Steam Boilers Vs Generators 

Why Steam?

For some applications, traditional hot water boilers are not suitable. Steam is required. For this steam production, the user would need a Steam Boiler or Generator. Steam can be used to provide heating but also sterilization/cleaning (think hospitals). 

The Difference between Steam boilers and Generators 

If you need to physically see the difference the World Wide Web has some examples for you to look at, specifically cross-sectional diagrams. The main difference between the two is that a Steam Boiler has a larger capacity, it will contain much more water than a generator. With the generator, a feedwater pump is used to continuously pump feedwater through a coil. The Steam Boiler will have a larger body of water (in the steam drum) that is being turned into steam, this makes the boiler more dangerous. Whilst safer, the generator can’t provide the same kg/ph output as a generator. So it is not as simple as making the ‘safer’ choice, it will depend on your application. 

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