Specification of Vertical steam boiler
Drum Boiler
Tube Type Based Boilers (Pipes):
1. Fire Tube Boiler
In this boiler has two parts inside, namely the part of the tube which is the place where the combustion takes place and the barrel / barrel containing fluid. This type of fire pipe boiler has the characteristics of producing a low amount of steam and limited capacity.
The principle of action: The ignition process occurs in the pipe and the heat generated is delivered directly into the boiler which contains water.
Pros: The installation process is quite easy and does not require special settings, does not require large areas and has a low cost.
Disadvantages: Having a burning place that is difficult to reach when you want to be cleaned, low steam capacity and less efficient because a lot of heat is wasted.
2. Water Tube.
It has construction that is almost the same as the type of fire pipe, this type also consists of pipes and barrels, which distinguishes only the side of the pipe which is filled with water while the barrel side is where the combustion occurs. The characteristic of this type is to produce a relatively large amount of steam.
Working Principle: The ignition process occurs on the outside of the pipe, so that heat will be absorbed by the water flowing in the pipe.
Strengths: It has a large steam capacity, relatively higher efficiency and the furnace is easy to reach when it is cleaned.
Disadvantages: The initial investment cost is quite expensive, requires a large area and requires additional components in terms of handling water.
