A Study of Boiler Losses (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

In A Study of Boiler Losses, Kratz examines what keeps boilers from running at full efficiency and how to reduce those losses. The work documents experiments at a university power plant to understand boiler and furnace losses under different loads, depths of fuel bed, and drafts. It compares tests with fresh Mission Field coal and weathered coal from several mines to judge how weathering affects steaming quality and overall performance.

The report lays out a practical framework for evaluating where energy goes after coal is burned. It blends a detailed heat balance with measurements of gas composition, air leakage, and loss sources, offering a clear picture of how furnace and boiler losses interact and how improvements can raise overall efficiency. The material includes descriptions of the plant setup, the stoker and firing arrangement, and the methods used to conduct the tests.

What you’ll experience

• An explicit approach to separating furnace losses from boiler losses in a heat balance.


• Insights into how excess air and gas composition impact efficiency.


• Comparison of weathered versus fresh coal and its effect on steam generation.


• Diagrams and data supporting how depth of fuel bed and draft influence results.

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