BOILER

PROPERTIES OF BOILER

Boiler: 

A boiler is a closed vessel in which water or other fluid is heated. The fluid does not necessarily boil. (In North America the term " furnace" is normally used if the purpose is not actually to boil the fluid.) The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications, including central heating, boiler- based power generation , cooking, and sanitation.

(i) SAFETY:- The boiler should be safe under operating conditions.
(ii) ACCESSIBILITY:- The various parts of the boiler should be accessible for repair and maintenance.
(iii) CAPACITY:- Should be capable of supplying steam according to the requirements.
(iv) EFFICIENCY:- Should be able to absorb a maximum amount of heat produced due to burning of fuel in the furnace

(v) It should be simple in construction.
(vi) Its initial cost and maintenance cost should be low.
(vii) The boiler should have no joints exposed to flames.
(viii) Should be capable of quick starting and loading.