About Boilers Series: #1. What is a Boiler?
What is a boiler? Let’s look at a few definitions from around the internet:
The ABMA (American Boiler Manufacturers Association) definition of a boiler is:
What is a Boiler?
A pressure vessel that provides a heat transfer surface (generally a set of tubes) between the combustion products and the water. A boiler is usually integrated into a system with many components.
https://www.abma.com/boiler-101
Science Direct and the Encyclopedia of Energy defines boilers as:
What is a Boiler?
Industrial Boilers produce steam or hot water for space and process heating and for the generation of mechanical power and electricity. According to Science Direct and The Encyclopedia of Energy, 2004
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/industrial-boiler
Wikipedia defines a Boiler as:
What is a boiler?
A boiler is a closed vessel in which fluid ( generally water) is heated. The fluid does not necessarily boil. the heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes and heating applications, including water heating, centrla heating, boiler based power generation, cooking and sanitation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiler#mw-head
Merriam Webster Dictionary Definition of boiler:
Definition of boiler boil·er | \ ˈbȯi-lər \
1: one that boils
2a: a vessel used for boiling
b: the part of a steam generator in which water is converted into steam and which consists usually of metal shells and tubes
c: a tank in which water is heated or hot water is stored
dchiefly British : FURNACE
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boiler
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Next up in our “About Boilers” Series, we are talking more in depth about boiler components. Then we will dive into uses and specific industries and applications. Stay tuned!
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