What is a boiler

A boiler is considered a device that generates heat, as well as a device that allows heat to be released by burning fuel. All current devices are made the same in design: a metal or cast iron body with a heat exchanger on the inside. The coolant (water, oil, mercury, air or water vapor), heated by a heat exchanger, enters the heating devices. This releases heat into the room or heats up the water.

What is a boiler

A boiler (except for the electric model) is a type of heat exchange device where the heating element is fuel and the heated element is the coolant.

According to the fuel that the boiler uses for its operation, it happens:

• solid fuel (pellet, wood, coal);
• liquid fuel (running on diesel or fuel oil);
• gas;
• electric;
• combined.

Where is the boiler used?

The boiler is used in steam engine engines (for example, in turbines of electrical stations or propulsion systems of steam locomotives), in factories for heating (for example, in textile or metallurgical industries), in agriculture for heating and producing hot water, for heating and water supply of residential buildings . The boiler is also used in public institutions that are equipped with a central gas pipeline and water supply. In addition, it is used where liquefied gas in special cylinders is used to power the heating system.

The scope of application of the boiler is not limited to the areas listed above. It is used in the wood processing industry, feed production, in the food industry for preparing and packaging finished products, in oil production and refining factories, and in furniture production.

The boiler is often used in poultry and livestock farms, in a medical factory for sterilizing clothing and packaging medicines, in light industry for dyeing and processing fabrics, in a building materials factory, on construction sites, for example, to heat bitumen or remove ice from fittings.

Important! In addition, the boiler is used in the fuel industry, for example, to unload fuel mixtures.

Why do you need a boiler?

There are many boilers and they all have their own purpose. Let's look at the most common types and their purpose. Thus, a steam boiler, which runs on electricity, is used to produce steam in the corresponding turbines. An industrial steam boiler is needed to meet technical production needs. By generating steam from steam generators, products are formed, the building is heated, and more. A steam boiler with a waste heat recovery function is used to produce steam for secondary energy resources and use it in the production cycle. It uses the heat from the exhaust steam of a gas turbine unit.

A boiler having two heat exchangers, primary and secondary, is used for heating and water heating. The same function is performed by a double-circuit gas boiler.

The scope of application of the hot water boiler is heating small rooms where there is no central heating, etc.

What can be replaced

Today there are many options for heating your home and obtaining warm water supply, even without using a boiler. In particular, these are devices that allow you to efficiently and efficiently heat a home. Basically, they run on the energy generated when fuel burns, turning it into heat. Thanks to this, the room is filled with heat.

Most often the boiler is replaced:

• steam system powered by main heating;
• autonomous gas or electric system;
• stove heating, for which any fuel is used;
• fireplace;
• autonomous heating system powered by the sun or wind;
• air conditioning.

You can choose your own heating and combine it, from radiators and pipes to a fireplace and a portable heater.

Let's consider each presented type of heating system used to replace the boiler.

1. Stove or fireplace. Both devices heat the room and water by burning wood or coal. To organize such a heating system, you will have to make a stove or buy a ready-made communication system and install it correctly. As a result, you can get economical and environmentally friendly equipment for heating, cooking and heating water. In this case, the stove can be made of brick or metal and immediately heat adjacent rooms.
2. Air conditioner. Not many people realize that an air conditioner heats the air well during the cold season. Moreover, its installation will require a minimum amount of time, unlike a boiler. However, the disadvantage of such equipment is the high cost of maintenance, as well as the heating of a small number of square meters of space.
3. Autonomous heating system with pipe and radiator systems connected to it.It can be obtained from the sun using devices called solar collectors. They are capable of converting solar energy into heat for the home. It can also be obtained from the force of the wind using a wind apparatus, consisting of a turntable with a generator and a battery device, or a wind station.

Important! These devices are suitable for efficiently heating a living space that is located away from the gas line.

You can warm up even without using a central heating system, pipes with boilers and radiators. This can be achieved by maximizing the insulation of the home, changing the usual wardrobe for the home and psychological heating.

Maximum home insulation includes insulating walls, adding heated floors to rooms, massive curtains on window openings, etc. Even when the boiler is operating, such nuances retain heat better and allow you to use the system economically.

Changing your home wardrobe routine includes starting to wear knitted sweaters, using blankets when relaxing, and using warming blankets with heating pads and warm drinks.

Psychological heating includes changing the design of the rooms, changing the overall color scheme of the rooms to warm shades, adding knitted decor and wooden accessories to the room, using aroma candles and taking photos of warm places. So, you can deceive yourself and force your body to psychologically receive heat.

In any case, you can find an option and a way to heat your home without a boiler. Such heating can warm you up even at sub-zero temperatures outside the window. Using the presented methods, you can heat your home even in the most difficult situation.