Here is a summary of how the boiler works:
- Water extraction: The boiler is fed with water. Water can be supplied through a municipal water supply, a well or a storage tank.
- Heating: Water is heated by a heat source such as a burner. Various heat sources such as natural gas, coal, fuel oil, or electricity can be used to heat water.
- Heat absorption: Water in contact with the heat source is heated and gradually reaches the boiling point.
- Steam production: At the boiling point, water turns into steam. The produced steam leaves the boiler through pipes.
- Pressure and temperature control: Steam pressure and temperature are regulated by control equipment such as safety valves and pressure and temperature gauges.
- Steam distribution: The steam produced is directed to consumer systems such as heating systems, steam turbines, or industrial processes.
- Water Drainage: The remaining water in the boiler called "sludge" is regularly drained.
