The document discusses the different types of centrifugal fans used in power plant boilers. It describes the purpose of boilers in converting water to steam using heat from fuel combustion. It outlines the major types of draft fans - forced draft fans which force air into the system and induced draft fans which draw exhaust gases out. These include backward curved and airfoil centrifugal fans. It also discusses primary air fans which supply air for fuel conveying and flue gas recirculation fans which reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by recirculating exhaust gases back into the combustion chamber. Centrifugal fans of various types are used depending on system requirements.