Thermal Engineering Lab Manual
Thermal Engineering Lab Manual
Thermal Engineering Lab Manual
Year: 2013-14
THERMAL ENGINEERING
LAB MANUAL
3RD YEAR B.TECH I-SEMESTER
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PREFACE
The primary purpose of the laboratory ‘THERMAL ENGINEERING’ is to show students
their operational procedures. These values can be further used to determine other fuel
properties. In order that students have a fairly good understanding of the theory
underlying the experiments, the entire course is designed such that classroom lectures
precede lab work. Students are advised to pay close attention in class so that they
LAB POLICY
GROUPS
Students will be formed into groups of three or four on the first lab day. Once a
student has signed up with a group, he or she may not change groups without prior
LAB REPORTS
You will perform the experiment in group, and turn in ONE REPORT PER GROUP. Your
perform the experiment and duplicate your results by reading your report. DO NOT
"adjust" your data to make them fit what you believe to be an acceptable value. Your
significantly from reference values you should check your settings carefully (calibration,
wrong units, wrong calculations, etc.), and do the experiment again. Try to explain
REPORT FORMAT:
The report must be hand written. A report should include the following in order
2. Experiment Title
4. Due Date
D. Experimental procedure that explains briefly the procedure of how the experiment
E. Experimental and/or calculated results. (Include all data you have taken, a
sample calculation, and the results) The result table must be presented in
tabular form. Also, all calculations and graphical work (e.g. graph) must be
hand written/drawn.
G. Conclusions, wherein you write what you learned from the experiment. Your
experimental results
Lab reports are due at the beginning of next lab. Late lab reports will not be accepted.
Note: In order to get a good grade in the lab, please follow the instructions listed
below:
1. Read about the lab prior to the beginning of the lab. Do each lab with an
attitude of learning.
2. Please bring your lab manual to the lab. Each group should have at least one
3. Students are advised to bring blank and graph papers to the lab, on which
**Remember, the lab grade is 20% of your final grade. Doing well in lab will help
“Nothing worthwhile will ever be achieved without deep thought and hard work”
ATTENDANCE:
We want to maintain the high quality conditions of this lab for the students in future
SAFETY:
For your own safety, please wear the pants and shoes that cover toes for this Lab. The safety
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
2. Dress code: Students must come to the laboratory wearing: (1) trousers, (ii)
half-sleeve tops and (iii) Leather shoes.
Half pants, loosely hanging garments and slippers are not allowed.
3. To avoid any injury, the student must take the permission of the laboratory staffs
before handling the machines.
6. At the end of each experiment, the student must take initials from the staff on your
data/observations.
8. Each member of any group must submit lab report even if the experiment has
been performed in a group.
10. Student can check their laboratory reports after correction for discussion.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
SN NAME OF THE EXPERIMENT
1. I.C. ENGINE VALVE TIMING DIAGRAM
2. I.C. ENGINE PORT TIMING DIAGRAM
3. I.C. ENGINE PERFORMANCE TEST ON SINGLE CYLINDER 4
STROKE DIESEL ENGINE
4. PERFORMANCE TEST ON SINGLE CYLINDER 2 – STROKE PETROL
ENGINE
5. MORSE TEST ON 4 - CYLINDER 4 - STROKE PETROL ENGINE
6. EVALUATION OF ENGINE FRICTION BY CONDUCTING
MOTORING/RETARDATION TEST ON SINGLE CYLINDER 4 STROKE
DIESEL ENGINE
7. HEAT BALANCE TEST ON SINGLE CYLINDER 4 STROKE DIESEL
ENGINE
8. DETERMINATION OF AIR/FUEL RATIO AND VOLUMETRIC
EFFICIENCY ON 4-STROKE DIESEL ENGINE
9. DIS-ASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY OF I.C. ENGINE
10. PERFORMANCE TEST ON RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR
11. STUDY OF BABCOCK-WILCOX BOILER
Experiment No. 1
I.C. ENGINE
VALVE TIMING DIAGRAM
AIM:
PROCEDURE:
Observations
Calculations
1. Diameter of the flywheel, D
S x 360
= D x
Where,
S = Arc length, mm
RESULT:
Experiment No. 2
I.C. ENGINE
PORT TIMING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE:
Observations:
RESULT:
Experiment No. 3
INTRODUCTION
A machine, which uses heat energy obtained from combustion of
fuel and converts it into mechanical energy, is known as a Heat
Engine. They are classified as External and Internal Combustion
Engine. In an External Combustion Engine, combustion takes place
outside the cylinder and the heat generated from the combustion of
the fuel is transferred to the working fluid which is then expanded to
develop the power. An Internal Combustion Engine is one where
combustion of the fuel takes place inside the cylinder and converts
heat energy into mechanical energy. IC engines may be classified
based on the working cycle, thermodynamic cycle, speed, fuel, cooling,
method of ignition, mounting of engine cylinder and application.
