A Boiler is a closed vessel in which water or other suitable liquid is heated to generate steam or vapour.The steam/vapour is then exited and is used for various purposes like heating applications (water heating, central heating), boiler based power generation or even for cooking and other purposes which could be domestic or industrial.

Industrial boilers can also be environment friendly if the fuel used is natural gas or other types of non-harming fuels. They not only deliver the desired performance but also help industries to keep a check on the toxic emissions that are harming the environment in the worst possible way.

For centuries we have been using boilers in various forms to heat water or to produce steam. Household boilers and Industrial boilers though have different purposes, but the operational aspect is similar. Good Industrial Boilers are known for their energy efficiency and massive heat production that has the capability of running your production processes. From steam-powered locomotives to external combustion engines to power plants, for various purposes, industrial boilers are used.

Parts of Industrial Boiler

Burner: The burner is the starter of the combustion reaction inside the boiler. There is a mechanism that sends the message to start the process of producing heat. A nozzle in the burner that turns the fuel pumped from the fuel source ignites it to create the combustion.

Combustion Chamber: The combustion chambers are made of cast iron and can have a temperature of several hundred degrees in minutes. It burns the fuel and generates heat which is transferred to the heat exchanger.

Heat Exchanger: Also called the economiser, it is responsible for increasing the efficiency of the boiler. The heat exchanger is placed before the air heater in the fuel gas path.

Steam Drum and Mud Drum: The steam drum collects the steam while the mud drum is placed beneath the steam drum and collects the solid which is removed periodically.

Fuel Sources used in boilers

From coal, kerosene to natural gases, the fuel can be of various types.