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Babcock and Wilcox Boiler
Babcock and Wilcox Boiler
Water tubes:
Water tubes are placed between the drum and furnace in an inclined position (at an angle of 10 to
15 degree) to promote water circulation. These tubes are connected to the uptake-header and the
down-comer as shown.
Baffles: The fire-brick baffles, two in number, are provided to deflect the hot flue gases.
Superheater: The boiler is fitted with a superheater tube which is placed just under the drum and
above the water tubes
Mud box: Mud box is provided at the bottom end of the down comer. The mud or sediments in
the water are collected in the mud box and it is blown-off time to time by means of a blow –off
cock.
Inspection doors: Inspection doors are provided for cleaning and inspection of the boiler.
Coal is fed to the grate through the fire door and is burnt.
The hot flue gases rise upward and pass across the left-side portion of the water tubes. The
baffles deflect the flue gases and hence the flue gases travel in the zig-zag manner (i.e., the hot
gases are deflected by the baffles to move in the upward direction, then downward and again in
the upward direction) over the water tubes and along the superheater. The flue gases finally
escape to atmosphere through chimney.
Water circulation:
That portion of water tubes which is just above the furnace is heated comparatively at a higher
temperature than the rest of it. Water, its density being decreased, rises into the drum through the
uptake-header. Here the steam and water are separated in the drum. Steam being lighter is
collected in the upper part of the drum. The water from the drum comes down through the down –
comer into the water tubes.
A continuous circulation of water from the drum to the water tubes and water tubes to the drum is
thus maintained. The circulation of water is maintained by convective currents and is known
as “natural circulation”.
A damper is fitted as shown to regulate the flue gas outlet and hence the draught.
The boiler is fitted with necessary mountings. Pressure gauge and water level indicator are
mounted on the boiler at its left end. Steam safety valve and stop valve are mounted on the top of
the drum. Blow-off cock is provided for the periodical removed of mud and sediments collected in
the mud box.