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Summary
Boilers obviously play an important role in the power generation industry, providing the mechanism to convert heat produced by burning fuel into steam that can be used to drive a turbine to generate electricity. But many other industries also use boilers to produce steam for a variety of purposes.
Boilers are commonly used for space heating in industrial facilities, including in factories, warehouses, and office buildings, as well as on university campuses and in large medical complexes. Boilers often provide hot water or steam, which is then distributed throughout buildings using radiators, convectors, or underfloor heating systems, to heat the air.
Many industrial processes utilize high-temperature steam for manufacturing operations. Boilers are regularly used for processes such as chemical manufacturing, food processing, paper production, and textile manufacturing. Boilers are also essential in petroleum refineries for processes like distillation, cracking, and reforming. Steam can also be used as a source of energy for industrial processes such as sterilization, cleaning, and drying.
In some cases, cogeneration (also called combined heat and power) systems are utilized to first generate electricity, and then, extraction steam is diverted for other purposes. This can greatly improve the overall system efficiency, saving money and reducing emissions.
Rentech Boiler Systems Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers of custom water tube and waste heat recovery boilers. The company is headquartered in Abilene, Texas, but sells its boilers around the world.
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