Steam Generator VS Steam Boiler

Some people are confused about the steam boiler and steam generator boiler, though in some degree a steam boiler generator belongs to steam boiler, there is quite a difference in where the two types of boilers should preferable be used, and it eventually leads to significant advantages by making the right choice.

Steam Generator VS Industrial Steam Boiler

Industrial steam generator:

A steam generator can be a source of low pressure steam for a variety of commercial and industrial applications, and sometimes it can be used in place of a conventional boiler. It is a device that uses a heat source to boil liquid water and convert it into its vapor phase, referred to as steam. The heat may be derived from the combustion of a fuel such as coal, petroleum fuel oil, natural gas, municipal waste or biomass, a nuclear fission reactor and other sources.

horizontal or vertical steam generator

The advantages using a steam generator compared to conventional steam boilers are:

Easy to operate - normally no requirement for boiler authorisation
Rapid start-up and establishing full steam pressure
Compact and easy to adapt in the existing machinery arrangement
Price attractive - especially at low steam rates.

Industrial steam boiler:

An industrial steam boiler is also a device of steam generating, while the capacity is much wider and it can be designed as a higher pressure compared with the steam generator. In China, if the volume <30L, we call it a steam generator; if >30L, then it belongs to steam boiler. Steam boilers are generally applied in industrial applications and meet their requirement of high temperature high pressure. ZBG can provide types of steam boilers burning natural gas, heavy oil, light oil, coal, biomass, waste heat, etc. What’s more, the steam boilers manufactured by our company are strictly fabricated and inspected, much more safer and higher combustion efficiency.

typical gas and oil fired steam boiler

The advantages using a steam boiler instead of steam generator:

Larger capacity-ZBG can provide 1 - 400 ton steam boilers for your need
Higher pressure-steam boiler can be designed as high pressure or even sub-critical pressures
Various types-it can be packaged,assembled, field assembled varying from its actual capapcity
Wider application-especially used in industries, like textile industry, paper plant, chemical industry, power plant, etc.

Steam boiler manufacturer in China

ZBG is a leading industrial boiler manufacturer and supplier in China, we look forward to hearing from you and serving your steam generating needs with our professional and experienced staff. For more steam boiler and steam generator information, please contact us via sale@zgvessel.com or call 86-371-86062323!