Selected questions Chapter 4.1: Boiler Short type questions 1. In the absence of steam flow meter, suggest a method by which steam quantity can be assessed in a boiler. Ans. The feed water flow into the boiler can be used as an effective tool to quantify
Read MoreSteam Production When heat is added to water, its temperature rises at a rate of 0.56 C (1 F) for each heat input of 2.095 kJ/kg (1 Btu/lb) If we take water at 0 C (32 F) and we add 419 kJ/kg (180 Btu/lb) then we will increase the temperature of the water by 100 C
Read More2021/1/24 · If we consider the position of water and hot gases, then a steam generator or a Boiler is classified into two parts e.g. Fire-tube boiler and a water-tube boiler.Most of the boilers are classified into these categories. Earlier we have studied about simple boiler and its
Read MoreWater for the Boiler The operating objectives for steam boiler plant include: Safe operation. Maximum combustion and heat transfer efficiency. Minimum maintenance. Long working life. The quality of the water used to produce the steam in the boiler will have a
Read More2019/2/27 · The gases enter the tubes of the boiler at 1500ºC and leave at 100ºC. Steam Heating Process – Load Calculating The time required to heat 75 kg of water (c p = 4.2 kJ/kg o C) from temperature 20 o C to 75 o C with steam produced from a boiler with capacity 200 kW (kJ/s) can be calculated by transforming eq. 2 to.
Read MoreThe efficiency and also especially the actual degree of utilisation is relevant for assessing the energetic effectiveness of steam boiler systems. In addition to the fuel costs, the cost of power, chemicals, water and waste water, spare parts and downtimes must be monitored and optimised.
Read MorePOWER. In electrical power plants, "water" is the product. These ultra-high pressure boilers that serve steam turbine generators require the highest quality of condensate and boiler feedwater. The pretreatment system consists of three bed demineralizers and may include a reverse osmosis unit. These systems also require large volumes of
Read More2020/8/27 · It doesn't contaminate the water. Only a small quantity of steam is venting from deaerator. Most of the steam condenses and becomes the part of deaerated water. It heats the boiler feed water up to the saturation temperature so that solubility of unwanted
Read MoreRequirement PH value for boiler water and feedwater is generally above 7 (range between 8.5 and 9.8). It is recommended PH value to protect metal pressure part from corrosion attack. The following figure below is the recommended material construction of steam …
Read More2014/4/29 · When the boiler load returns to normal the drum pressure will rise and steam bubble formation will reduce, causing a fall in water level. Incoming colder feed water will further reduce steam bubble formation and what is known as 'shrinkage' of the drum level will occur.
Read MoreThe quantity of water that be evaporated into steam is known as Evaporation Rate and usually expressed in pounds of steam per hour, or pounds of steam per hour per square feet heating surface, or pounds of steam per hour per cubic volume of furnace steam …
Read MoreThe water level indicator is used to indicate the water level in the boiler and to maintain the water at a constant level because the production of steam majorly depends on the quantity of water. In case the water level is below the normal level then water will be pumped from the reservoir by the operator.
Read More2021/11/11 · Boiler Efficiency Formula. The following formula is used to calculate the direct efficiency of a boiler. E = [ Q * (H-h) / (q*GCV) ] * 100. Where Q is the quantity of steam generated (kg/hr) H is the enthalpy of steam (Kcal/kg) h is the enthalpy of water (Kcal/kg) GCV is the gross calorific value of the fuel (kcal) q is the quantity of fuel (kg)
Read MoreIn a boiler, energy from the fuel is transferred to liquid water in order to create steam. Once the water is heated to boiling point, it is vaporized and turned into saturated steam. When saturated steam is heated above boiling point, dry steam is created and all traces of
Read More2019/2/27 · The gases enter the tubes of the boiler at 1500ºC and leave at 100ºC. Steam Heating Process – Load Calculating The time required to heat 75 kg of water (c p = 4.2 kJ/kg o C) from temperature 20 o C to 75 o C with steam produced from a boiler with capacity 200 kW (kJ/s) can be calculated by transforming eq. 2 to.
Read More2018/9/7 · 3-4% reduction in boiler fuel cost. Items that should be considered if your facility is reviewing water quality for reverse osmosis: Steam pressure – Higher pressure requires higher quality feedwater. Makeup water quality – higher dissolved solids can increase fuel, water and chemical consumption increasing the benefit of RO for makeup.
Read MoreBoiler water treatment is done to minimize corrosion, deposition, scale, and carryover in the water–steam circuits. The aim is to maximize the reliability of the steam–water circuit. Boiler water treatment has basically two phases: First, we remove impurities from the water to the desired cleanliness.
Read MoreThe efficient utilization of fuel in steam boilers is primarily determined by the following three factors : Complete combustion of the fuel in the furnace Deep cooling of the combustion products 2 during their passage through heating surfaces. Minimization of heat losses
Read MoreThese boiler systems contain very small quantity of water hence; their response is fairly quick towards variations in load and heat supply. The small diameter tubes and steam drum mean that much higher steam pressures can be tolerated, and up to 160 bar may be used in power stations
Read More2019/5/27 · What is Boiler:-A boiler is outlined as "A closed vessel during which water or different liquid is heated, steam or vapor is generated, steam is super heated, or any combination therefrom, besieged or vacuum, to be used external to itself, by the direct application of energy from the combustion of fuels, from electricity or energy ".
Read MoreQuantity of makeup water depends upon the quantity of the condensate and flash steam collected. Condensate and flash steam are pure in form without any impurities. This is not the case with the makeup water as it is raw water which can have many impurities depending upon the composition of natural water at that particular location.
Read More2019/2/27 · The gases enter the tubes of the boiler at 1500ºC and leave at 100ºC. Steam Heating Process – Load Calculating The time required to heat 75 kg of water (c p = 4.2 kJ/kg o C) from temperature 20 o C to 75 o C with steam produced from a boiler with capacity 200 kW (kJ/s) can be calculated by transforming eq. 2 to.
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