Combustion Efficiency
Combustion efficiency is the effectiveness of the burner only and relates to its ability to completely burn the fuel. The boiler has little bearing on combustion efficiency. A well-designed burner will operate with as little as 15% to 20% excess air, while converting all combustibles in the fuel to thermal energy.
Thermal Efficiency
Thermal efficiency is the effectiveness of the heat transfer in a boiler. It does not take into account boiler radiation and convection losses - for example, from the boiler shell, water column piping, etc.
Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency
Heating surface is one criterion used when comparing boilers. Boilers with higher heating surface per boiler horsepower tend to be more efficient. Traditional packaged boilers are offered with 5 square feet of heating surface per boiler horsepower as an optimum design for peak efficiency, but new design breakthroughs allow ZOZEN boilers to have increased efficiency using more effective heating surface and reducing the size of the footprint.
Conduction oil, commonly known as hot oil or heat transfer fluid, is an integral component in a broad range of industrial applications that require the transfer of thermal energy. This specialized fluid functions as an intermediary that carries heat from one point to another within a closed-loop system, ensuring the even distribution of heat across various machinery and equipment. Often, these oils are utilized in industries such as chemical processing, petrochemical plants, and manufacturing to...
Using artificially softened water in the heating circuit with your boiler can potentially cause issues and is not recommended.
Artificially softened water contains high levels of sodium ions, which can cause corrosion of the boiler and other components in the heating system. This corrosion can damage the boiler and other components, leading to leaks and reduced efficiency.
In addition, artificially softened water can cause problems with water pressure and flow rate, which can i...
Boiler economizers are devices that help to improve the efficiency of industrial boilers by recovering heat from the flue gas and transferring it to the boiler feedwater. In this article, we will explore how boiler economizers work and the benefits they offer. We will also introduce ZOZEN's boiler and economizer solutions that can help improve the energy efficiency of your industrial operations.
How Do Boiler Economizers Work?
A boiler economizer is essentially a heat exchanger that recovers w...
The coal-fired boiler uses coal as fuel. The consumption of coal is a key factor to measure the efficiency of boilers. Under the same condition, the coal-fired boiler with less coal consumption can save more costs for enterprises. However, the coal consumption of coal-fired boilers is related to many factors, such as the efficiency of the boiler, the calorific value of fuel coal and the degree of coal combustion.
Industrial heat exchangers come in a variety of sizes and styles, including:
Double pipe heat exchangers are the simplest exchangers used in industries. On one hand, these heat exchangers are cheap for both design and maintenance, making them a good choice for small industries. On the other hand, their low efficiency coupled with the high space occupied in large scales, has led modern industries to use more efficient heat exchangers like shell and tube or plate.
Shell-and-tube heat exchanger...
