Conversely soot build-up in the furnace of .02 inch can result in as much as a 15% loss in thermal efficiency. Keeping these fireside and waterside surfaces in good order is paramount to efficient operations.
Additionally a clean plant lowers the risk of accidents and allows the operating staff more efficient access to equipment and operating environments. It’s just plain common sense and good practice. It is also the first place to look when implementing any thermal efficiency improvement program.