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27 - Boiler systems

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Q: How does an economiser work?
A: In an economiser flue gas is led past a network of pipes with cold water, transferring heat from the flue gas to the water.
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Q: What is direct boiler feed?
A: Variable speed pumps equipped with level sensors to control the water level
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Q: Why are feed valves problematic?
A: Valves cause pressure loss, which increases energy consumption and requires larger pumps
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Q: What is the purpose of an economiser?
A: To harness the energy of the boiler’s flue gas and reuse it in other parts of the system
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Q: What is the purpose of the condenser?
A: To ensure that no pockets of steam remain in the condensate when returning to the Boiler house.
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Q: When does cavitation in the feed pumps occur?
A: Cavitation occurs when the pressure in the first impeller or pipes drops below the vapour pressure of the water.