Answer to Question #182552 in Mechanical Engineering for Alock kumar

Question

Explain why it is mandatory to use mountings not accessories in Boilers?

Answer 1

Boiler Mountings are fitted to the crown plate of the furnace or the firebox. Function: To put off the fire in the furnace of the boiler when the level of water in the boiler falls to an unsafe limit and thus avoids the explosion which may place due to overheating of the furnace plate.

Boiler Accessories are the devices that are used as integral parts of a boiler and help in running efficiently. They are used to deliver water to the boiler. A feed pump may be of the centrifugal type or reciprocating type.

In this case, Boiler Mountings are for safety purposes.