3. Rota meters of range 15LPM & 10LPM are used for direct
measurement of water flow rate to the engine and calorimeter
respectively.
EXPERIMENTATION:
AIM:
The experiment is conducted to
a. To study and understand the performance characteristics of the
engine.
b. To draw Performance curves and compare with standards.
PROCEDURE:
OBSERVATIONS:
Sl. No. T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
CALCULATIONS:
Where,
SG of Diesel is = 0.827
Xcc is the volume of fuel consumed = 10ml
t is time taken in seconds
2. Heat Input, HI
Engine output BP = 2 NT kW
60000
Where,
N is speed in rpm
T = F x r x 9.81 N-m
r = 0.15m
IP = BP + FP
TABULATION:
Sl. Input Output SFC Brake Thermal Mechanical
Power Power Efficiency Efficiency
1
2
3
4
5
RESULT:
Graphs to be plotted:
1) SFC v/s BP
2) ηbth v/s BP
3) ηmech v/s BP
4) ηvol v/s BP
PRECAUTIONS:
7. Repeat the step 1 to 6 for different percentages of loading (say 50% &
75%)
8. Draw the graph of SPEED vs TIME OF SPEED DROP for different
loading conditions.
9. From the graph note the time for given speed difference (Say 100, 200
or any rpm) for no load and load condition and do the calculations as
mentioned below.
CALCULATIONS:
1. Frictional Torque, Tf
Where,
= Torque at the given load, Nm.
= Frictional Torque, Nm.
t3 = time for reduction of speed at given load.
t2 = time for reduction of speed at no load.
2. Friction Power, FP
Experiment No. 4
PERFORMANCE TEST ON
SINGLE CYLINDER 2 – STROKE
PETROL ENGINE
PERFORMANCE TEST ON
SINGLE CYLINDER 2 – STROKE PETROL
ENGINE
INTRODUCTION
A machine, which uses heat energy obtained from combustion of
fuel and converts it into mechanical energy, is known as a Heat
Engine. They are classified as External and Internal Combustion
Engine. In an External Combustion Engine, combustion takes place
outside the cylinder and the heat generated from the combustion of
the fuel is transferred to the working fluid which is then expanded to
develop the power. An Internal Combustion Engine is one where
combustion of the fuel takes place inside the cylinder and converts
heat energy into mechanical energy. IC engines may be classified
based on the working cycle, thermodynamic cycle, speed, fuel, cooling,
method of ignition, mounting of engine cylinder and application.
EXPERIMENTATION:
AIM:
The experiment is conducted to
c. To study and understand the performance characteristics of the
engine AND
d. To draw Performance curves and compare with standards.
