What are the disadvantages of steam boiler compared with hot water boiler for heating

We know that steam boilers are commonly used in the gas production industry, and they are used for heating but not much. Today, I will introduce the disadvantages of steam boiler compared with hot water boiler for heating.

Although steam boiler has the advantage of saving investment in heating, it wastes too much energy. According to the estimation of authoritative departments, steam heating wastes about 30% more energy than hot water heating. Therefore, steam boiler heating is gradually being phased out in recent years. Steam boiler heating wastes energy mainly in:

(1) Domestic steam traps are of poor quality, short service life and poor performance, and steam and water are discharged together;

(2) The pipe system has a large amount of heat dissipation. Apart from the high working temperature, heat preservation damage and untimely maintenance are also one of the reasons;

(3) The system leaks seriously, and the heat brought out by steam is much larger than that of water for the same leakage area. Steam heating is not only uneconomical, but also unsafe, prone to personnel burns and water hammer accidents. Many systems are accompanied by vibration and water hammer during operation, affecting people's work and rest. In addition, the air in the steam-heated room is dry, making people feel uncomfortable.

Although the investment in the hot water boiler heating system has been appropriately increased, the above drawbacks have been overcome. At present, it plays an irreplaceable role in hot water supply and heating. If you have more questions about boiler heating, please consult ZOZEN's online customer service!