Boiler mountings - Thermal Engineering - II ME8595

1. Prepared by
E.SIVAPRAKASH, AP/MECH
KNCET

2. BOILER MOUNTINGS
 Following are the common boiler mountings used
Pressure gauge
Water level indicator
Safety valve
Fusible plug
Steam stop valve

3. Pressure Gauge
Pressure gauge
is used to read
the pressure in
boiler.
It controls
boiler operation

4. Water Level
Indicator
Water level
indicator is used to
measure level of
water in water drum
and tube.

5. Safety valve
Safety valve is used
to bypass the steam
under critical
condition.

6. Fusible plug
Fusible plug
present in furnace
and measures
furnace
temperature.

7. Steam stop
valve
It is used to
control the steam
under risk
condition.