PROCEDURE:
OBSERVATIONS:
Sl. Temperature, °C
No. T1 T2
CALCULATIONS:
Where,
SG of Petrol is = 0.71
Xcc is the volume of fuel consumed = 10ml
t is time taken in seconds
2. Heat Input, HI
BP = n x3600 kW
K x T x m
Where,
n = No. of revolutions of energy meter (Say 5)
K = Energy meter constant
T = time for 5 rev. of energy meter in seconds
ηm = efficiency of belt transmission = 80%
where,
Qa = Actual volume of air taken
Qa = Cd a √ (2gHa)
Where,
Cd = Coefficient of discharge of orifice = 0.62
a = area at the orifice, = (∏(0.015) /4)
Ha = head in air column, m of air.
TABULATION:
Sl. Input Output SFC Brake Volumetric
Power Power, Thermal efficiency
BP Efficiency
1
2
3
4
RESULT:
Graphs to be plotted:
5) SFC v/s BP
6) ηbth v/s BP
7) ηvol v/s BP
PRECAUTIONS:
Experiment No. 5
MORSE TEST ON
4 - CYLINDER 4 - STROKE PETROL
ENGINE
MORSE TEST ON
4 - CYLINDER 4 - STROKE PETROL ENGINE
INTRODUCTION
A machine, which uses heat energy obtained from combustion
of fuel and converts it into mechanical energy, is known as a Heat
Engine. They are classified as External and Internal Combustion
Engine. In an External Combustion Engine, combustion takes place
outside the cylinder and the heat generated from the combustion of
the fuel is transferred to the working fluid which is then expanded
to develop the power. An Internal Combustion Engine is one where
combustion of the fuel takes place inside the cylinder and converts
heat energy into mechanical energy. IC engines may be classified
based on the working cycle, thermodynamic cycle, speed, fuel,
cooling, method of ignition, mounting of engine cylinder and
application.
4) Rota meters of range 15LPM & 10LPM are used for direct
measurement of water flow rate to the engine and calorimeter
respectively.
EXPERIMENTATION:
AIM:
The experiment is conducted to
e. To study and understand the performance characteristics of the
engine.
f. To draw Performance curves and compare with standards.
PROCEDURE:
e. Temperatures.
Repeat the experiment for other loadings.
1. After the completion release the load (while doing so release the
accelerator) and then switch of the engine
and the panel.
2. *Allow the water to flow for few minutes and then turn it off.
*Note:
Allow water only to the calorimeter and not to the engine.
3. Remove earthing connection of the battery and the starter key.
OBSERVATIONS:
Sl. T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
No.
CALCULATIONS:
Where,
SG of Petrol is = 0.71
Xcc is the volume of fuel consumed = 10ml
t is time taken in seconds
2. Heat Input, HI
Where,
Calorific Value of Petrol= 43120 kJ/kg
BP = W x N x 0.80 kW
2000
Where,
W = Load carried by the dynamometer
= Load indicator Reading in kg
N = Speed of the engine, rpm
TABULATION:
Sl. Input Output SFC Brake Mechanical Volumetric
Power Power Thermal Efficiency efficiency
Efficiency
1
2
3
4
5
RESULT:
Graphs to be plotted:
1) SFC v/s BP
2) ηbth v/s BP
3) ηmech v/s BP
4) ηvol v/s BP
PRECAUTIONS:
OBSERVATION:
Sl. Initial Final Load after cylinder cut – off
Speed
No. Load 1st Cyl 2nd Cyl. 3rd Cyl 4th Cyl
1.
2.
3.
CALCULATION:
1. Brake Power , BP
BP = W x N x 0.8 kW
2000
Where,
W = Load carried by the dynamometer
= Load indicator Reading in kg
N = Speed of the engine, rpm
1. Indicated Power , BP
IP = IP1 + IP2 + IP3 + IP4 kW
Where,
IP1 = BP – BP1
IP2 = BP – BP2
IP3 = BP – BP3
IP4 = BP – BP4
Experiment No. 6
INTRODUCTION
9. Rota meters of range 15LPM & 10LPM are used for direct
measurement of water flow rate to the engine and calorimeter
respectively.
