What is a steam boiler and how is it used?


A steam boiler is a device that has water and a heat source, powered by oil, gas, or coal. The boiler sends heat from the heat source to the water container, thus turning water into steam.
The steam leaves the container from a pipe and is transferred to another location where it can be used for purposes such as cleaning, powering equipment, or providing heat.
The most popular purpose of a boiler is as a source of central heating for a residential space, commercial complex, hospital etc. 
The system of a steam boiler relies on a burner to start the combustion process, and then the steam moves through the system with the help of pumps, radiators, and heat exchangers.
A closed boiler system is the most efficient one, with 100 per cent of the steam being returned to the container in water form so it can be reused.
An open boiler is one where steam does not return to the system.
Operations of boilers can be enhanced, with customized controls. Enhancing safety and customizing the boiler as per usage are some features that can be modified with additional controls.
Boiler needs to differ from business to business, and traditional boilers can be adapted and improved upon by boiler service firms.
Experienced firms can advise on the kind of controls and adaptations that would be most beneficial to your company.
The best boiler manufacturers make use of rapidly improving technology to design equipment that is cost effective, powerful, and environment friendly.
There is a large variety and quality in this line of products, making this a really good time for buyers of industrial boilers.
Thermax is a leading boiler manufacturer and servicer in India and globally.
The Boiler & Heater Group at Thermax is their biggest division, which provides equipment and solutions for power, process heating, and steam generation.
They offer systems and equipment on a turnkey basis, EPC packaging of balance of power plants, and service solutions for old boiler and process furnaces.



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