What's the difference between hot-blast stove and steam boiler?
1. Medium
The medium of steam is water, and that of hot-blast stove is air.
2. Structure
As long as the hot-blast stove combustion system, there is a stove without a pot. A boiler consists of a boiler and a furnace.
3. System differences
Generally, hot-blast stoves have large volume, large floor space and high purchase cost. Steam system is more economical and common.
4. Scope of application
Hot-blast stove is often used for drying, shaping, drying and other processes, and steam boiler has a wider application range to meet the needs of various industries.
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