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A boiler is a vessel that heats water to produce steam, and it can be either a permanent installation or a moveable unit depending on its intended use. Boilers are important because they provide the steam needed to power machinery and generate electricity, making them essential equipment in industrial operations and power plants.
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- Heat sources
- Materials
- Energy
- Boiler efficiency
- Input-output method (or, direct method)
- Heat-loss method (or, indirect method)
- Configurations
- Safety
- Superheated steam boiler
- Supercritical steam generator
- Accessories
- Boiler fittings and accessories
- Steam accessories
- Combustion accessories
- Other essential items
- Draught
- See also
- References
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thumb|A moveable (mobile) boiler(preserved, Historic Silver Mine in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland). thumb|A stationary boiler(United States).
A boiler is a closed vessel in which fluid (generally water) is heated. The fluid does not necessarily boil. The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications, including water heating, central heating, boiler-based power generation, cooking, and sanitation.