Boilers

Steam generator is a pressurized system in which water or other fluid is heated. The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications. Steam thus generated may be used directly as a heating medium, or as the working fluid in a prime mover to convert thermal energy to mechanical work, which in turn may be converted to electrical energy. Although other fluids are sometimes used for these purposes, water is by far the most common. Boilers find application in key industries sectors of oil & gas, power, steel, fertilizers, chemicals, cement etc. The Indian industry is capable of manufacturing various types and large capacity of utility boilers and auxiliaries. BHEL is the largest manufacturer of boilers in the country. It has the capacity to manufacture conventional steam generators for utilities ranging from 30 MW to 660 MW capacity and super critical boilers up to 800 MW capacity using coal, lignite, oil, natural gas or a combination of these fuels.