Master the latest boiler knowledge: September boiler definition, classification, operation and maint

1. Boiler definition and classification

Definition: Boiler refers to a device that uses various fuels, electricity or other energy sources to heat the liquid contained to a certain parameter and provide heat energy in the form of an external output medium. Its scope includes pressure steam boilers, pressure hot water boilers and organic heat carrier boilers.

Classification:

By purpose: industrial boilers (used for industrial production and heating, etc.), power station boilers (used for power generation), ship boilers (used for ship power), locomotive boilers (used for locomotive power), etc.
By type of working fluid and its output state: steam boiler, hot water boiler, special working fluid boiler, etc.
By equipment level: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D boilers, different levels correspond to different parameter ranges.

2. Boiler composition and operation

Composition: Boilers are usually composed of boiler body, pipelines within the boiler range, safety accessories and instruments, auxiliary equipment and systems.

Operation instructions:

Boiler operation should strictly comply with relevant systems such as the "Electric Power Safety Work Regulations" and "Operation Regulations".
It is strictly forbidden to operate under overpressure and water shortage to ensure that the boiler operates in a safe, economical, stable and efficient state.
Take fire prevention measures in the boiler room and pay attention to safety hazards such as high temperature burns.

3. Boiler safety and management

Safety management:

The boiler must be equipped with special equipment safety management personnel and operators in accordance with regulations, and necessary safety education and assessment shall be carried out for them. Operators must be certified to work.
Establish safety management systems such as job responsibilities, hidden danger management, and emergency rescue, formulate operating procedures, and ensure the safe operation of special equipment.
Inspection and registration:

The boiler should obtain a use registration certificate before or within thirty days after it is put into use.
External inspection is carried out once a year, internal inspection is carried out once every two years, and water (resistance) pressure test is carried out according to the safety status of the boiler as needed.

4. Boiler maintenance and maintenance

Maintenance and maintenance:

Clean the boiler regularly to remove impurities in the steam-water system to prevent damage to the boiler and steam turbine.
The water inlet speed before the boiler is started should not be too fast, and the water inlet temperature should be controlled within a certain range to avoid equipment damage.
During the shutdown period, the boiler should be maintained, such as using wet protection or dry protection to prevent boiler corrosion.

5. Boiler energy saving and efficiency improvement

Energy-saving measures:

Strengthen combustion, improve combustion efficiency, and reduce incomplete combustion heat loss.
Reasonable air distribution to reduce smoke exhaust loss.
Ensure the quality of coal used in the boiler and reduce the heat loss of incomplete combustion of solids.
Efficiency improvement:

Adopt advanced combustion technology and equipment to improve the thermal efficiency of the boiler.
Strengthen operation analysis, optimize operation parameters, and maintain the best combustion operation conditions.
Strengthen inspection and maintenance work to ensure that the boiler operates in a safe, economical, stable and efficient state for a long time.

6. Boiler technology development trend

With the advancement of science and technology and the improvement of environmental protection requirements, boiler technology is also developing continuously. In the future, boiler technology will pay more attention to the development of high efficiency, environmental protection, and intelligence. For example, developing new combustion technologies, improving the level of automation control of boilers, and strengthening waste heat recovery and utilization will all help improve the efficiency and environmental performance of boilers.

In summary, as an important thermal energy equipment, boilers play an important role in industrial production, power generation and other fields. In order to ensure the safe operation and efficient use of boilers, it is necessary to continuously strengthen safety management, maintenance, energy conservation and consumption reduction, etc. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the latest developments in boiler technology, actively introduce and apply new technologies and equipment, and promote the continuous progress and development of boiler technology.

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Exploring the boiler factory

When we arrived at the factory, the first thing that caught our eyes was the well-arranged factory buildings and the busy and orderly production lines. The towering chimneys were particularly eye-catching under the blue sky and white clouds. They were not only the symbol of the factory, but also the symbol of energy conversion and transmission. Under the guidance of the staff, we put on safety equipment and prepared to go deep into the core area of boiler manufacturing.

Production workshop
Here the machines roared and sparks flew. The workers were skillfully operating various mechanical equipment, turning pieces of steel plates and pipes into huge boilers through complex processes such as cutting, welding, and assembly. I noticed that the entire production process was highly automated, and many links used robots, which not only improved production efficiency, but also ensured the stability and consistency of product quality.
Combustion chamber
The fuel is fully burned in the high-efficiency burner, releasing huge heat energy; and the heat exchanger cleverly uses this heat energy to heat the water through circulation to generate steam or hot water, providing a steady stream of power for industrial production. These complex and sophisticated system designs gave me a deeper understanding of the working principle of the boiler.

