Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute Of Engineering And Technology

Subject: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Continuous Assessment -1(CA1)
Academic Session: 2022-23 (Even Sem)

Prepared by-
BOILER ITS TYPES AND
SUDIPTA MAITY
WORKING PRINCIPLE
University Roll Number: 35500720055
Registration Number: 203550100720001
Paper Name: Power Plant Engineering
Paper Code: (PE-ME 801B) DEPT.– MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Teacher Name: Dr. Santosh Kr. Dash Year & Semester: 4th, 8th sem
 INTRODUCTION

A Boiler is a closed vessel in which water or other suitable liquid is heated to generate steam or vapour.
The steam or vapour is then exited and is used for various purposes like heating applications (water
heating, central heating), power generation or even for cooking and other purposes which could be
domestic or industrial.
TYPES OF BOILER
 FIRE TUBE BOILER

A fire-tube boiler is a type of

boiler in which hot gases pass
from a fire through one or more
tubes running through a sealed
container of water. The main
application of Fire Tube Boilers
used in marines, railways, and
industrial sectors.
 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF FIRE TUBE BOILER

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• The Fire-tube boiler is in a simple design.
• It is cheaper than the water tube boiler.
• The maintenance cost is low.
• The procedure for cleaning is very simple.
• To operate a fired boiler, no need for skilled
• The fluctuation of load cannot be easily handled.
• The rate of steam generation is low.
• A Fire boiler is used in small power plants.
• The maximum working pressure (20 bar)
comparatively water tube boiler.
• Overall efficiency is up to 75% only.

operators. Semi-skilled operators can operate.

• Feedwater treatment is not very essential.

WATER TUBE BOILER

It is a type of boiler in which water

circulates in tube. Fuel is burned inside the
furnace, creating hot gas which passes
through the tube and boils water for
generating steam. The water-tube boiler is
used at several places Such as paper mill,
Sugar mill, a textile factory, Central heating
enterprise, Chemical industry, in the power
plant.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF WATER TUBE BOILER

Advantages:

• Small water content

• Small diameter tubes and steam drum

• Able to produce superheated steam

• Customizable design (flexibility)

Disadvantages:

• More complex construction

• Complex control systems required

COMPARISON BETWEEN FIRE TUBE AND WATER TUBE
BOILER
Basis for comparison
Position of water and hot gases
Operating pressure
Rate of steam generation
Suitability
Chance of explosion
Floor space requirement
Fire tube boiler
Hot gases inside the tubes and
water outside the tubes
Limited to 25 bar
Lower
Not suitable for large power
plant
Less due to low pressure
More
Water tube boiler
Water inside the tubes and hot
gases outside the tubes
More than 125 bars
Higher
Suitable for large power plant
More due to low pressure
Less
 SELECTION OF A BOILER

While selecting a boiler the following factors should be considered:

• The working pressure and quality Of steam required

• Steam generation rate

• Floor area available

• Accessibility for repair and inspection

• Comparative initial cost

• Erection facilities

• The probable load factor

• The fuel and water available

CONCLUSION

Boilers are a crucial component in many heating and industrial systems, and their proper operation
and maintenance are essential for safe and efficient performance.
THANK YOU