A look at packaged boilers

Journal Article · Fri Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning

OSTI ID:194261

Slattery, L T ^[1]

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1. Sargent and Lundy Engineers, Chicago, IL (United States)

The transfer of energy in the form of steam or hot water is an integral part of many operations requiring heat energy. Most of this steam and hot water is generated in boilers. Often the terms steam generator and hot water generator are used to differentiate between units that make steam from those that provide hot water. There are a number of boiler types and a wide range of capacities. At the small end of the spectrum are small packaged, low-pressure, wall-hung hydronic models of only a few thousand Btu.h input. At the other end are giant field-erected, utility company steam generators that produce superheated steam at rates of millions of pounds per hour at pressures that can exceed 3,200 psig with steam temperatures of 1,000 F or more. This article will deal with packaged boilers generally used for space heating and industrial process applications because the majority of commercial, institutional, and industrial thermal needs can be met with packaged boilers. The basic boiler types and fuel options will also be presented along with guidelines for selection and installation.

• OSTI ID: 194261
• Journal Information: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning, Journal Name: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 67; ISSN HPAOAM; ISSN 0017-940X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
BOILERS
DESIGN
FUEL SUPPLIES
PERFORMANCE
PROCESS HEAT
SPACE HEATING
STEAM GENERATORS
WATER HEATERS