Boiler Mountings and Accessories

Both mountings and accessories are the parts of boiler. They may sound
similar but have different work. In this article we will first differentiate
between boiler mountings and accessories, then we will understand each
of them in detail.
Difference between boiler mountings and boiler accessories
Boiler accessories are the auxiliary items which are required for proper and
efficient operation of the boiler.
Boiler mountings are the auxiliary items which are required for ensuring
safety of the boiler.
Boiler Accessories Boiler Mountings

They ensure boiler

They improve boiler efficiency safety

They are integral part of boiler but They are mounted on

not mounted on it boiler surface

They are not essential They are essential

Boiler mountings
As discussed earlier, boiler mountings are used for ensuring safety of the
boiler. Following are some important boiler mountings.
 Feed check valve
 Blow off valve (or Blow off cock)
 Safety valve
 Stop valve
 Pressure gauge
 Water level indicator or water level gauge
 Fusible plug
Boiler accessories
As discussed earlier, boiler accessories are used for proper and efficient
operation of the boiler. Following are some important boiler accessories.
 Feed pump
 Super-heater
 Economizer
 Air pre-heater
 Steam separator
 Steam trap
 Pressure reducing valve