Boiler Types: Babcock and Wilcox Water Tube Boiler

What is the angle of inclination of the water tubes in a Babcock and Wilcox water tube boiler?

Where is the feed valve located in a Babcock and Wilcox water tube boiler?

How are the hot gases forced to move in a Babcock and Wilcox water tube boiler?

What type of material are the inclined water tubes made of in a Babcock and Wilcox water tube boiler?

What indicates the level of water in a Babcock and Wilcox water tube boiler?

What purpose does the hand hole in front of each tube serve in a Babcock and Wilcox water tube boiler?

How many 'U' tubes of steel are generally attached to one pair of headers in Sugden's superheater?

What happens to the valves when the steam is passed through the superheater?

What controls the path of gases in Sugden's superheater?

In what conditions can steam be available from a boiler?

What type of boiler is associated with Sugden's superheater?

How are the steel 'U' tubes arranged in Sugden's superheater?

What is the purpose of the antipriming pipe in a boiler system?

How does a Babcock Wilcox water tube boiler with a cross drum differ from one with a longitudinal drum?

What is the function of the baffle in the steam drum of a Stirling water tube boiler?

What role does the mud drum play in a Stirling water tube boiler?

Why are brick-wall baffles used in a boiler system?

What is a notable advantage of bent tube boilers over straight tube boilers?

How does the feed water move through a Stirling water tube boiler from the steam drum to the mud drum?

What is the function of the manhole provided at each end of the drum in a Stirling water tube boiler?

What is the main reason why scotch type marine boilers are popular?

Why are shell boilers preferred for applications requiring steam at pressures below 30 bar?

What is a unique feature of high pressure boilers related to the type of tubing used?

Which modern high pressure boiler feature helps increase the heat transfer process?

What is the main advantage of water tube boilers over shell boilers for high pressure applications?

In high pressure boiler plants, what is the primary method used for water circulation?

What is the main limitation of using natural circulation in high pressure boiler plants?

What is a key advantage of high-pressure boilers over low-pressure boilers in terms of steam temperature?

What is the main difference between a single-acting pump and a double-acting pump?

How are the feed pumps in a duplex direct-acting steam pump powered?

What is the function of an injector in a boiler system?

What does an economiser do in a boiler system?

How does a double feed pump differ from a rotary feed pump?

Why is an injector not suitable for large capacity high-pressure boilers?

What type of boiler has a dome-shaped top and a hemispherical crown providing maximum volume of space?

Why are hand-holes provided at the ends of each cross tube in boilers?

In which type of boiler does the sediment in water fall to the bottom, away from the hottest portion of furnace gases?

What is the purpose of the manhole in a boiler?

Which feature makes the Lancashire boiler commonly used in sugar mills and textile industries?

How are the combustion gases directed to pass through a number of horizontal tubes in the Cochran boiler?

What is the purpose of the fire bridge in a locomotive boiler?

In a locomotive boiler, what is the function of the superheater tubes?

What is the main function of a steam dome in a locomotive boiler?

Why can't natural draught be obtained in a locomotive boiler?

What purpose does the blast pipe serve in a locomotive boiler?

What are some common boiler mountings mentioned for a locomotive boiler?

What is one of the demerits mentioned for a locomotive boiler?

Why are pumps used in high-pressure boilers?

What is a key advantage of using small diameter tubes in large numbers in high-pressure boilers?

What is a major problem faced in LaMont boilers due to salt and sediment deposition?

How is feed water evaporated in a Loeffler boiler?

What is a distinguishing feature of Loeffler boilers compared to other types?

Which type of pump is commonly used as a feed pump in steam boilers according to the text?

Why are multiple steam drums not required in high-pressure boilers?

What does pressurised combustion do in terms of fuel firing rate?