Efficient steam generation is essential for maximum energy output in any power plant. Combustion efficiency is often measured by monitoring the percentage of oxygen in flue gas. Optimizing the air to fuel ratio in a power plant’s combustion process ensures that the process heater is operating at safe conditions (not fuel-rich) to prevent potentially explosive environments. An ideal air to fuel ratio also ensures optimized combustion to maximize heat output from the process heater and minimal fuel usage to save money. It also provides the best oxygen levels to minimize nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.