11. A separate air box with orifice assembly is provided for regularizing
and measuring the flow rate of air. The pressure difference at the
orifice is measured by means of Manometer.
EXPERIMENTATION:
AIM:
The experiment is conducted to evaluate engine friction by conducting
motoring/retardation test on single cylinder 4- stroke diesel engine.
PROCEDURE:
Motoring Test
14. In the motoring test, the engine is first run up to the desired
speed by its own power and allowed to remain at the given
speed and load conditions for some time so that oil, water, and
engine component temperatures reach stable conditions.
15. The power of the engine during this period is absorbed by a
swinging field type electric dynamometer, which is most suitable
for this test.
16. The fuel supply is then cut-off and by suitable electric-switching
devices the dynamometer is converted to run as a motor to drive
for ‘motor’ the engine at the same speed at which it was
previously running.
17. The power supply to the motor is measured which is a measure
of the fhp of the engine. During the motoring test the water
supply is also cut-off so that the actual operating temperatures
are maintained.
18. OBSERVATIONS:
19.
Sl. Speed, Load Applied Manometer Time for
No. rpm Reading 10cc of
F1 F2 h1 h2 fuel
F= hw =
(F1~F2) collected, t
(h1+h2)
sec
20.
Sl. T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
No.
CALCULATIONS:
Where,
SG of Diesel is = 0.827
Xcc is the volume of fuel consumed = 10ml
t is time taken in seconds
2. Heat Input, HI
Engine output BP = 2 NT kW
60000
Where,
N is speed in rpm
T = F x r x 9.81 N-m
r = 0.15m
Qth
where,
Qa = Actual volume of air taken = Cd a √ (2gHa)
Where,
Cd = Coefficient of discharge of orifice = 0.62
a = area at the orifice, = (∏(0.02) /4)
Ha = head in air column, m of air.
TABULATION:
Sl. Input Output SFC Brake Mechanical Volumetric
Power Power Thermal Efficiency efficiency
Efficiency
1
2
3
4
5
RESULT:
Graphs to be plotted:
1) SFC v/s BP
2) ηbth v/s BP
3) ηmech v/s BP
4) ηvol v/s BP
PRECAUTIONS:
6. Next, Load the engine at 25% of the full load and repeat the
steps 1 to 5.
7. Repeat the step 1 to 6 for different percentages of loading
(say 50% & 75%)
8. Draw the graph of SPEED vs TIME OF SPEED DROP for
different loading conditions.
9. From the graph note the time for given speed difference (Say
100, 200 or any rpm) for no load and load condition and do
the calculations as mentioned below.
CALCULATIONS:
1. Frictional Torque, Tf
Where,
= Torque at the given load, Nm.
= Frictional Torque, Nm.
t3 = time for reduction of speed at given load.
t2 = time for reduction of speed at no load.
2. Friction Power, FP
Experiment No. 7
INTRODUCTION
A machine, which uses heat energy obtained from combustion of
fuel and converts it into mechanical energy, is known as a Heat
Engine. They are classified as External and Internal Combustion
Engine. In an External Combustion Engine, combustion takes place
outside the cylinder and the heat generated from the combustion of
the fuel is transferred to the working fluid which is then expanded to
develop the power. An Internal Combustion Engine is one where
combustion of the fuel takes place inside the cylinder and converts
heat energy into mechanical energy. IC engines may be classified
based on the working cycle, thermodynamic cycle, speed, fuel, cooling,
method of ignition, mounting of engine cylinder and application.
4. Rota meters of range 15LPM & 10LPM are used for direct
measurement of water flow rate to the engine and calorimeter
respectively.
EXPERIMENTATION:
AIM:
The experiment is conducted to check the heat balance of I.C. Engine
PROCEDURE:
13. Allow the water to flow for few minutes and then turn it off.
OBSERVATIONS:
Sl. T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
No.
