And again there is a waste of fuel necessary to blow off the brine frem the boiler in order to prevent incrustation; it has been suggested that the condensed steam may be used, and thus avoid the ...

The average capacity of boilers now being installed in power stations has risen to nearly 200,000 lb. of steam per hour. These work in conjunction with alternating current generators giving 30,000 ...

In a home with radiators, the boiler heats the water to produce steam. According to Energy.gov, circulating steam is a less efficient use of fuel than the alternative — heating the water just ...