What are the hazards of operating a boiler at low load?
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What are the hazards of operating a steam boiler at low load? Low-load operation refers to a condition where the operating capacity still reaches 50% of the designed capacity.
Firstly, there is inefficiency; under energy-saving policies, such methods are clearly not suitable
First, operation at low load for extended periods results in the boiler water circulation not reaching the designed conditions, leading to poor cooling of the water wall and superheater, which affects operational safety. Second, the boiler operates ineconomically with low efficiency.