ft.hr. |
Work & Power |
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|---|---|
| 1 BHP = 0.745 kW = 42.4 BTU/min = 2544 BTU/hr = 33000 ft.lb/min | 1 kW HR = 1000 Watt HR = 3413 BTU |
| 1 kW = 1000 Watts (W) = 1.341 BHP = 56.88 BTU/min = 3413 BTU/hr | 1 BTU = 0.029 kW HR = 778 ft.lb. = 0.555 pcu (lb C) |
Metric Conversion Factors |
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|---|---|
| Steam Flow 1 HP = 34.5 lb/hr = 2200 tons/hr = 2.2 kg/hr (steam) |
Temperature 100F = 37.78C |
| Pressure 1 PSI = .0689 bar = .0703 kg/cm2 = 703.23 kg/m2 |
View complete metric conversions guide for quick conversions. |



