| dc.description.abstract | The present research investigates the performance evaluation and thermal efficiency
optimization of a low-pressure boiler under continuous operation. A 24-hour dataset
comprising steam pressure, steam flow rate, enthalpy, fuel consumption, and equivalent
evaporation was analyzed to assess boiler behavior. The results reveal that thermal
efficiency ranges from 70.24% to 80.49%, with an average efficiency of approximately
75%, indicating satisfactory but variable performance. Steam generation was found to be
stable within 3250–3700 kg/hr, while pressure exhibited minimal fluctuations between
7.1 and 7.9 bar, confirming consistent operating stability. Equivalent evaporation and
factor of evaporation were calculated to benchmark performance against standard reference
conditions. Efficiency deviations were primarily associated with variations in combustion
quality and fuel-air management rather than load instability. The findings emphasize the
significance of optimizing burner operation, implementing automated control for pressure
and flow, and monitoring feedwater enthalpy to achieve sustained efficiency improvements.
This study contributes to enhancing operational strategies for low-pressure boilers, with
implications for industrial energy efficiency and cost reduction. | en_US |
