How can boilers be distinguished? For example, are heat transfer oil furnaces/solid waste incinerators considered boilers? Is there any clear definition?
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How can boilers be distinguished? For example, are heat transfer oil furnaces/solid waste incinerators considered boilers? Is there any clear definition?
A pot is a container for holding water, while a stove is a device for heating! Boilers are generally devices that convert thermal energy into steam and hot water through fuel combustion (or the residual heat of exhaust gases). A heat-conduction furnace merely raises the temperature of the oil; it does not produce steam or hot water, which is why it is considered a furnace. Solid waste incinerators generally have a boiler at the back for generating steam, so they are considered boilers as a whole.
Ovens and boilers are related concepts; a boiler is used to generate steam by burning fuel, while there are many different types of ovens. A solid waste furnace is a type of boiler, and a heat transfer oil furnace is also considered an oven.
I disagree with what was said above; take a look at the Regulations on Safety Supervision of Boilers – heat transfer oil boilers are covered by these regulations.
Yes, I see that some documents classify heat transfer oil furnaces as boilers as well, but according to many classification systems they are not considered such; it’s quite confusing