What is the hourly fuel consumption of a fuel steam boiler?
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The hourly fuel consumption of a fuel steam boiler is equal to 3600 multiplied by the thermal power divided by the diesel calorific value and divided by the boiler efficiency. Types of fuel for fuel boilers: Currently, the fuel oils that can be burned in fuel boilers are light diesel and heavy oil. The boiling point range of light diesel is approximately 180-370 degrees Celsius, while heavy oil is the residual heavy oil left after extracting gasoline and diesel from crude oil. Its characteristics include large molecular weight and high viscosity. Features of fuel steam boilers: Automatic control. Modern fuel steam boilers mostly use PLC automatic controllers, with Chinese LCD screens and human-machine interfaces. Operators only need to set certain values for the boiler to achieve automatic operation and shutdown. At the same time, the boiler will automatically record operational data, providing references for engineers to troubleshoot boiler operation issues.
The hourly fuel consumption of oil-fired steam boilers is indeed not a fixed value, as it depends on multiple factors. For instance, boiler size matters - a small household model may consume just tens of liters, while large industrial boilers easily exceed 200 liters. Fuel type is also crucial, with heavy oil's higher calorific value resulting in lower consumption compared to diesel. Efficiency plays a major role too, as older boilers consume more while modern high-efficiency equipment saves fuel. We recommend checking nameplate data or installing a flow meter during actual operation for accurate measurement. Just like tuning a car engine, maintaining cleanliness and consistent operating temperature can significantly reduce consumption.