In addition to the production process, we also learned about the importance of boiler safety inspection and maintenance. The staff showed us various safety protection devices of the boiler, such as overpressure protection, overtemperature protection, water level alarm, etc. These devices play a vital role in the operation of the boiler and ensure the safe and stable operation of the equipment. At the same time, regular maintenance is also essential, which can effectively extend the service life of the boiler and improve operating efficiency.

As we go deeper into the factory, we feel more and more the profoundness of the boiler manufacturing industry. From the initial design planning, to every link of production and manufacturing, to the later safety inspection and maintenance, every link embodies the wisdom and sweat of countless people. It is these unknown craftsmen who have built the cornerstone of modern industry with their hands and wisdom.

National honor! Fangkuai Boiler won the honorary title of "National Advanced Unit for Factory A

Recently, the National Factory Affairs Disclosure Coordination Group issued the "Decision on Commending the National Advanced Units for Factory Affairs Disclosure and Democratic Management in 2021-2023", and Fangkuai Boiler won the honorary title of "National Advanced Unit for Factory Affairs Disclosure and Democratic Management in 2021-2023".

In recent years, Fangkuai Boiler has fully implemented the Party's guiding principle of relying wholeheartedly on the working class, vigorously promoted the procedural, institutionalized and standardized construction of factory affairs disclosure and democratic management, established a factory affairs disclosure leading group, established and improved the unified leadership of the party organization, and ensured the smooth development of factory affairs disclosure and democratic management.

In order to fully protect the right to know, the right to participate and the right to supervise of the workers, Fangkuai fully utilizes the official website, WeChat public account, and Douyin account platform to implement factory affairs disclosure through announcements, notifications, and public notices, and regularly conducts rationalization suggestion collection, collects the opinions and suggestions of employees, and effectively solves practical difficulties for employees and smooths the channels for employees to express their demands.

Fangkuai Boiler will continue to enrich the carriers and content of democratic management, enhance the effectiveness of factory affairs disclosure and democratic management, stimulate and mobilize employees' enthusiasm to make suggestions and contributions to the company's business development, and help the company achieve high-quality development.

Winning bid for 100-ton multi-energy coupling project with flue gas temperature as low as 20 degrees

Recently, Fangkuai Boiler won the bid for 100-ton multi-energy coupling project of Jiangsu Green Harbor Smart Agriculture Industrial Park with absolute advantage. The project uses Fangkuai flue gas source heat pump technology to integrate Fangkuai's independently developed Duao D6 series double-effect deep condensing vacuum hot water boiler with heat pump. Through the efficient synergy and complementary utilization of multiple energy forms, it achieves the perfect combination of ultra-high efficiency and ultra-low emissions.

Fangkuai flue gas source heat pump technology recovers latent heat and sensible heat by optimizing the combustion process and strengthening the waste heat recovery system. The thermal efficiency is as high as 112%, the exhaust temperature is as low as 20℃, and it also plays the role of flue gas whitening. Through the intelligent control system, Fangkuai D6 boiler can flexibly adjust different energy ratios according to actual needs, maximize energy utilization efficiency, and demonstrate the technological leadership of Fangkuai boiler in the context of achieving carbon neutrality goals. NOx<30mg/m³, meeting my country's most stringent environmental protection emission standards, and providing a new solution for the green development of the agricultural industry.

Fangkuai Duao D6 series boilers are designed to achieve excellent performance with flue gas temperature as low as 20 degrees. This technological breakthrough is of great significance for energy conservation and emission reduction. Fangkuai flue gas source heat pump system can recover a large amount of heat energy from the originally discarded flue gas, which is then used in multiple links such as heating and product processing. Compared with traditional heating methods, Fangkuai flue gas source heat pump system can save more than 10% energy, greatly reducing operating costs.

As the provider of this technology, Fangkuai Boiler's R&D team said that Fangkuai flue gas source heat pump system is an innovative practice based on the concept of deep recovery of industrial waste heat, aiming to provide cleaner and more efficient energy utilization solutions for all walks of life. It can be widely used in residential communities, regional heating single buildings, regional heating stations, large commercial complexes, industrial production and other heating projects.

In the future, Fangkuai Boiler will continue to explore more energy-saving and emission reduction technologies to help various industries transform to a low-carbon and environmentally friendly production model. Under the guidance of the "dual carbon" goal, we will consciously shoulder the historical mission, actively respond to challenges, and contribute "Fangkuai wisdom" to the country's smooth realization of the carbon neutrality goal!

