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Boilers for generating steam or hot water have been designed in countless shapes, sizes and configurations. An extensive terminology has evolved to describe their common features. This glossary provides definitions for these terms.

Terms which relate solely to boilers used for space heating or generating hot water are identified by (HVAC).

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Glossary of boiler terms

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describe their common features. This glossary provides definitions for these terms. Terms which relate solely to boilers used for space heating or generating...

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Steam locomotive components

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front and rear of the locomotive for connecting locomotives and rolling stock.: 31  Glossary of boiler terms Glossary of rail transport terms Horsepower#Drawbar...

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Glossary of mechanical engineering

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Most of the terms listed in Wikipedia glossaries are already defined and explained within Wikipedia itself. However, glossaries like this one are useful...

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Glossary of rail transport terms

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Glossary of electrical and electronics engineering

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This glossary of electrical and electronics engineering is a list of definitions of terms and concepts related specifically to electrical engineering and...

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Glossary of HVAC terms

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efficiency. The discipline of HVAC includes a large number of specialized terms and acronyms, many of which are summarized in this glossary. air changes per hour...

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Glossary of civil engineering

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This glossary of civil engineering terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts pertaining specifically to civil engineering, its sub-disciplines...

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Boiler feedwater

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Boiler feedwater is an essential part of boiler operations. The feed water is put into the steam drum from a feed pump. In the steam drum the feed water...

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Boiler

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A boiler is a closed vessel in which fluid (generally water) is heated. The fluid does not necessarily boil. The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler...

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Glossary of firefighting

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refer to Glossary of firefighting equipment for such terms. Similarly, although there is much overlap, you may also want to refer to the Glossary of wildfire...

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Glossary of American terms not widely used in the United Kingdom

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This is a list of American words not widely used in the United Kingdom. In Canada and Australia, some of the American terms listed are widespread; however...

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Glossary of fuel cell terms

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The Glossary of fuel cell terms lists the definitions of many terms used within the fuel cell industry. The terms in this fuel cell glossary may be used...

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Whyte notation

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steamlocomotive.com. Retrieved 21 April 2021. White (1968), p. 65. "Glossary of Common Railroad Terms: M". Kalmbach Publishing. Retrieved 8 February 2008. "The...

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Glossary of power generation

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H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z See also References External links Stanwell Corporation - Glossary Australian Energy Market Operator - Glossary...

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Horsepower

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the early days of steam use, the boiler horsepower was roughly comparable to the horsepower of engines fed by the boiler. The term "boiler horsepower" was...

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Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, India, South Africa, and Australia, some of the British terms listed are used, although another usage is often preferred. Words...

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Condensing boiler

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Condensing boilers are water heaters typically used for heating systems that are fueled by gas or oil. When operated in the correct circumstances, a heating...

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Mechanical room

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A mechanical room, boiler room or plant room is a technical room or space in a building dedicated to the mechanical equipment and its associated electrical...

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Back boiler

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A back boiler is a device which is fitted to a residential heating stove or open fireplace to enable it to provide both room heat and domestic hot water...

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Steam locomotive

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(usually coal, oil or, rarely, wood) to heat water in the locomotive's boiler to the point where it becomes gaseous and its volume increases 1,700 times...

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Economizer

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well. Boiler, power plant, heating, refrigeration, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) uses are discussed in this article. In simple terms, an economizer...

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Glossary of coal mining terminology

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This is a partial glossary of coal mining terminology commonly used in the coalfields of the United Kingdom. Some words were in use throughout the coalfields...

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Hydronics

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water cooling, while boilers heat water. A recent innovation is the chiller boiler system, which provides an efficient form of HVAC for homes and smaller...

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Aquastat

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the boiler from firing too frequently, aquastats have a high limit temperature and a low limit. If the thermostat is calling for heat, the boiler will...

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Roughneck

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(motorhand): Responsible for maintenance of various engines, water pumps, water lines, steam lines, boilers and various other machinery incorporated into...

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List of garments having different names in American and British English

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cambridge.org. Retrieved 2021-01-28. "Definition of sleeper". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2021-01-28. "boiler suit". dictionary.cambridge.org. Retrieved 2021-01-28...

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