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In the Electric Power Industry, the boiler (boiler) is the heart of a Power Plant. Where, this steam boiler is the source of energy and the source of steam that will be used to process water into steam and drive a fan called a turbine. Here, we will discuss more about the steam boilers used in the Electric Power or Power Generation industry
What is a Steam Boiler?
A steam boiler or boiler is an energy conversion device that converts water into steam by heating. The heat required for the evaporation of water is obtained from the combustion of fuel in the boiler combustion chamber.
The steam or heat energy produced by the steam boiler can be used in all equipment that requires steam in the palm oil mill, especially turbines.
Getting to Know the Main Components of a Boiler
Boiler components are a set of tools or process units that are part of the boiler. Each component has a different function and is connected to other components according to the process flow. By understanding each component function in the boiler, you can find out the working principle of the boiler in more detail.
1. Drum Kettle, serves as a hot water reservoir and a place for steam to form. This drum holds saturated steam and water in a ratio between 50% water and 50% steam.
The boiler drum is installed with insulation so that the water is not carried away by the steam. Water that has a low temperature will fall to the bottom and water with a high temperature will rise to the top and then evaporate.
2. Superheater, is a place for drying steam, because the steam coming from the boiler drum is still wet so it cannot be used. The further heating process uses a superheater pipe which is heated at a temperature of 260°C to 350°C. With this temperature, the steam will become dry and can be used to drive turbines and other equipment.
3. Economizer
The economizer functions to absorb heat from the combustion gases after passing through the superheater. This water heating is carried out so that the temperature difference between the filling water and the water in the boiler drum is not too high, so there is no thermal stress (voltage that occurs due to heating) in the main drum. In addition, by utilizing combustion gases, it will increase the efficiency of the boiler and the steam formation process is faster.
4. Steam Air Heater
This component is a tool that functions to heat the air that is used to blow / blow the fuel so that it can burn completely. The air to be exhaled, before passing through the air heater, has the same temperature as the normal air temperature, which is 38°C. However, after going through the air heater, the air temperature will increase to 230°C.
Boiler Maintenance Method
Boiler maintenance is an activity so that the facilities or assets being treated are always in the desired state. The goal of the most effective and optimal treatment is the achievement of the following conditions:
• Increase production capability
• Maintain production quality without disturbing the smooth production
• Keeping the boiler working safely
• Ensure operational readiness of all equipment needed in an emergency at all times.
Boiler components that are not maintained properly and correctly will cause losses for the company. To avoid these losses, Synergy Solusi is here to assist your company in managing the risks that may occur due to boiler damage.
We are here to help your company to improve company performance through strategies and carry out proper boiler maintenance with several steps, namely preventive boiler maintenance (preventive maintenance), corrective boiler maintenance (corrective maintenance), reactive boiler maintenance (break down). (maintenance), early detection boiler maintenance (predictive maintenance), and also proactive boiler maintenance (proactive maintenance). fast.