Major milestone achieved: three 46MW high-efficiency water-tube hot water boilers successfully deliv

In this season of autumn and growing demand for heating, we have received exciting news - after careful design and rigorous testing, three high-efficiency water-tube hot water boilers with a total power of up to 138MW were officially shipped today. They will carry warmth and hope and travel all over the country to provide strong heating guarantees for the upcoming cold winter season.

The three 46MW water-tube hot water boilers shipped this time are not only the crystallization of technological innovation, but also a model of environmental protection and high efficiency. Using advanced water circulation technology and high-efficiency combustion systems, these boilers can achieve ultra-low emissions while ensuring strong heating capacity, greatly reducing the impact on the environment, actively responding to the national call for energy conservation and emission reduction, and promoting the development of green heating.

In terms of design, these boilers fully consider the convenience and safety of operation. The intelligent control system makes the operation simpler and more intuitive, reduces manual intervention, and improves operating efficiency; and strict safety protection measures ensure that the equipment can still operate stably in a complex and changeable working environment, escorting the safe use of users.

During the manufacturing process, we strictly follow the international quality management system standards. From raw material procurement to production and processing, and then to finished product testing, each process is carefully controlled to ensure that each boiler reaches the best quality. It is this persistent pursuit of quality that has earned us a good reputation and trust in the industry.

The three 46MW water tube hot water boilers shipped this time will be widely used in large public places such as schools, hospitals, residential communities, and commercial centers, providing residents and users in these areas with a warm and comfortable indoor environment. They can not only effectively alleviate the pressure of winter heating and improve the quality of life of residents, but also further promote the transformation and upgrading of my country's heating industry and promote the widespread application of clean energy.

Looking to the future, we will continue to uphold the development concept of "innovation, efficiency, environmental protection, and safety", continue to increase R&D investment, improve product performance, and provide users with better quality, efficient, and environmentally friendly heating solutions. At the same time, we also look forward to working with more partners to jointly promote the green and sustainable development of the heating industry and contribute our strength to building a beautiful China.

With the smooth delivery of three 46MW high-efficiency water tube hot water boilers, a new era of warmer and more environmentally friendly heating is coming to us. Let us hope that this warmth from the bottom of our hearts can be passed on to thousands of households and warm every cold winter day.

Fangkuai Boiler was invited to attend the 7th China Heating Academic Annual Conference 2024

From August 21 to 23, the "Seventh China Heating Academic Annual Conference" hosted by the Heating Technology Professional Committee of the China Urban Heating Association was grandly held in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. Fangkuai Boiler was invited to attend the conference as a supporting unit, and made a strong debut with the "Heating System Solution", attracting the attention of many experts and scholars.

This academic annual conference focused on heating policies and energy transformation under the dual carbon goals; low-carbon and zero-carbon heating modes and heat source substitution research; smart heating platform construction; heating and secondary network hydraulic balance and control technology and other topics.

Ms. Lu Jie, R&D Director of Fangkuai Boiler, was selected into the "China Heating Academic Annual Conference Papers (2024)" with "Comparison of Composite Industrial Waste Heat Recovery and Heating Utilization Schemes", and made important technical exchanges at the academic annual conference. On and off the stage, the collision of ideas and the integration of wisdom have pointed out the direction for the future development of heating technology! Each technology of Fangkuai embodies the innovative passion and wisdom of the technical R&D team, and demonstrates Fangkuai's keen observation and development capabilities of market demand.

46MWx3! Fangkuai "Smart" Manufacturing wins another new heating project!

Recently, Fangkuai Boiler won the bid for the procurement project of three 46MW water tube hot water boilers of Wuhai Thermal Power. Fangkuai continues to break new ground in the field of heating and is committed to building a more efficient and sustainable smart energy system.

The project has a short cycle and high difficulty. During the preparation process, the project team developed multiple sets of technical solutions based on the actual situation and difficulties of the user, continuously optimized the details of the solution, strictly controlled and comprehensively reviewed it. In order to do a good job in project cost control, guarantee the actual thermal energy demand of the user, and fully plan and reuse the user's existing resources, we finally won the bid with an absolute advantage.

Winning the bid this time further consolidates Fangkuai Boiler's leading position and significant advantages in the field of heating, and lays a solid foundation for the subsequent in-depth expansion of the heating market. Fangkuai Boiler will continue to adhere to the concept of "intelligent" manufacturing, create benchmark projects with high standards and strict requirements, go all out to ensure high-quality project delivery, and lead the heating industry towards a smarter, greener and more efficient future!

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Master the latest boiler knowledge: September boiler definition, classification, operation and maint