CALCULATIONS:
Where,
SG of Diesel is = 0.827
Engine output BP = 2 NT kW
60000
Where,
N is speed in rpm
T = F x r x 9.81 N-m
r = 0.15m
4. Specific Fuel Consumption, SFC
SFC = mf x 3600 kg/kW – hr
BP
The point where it cuts the brake power axis till the zero point
will give the Power losses (Friction Power loss)
With this the IP can be found using the relation:
IP = BP + FP
where,
Qa = Actual volume of air taken = Cd a √ (2gHa)
Where,
Cd = Coefficient of discharge of orifice = 0.62
a = area at the orifice, = (∏(0.02) /4)
Ha = head in air column, m of air.
TABULATION:
Sl. Input Output SFC Brake Mechanical Volumetric
Power Power Thermal Efficiency efficiency
Efficiency
1
2
3
4
5
2. Heat to BP --- B
B = kW
Where
mwe = cooling water flow rate to the engine from
Rotameter
= LPM1/60 kg/sec
Where
mwc = water flow rate in kg/sec
= LPM2/60 kg/sec
Cpw = Specific Heat of water
Ta = Engine surrounding temperature.
Tgci = Gas inlet temp to calorimeter
Tgco = Gas outlet temp from calorimeter
Tci = Water Inlet temp to calorimeter
Tco = Water outlet temp from calorimeter
5. Heat Unaccounted
E = A – (B+C+D) kW
RESULT:
PRECAUTIONS:
Experiment No. 8
AIM: To determine A/F Ratio and Volumetric Efficiency on the four stroke
twin cylinder diesel engine
INSTRUMENTATION:
2. Rota meters of range 15LPM & 10LPM are used for direct
measurement of water flow rate to the engine and calorimeter
respectively.
PROCEDURE:
FUEL MEASUREMENT
The fuel supplied from the main fuel tank through a measuring burette with
3 way manifold system. To measure the fuel consumption of the engine fill
the burette by opening the cock measure the time taken to consume X cc of
fuel.
The suction side of the engine is connected to an Air tank. The atmospheric
air is drawn into the engine cylinder through the air tank. The manometer is
provided to measure the pressure drop across an orifice provided in the
intake pipe of the Air tank. This pressure drop is used to calculate the
volume of air drawn into the cylinder. (Orifice diameter is 20 mm)
OBSERVATIONS:
Sl. Speed, Load Applied Manometer Time for
No. rpm Reading 10cc of
F1 F2 h1 h2 fuel
F= hw =
(F1~F2) collected, t
(h1+h2) sec
Sl. T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
No.
CALCULATIONS:
Where,
SG of Diesel is = 0.827
Xcc is the volume of fuel consumed = 10ml
t is time taken in seconds
Heat Input, HI
Engine output BP = 2 NT kW
60000
Where,
N is speed in rpm
T = F x r x 9.81 N-m
r = 0.15m
Volumetric efficiency,
ηvol%
ηvol % = Qa x 100
Qth
where,
Qa = Actual volume of air taken = Cd a √ (2gHa)
Where,
Cd = Coefficient of discharge of orifice = 0.62
a = area at the orifice, = (∏(0.02) /4)
Ha = head in air column, m of air.
Ma/Mf =
TABULATION:
PRECAUTIONS:
Experiment No. 9
AIM:
Dismantling and reassembling of a 4 stroke petrol engine.
Apparatus:
Spanner set, Work bench, screw driver, spark plug spanner,
spark plug cleaner, tray, kerosene oil, cotton waste, hammer, oil
can etc.
Theory:
In 1878, a British engineer introduced a cycle which could be completed in
two strokes of piston rather than four strokes as is the case with the four-
stroke cycle engines.
In this engine suction and exhaust strokes are eliminated. Here instead of
valves, ports are used. The exhaust gases are driven out from engine
cylinder by the fresh charge of fuel entering the cylinder nearly at the end of
the working stroke.
