Engineered Mechanical Solutions for Performance Contracts
SMI partners with ESCOs and facility teams on projects ranging from targeted efficiency improvements to complex mechanical system retrofits. Our team brings engineering, assessment, design, and construction expertise to steam, hydronic, and boiler plant systems.
Whether supporting an investment-grade audit, engineering a boiler replacement, or coordinating installation in an active facility, SMI helps turn energy conservation opportunities into actionable, constructible project scopes.
Mechanical Retrofit & Energy Efficiency Solutions
Boiler Replacements
Steam boilers, Hot water boilers, Condensing boilers, Electric boilers
Burner Retrofits & Replacements
Blowdown Heat Recovery
Blowdown Control Upgrades
Waste Heat Recovery Units
Condensate Pump Repairs & Replacements
Pressure Optimization
Economizers
Combustion Air Pre-Heaters
Flash Steam Recovery
Condensate Return Optimization
Engineering & Design
A successful mechanical equipment upgrade requires a deep understanding of the existing system and a practical implementation plan.
SMI combines field assessments, engineering, and 3D scanning with installation planning to help reduce uncertainty during design and construction.
3D Scanning for More Constructible Retrofit Designs
Accurate existing conditions are essential to effective design. SMI uses LiDAR 3D scanning to capture detailed mechanical room and steam system conditions, helping identify spatial constraints, piping conflicts, and other challenges before installation begins.
Accurate designs • Better equipment and piping coordination • Reduced field uncertainty • Efficient installation planning
Our involvement extends beyond identifying energy savings.
SMI supports partners through engineering, scope development, installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance.
From Project Development Through Implementation
Engineering Expertise Applied in the Field
Case Study: Steam System Engineering Support for Veterans Hospital ESPC Project Development
White Paper: Steam Boiler Feedwater Economizer
White Paper: Steam Plant Boiler Blowdown Energy and Water Savings Opportunity
White Paper: Pulp and Paper Blowdown
Explore the Engineering Behind the Solutions in Our Technical Webinar Series
Have a Mechanical Retrofit or Steam System Opportunity on the Horizon?
Whether you're evaluating a single ECM or developing a complex boiler plant retrofit, SMI can support your team with engineering expertise, practical scope development, and turnkey implementation.