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PRESENTATION CONTENTS
What is critical condition??
Types of boilers.
Major differences between drum type & once
through boilers.
Advantages of once through boiler.
Effect of advanced cycles on boiler
components.
Conclusion.
Definition of critical Condition
Critical Point
Pr = 225.56 kg/cm2 Supercritical
T = 374.15 Deg.C
538 Deg C
Subcritical
Temperature (C)
Entropy
Types of boilers
Drum type
Once-through type
Design Types
NATURAL CONTROLLED
STEAM DRUM TO SUPERHEATER
ECON.
CIRC.
PUMP
FURNACE
WALLS
ONCE THROUGH
SEPARATOR • Natural circulation - well suited for < 175 kg/cm2
ECON.
• Controlled circulation - optimum solution for
reliable high-pressure subcritical operation
• Once-through technology
CIRC.
PUMP • Suitable for sub and supercritical cycles
DISTRIB.
HEADER
Drum type boiler
Natural Circulation Boiler
Circulation thru water walls by
thermo-siphon effect
Controlled Circulation Boiler
At higher operating pressures
just below critical pressure levels,
thermo-siphon effect supplemented
by pumps
Drum type boiler
Evaporator system
Low load circulation system
Separator
Once -thru Boiler
Evaporator system :