Cylinder, Cylinder head, Piston, Piston rings, Gudgeon pin, Connecting rod,
Crankshaft, Crank, Engine bearing, Crank case, Flywheel etc.
Cylinder Head
Also referred to as the top end, the cylinder head houses the pistons, valves,
rocker arms and camshafts.
Valves
A pair of valves, used for controlling fuel intake and exhaust, is controlled by
a set of fingers on the camshaft called lobes. As the intake valve opens, a
mixture of fuel and air from the carburetor is pulled into the cylinder. The
exhaust valve expels the spent air/fuel mixture after combustion.
Camshaft
Usually chain or gear-driven, the camshaft spins, using its lobes to actuate
the rocker arms. These open the intake and exhaust valves at preset
intervals.
The Piston
The piston travels up and down within the cylinder and compresses the
air/fuel mixture to be ignited by a spark plug. The combustive force propels
the piston downward. The piston is attached to a connecting rod by a wrist
pin.
Piston rings:
These are circular rings which seal the gaps made between the piston and
the cylinder, their object being to prevent gas escaping and to control the
amount of lubricant which is allowed to reach the top of the cylinder.
Gudgeon-pin:
This pin transfers the thrust from the piston to the connecting-rod small-end
while permitting the rod to rock to and fro as the crankshaft rotates.
Connecting-rod:
This acts as both a strut and a tie link-rod. It transmits the linear pressure
impulses acting on the piston to the crankshaft big-end journal, where they
are converted into turning-effort.
Crankshaft
The crankshaft is made up of a left and right flywheel connected to the
piston's connecting rod by a crank pin, which rotates to create the piston's
up-and-down motion. The cam chain sprocket is mounted on the crankshaft,
which controls the chain that drives the camshaft.
The CARBURETTOR
The carburetor is the control for the engine. It feeds the engine with a
mixture of air and petrol in a controlled volume that determines the speed,
acceleration and deceleration of the engine. The carburetor is controlled by a
slide connected to the throttle cable from the handlebar twist grip which
adjusts the volume of air drawn into the engine.
Procedure:
1) Dismantle the following system
b) Electrical system
Precautions:
* Don’t use loose handle of hammer.
* Care must be taken while removing the components.
Result:
A 2 – stroke petrol engine has been dismantled and reassembled.
Experiment No. 10
PERFORMANCE TEST ON
RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR
PERFORMANCE TEST ON
RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR
INTRODUCTION
A COMPRESSOR is a device, which sucks in air at atmospheric
pressure & increases its pressure by compressing it. If the air is compressed
in a single cylinder it is called as a Single Stage Compressor. If the air is
compressed in two or more cylinders it is called as a Multi Stage
Compressor.
EXPERIMENTATION:
AIM:
PROCEDURE:
▪ Manometer readings.
▪ Delivery pressure.
▪ Temperatures.
8. The air stored in the tank is discharged. Be careful while doing so,
because the compressed air passing through the small area also acts as a
air jet which may damage you or your surroundings.
OBSERVATIONS:
CALCULATIONS:
ha = hw ρwater m of air
ρair
Where,
Qa = Cd a √ (2gha) m³/s
Where,
ha is air head causing the flow in m of air.
Cd = co efficient of discharge of orifice = 0.62
a = Area of orifice = (∏d²) / 4
Where , d = diameter of orifice = 0.02m
4. Input Power, IP
Where,
WD = ρa x Qa ln r kW
Where,
ρa = is the density of the air = 1.293 kg/m³
Qa = Actual volume of air compressed.
r = Compression ratio
Atmospheric pressure
TABULATIONS:
ηiso, %
1
2
3
4
5
6
GRAPHS TO BE PLOTTED:
1. Delivery Pressure vs. ηvol
2. Delivery Pressure vs. ηiso
PRECAUTIONS:
RESULT:
Experiment No. 11
PERFORMANCE TEST ON
RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR
Whole of the assembly of tubes is hung along with the drum in a room made
of masonry work, lined with fire bricks. This room is divided into three
compartments A, B, and C as shown in fig, so that first of all, the hot
gases rise in A and go down in B, again rises up in C, and then the led to the
chimney through the smoke chamber C.
A mud collector M is attached to the rear and lowest point of the boiler into
which the sediment i.e. suspended impurities of water are collected due to
gravity, during its passage through the down take header.
Below the front uptake header is situated the grate of the furnace,
either automatically or manually fired depending upon the size of the boiler.
The direction of hot gases is maintained upwards by the baffles L.
In the steam and water drum the steam is separated from the water
and the remaining water travels to the back end of the drum and descends
through the down take header where it is subjected to the action of fire of
which the temperature goes on increasing towards the uptake header. Then
it enters the drum where the separation occurs and similar process
continuous further.
For the purpose of super heating the stream addition sets of tubes
of U-shape fixed horizontally, are fitted in the chamber between the water
tubes and the drum. The steam passes from the steam face of the drum
downwards into the super heater entering at its upper part, and spreads
towards the bottom .Finally the steam enters the water box W, at the
bottom in a super heated condition from where it is taken out through the
outlet pipes.
The boiler is fitted with the usual mountings like main stop valve
M, safety valve S, and feed valve F, and pressure gauge P.
Main stop valve is used to regulate flow of steam from the boiler, to
steam pipe or from one steam one steam pipe to other.
The function of safety valve is used to safe guard the boiler from the
hazard of pressures higher than the design value. They automatically
discharge steam from the boiler if inside pressure exceeds design-specified
limit.
Feed check valve is used to control the supply of water to the boiler
and to prevent the escaping of water from boiler due to high pressure inside.
Observation: Lancashire boiler has two large diameter tubes called flues,
through which the hot gases pass. The water filled in the main shell is
heated from within around the flues and also from bottom and sides of the
shell, with the help of other masonry ducts constructed in the boiler as
described below.
The main boiler shell is of about 1.85 to 2.75 m in diameter and
about 8 m long. Two large tubes of 75 to 105 cm diameter pass from end to
end through this shell. These are called flues. Each flue is proved with a fire
door and a grate on the front end. The shell is placed in a placed in a
masonry structure which forms the external flues through which, also, hot
gases pass and thus the boiler shell also forms a part of the heating surface.
The whole arrangement of the brickwork and placing of boiler shell and flues
is as shown in fig.
SS is the boiler shell enclosing the main flue tubes. SF are the
side flues running along the length of the shell and BF is the bottom flue.
Side and bottom flues are the ducts, which are provided in masonry itself.
The draught in this boiler is produced by chimney. The hot gases
starting from the grate travel all along the flues tubes; and thus transmits
heat through the surface of the flues. On reaching at the back end of the
boiler they go down through a passage, they heat water through the lower
portion of the main water shell. On reaching again at front end they
bifurcate to the side flues and travel in the forward direction till finally they
reach in the smoke chamber from where they pass onto chimney.
During passage through the side flues also they provide heat to the
water through a part of the main shell. Thus it will be seen that sufficient
amount of area is provided as heating surface by the flue tubes and by a
large portion of the shell
Operating the dampers L placed at the exit of the flues may
regulate the flow of the gases. Suitable firebricks line the flues. The boiler is
equipped with suitable firebricks line the flues. The boiler is equipped with
suitable mountings and accessories.
There is a special advantage possessed by such types of
boilers. The products of combustion are carried through the bottom flues
only after they have passed through the main flue tubes, hence the hottest
portion does not lie in the bottom of the boiler, where the sediment
contained in water as impurities is likely to fall. Therefore there are less
chances of unduly heating the plates at the bottom due to these sediments.