The core differences between horizontal industrial boilers and vertical industrial boilers are reflected in the structural layout and applicable scenarios.In this article, we will discuss the differences between these two type boilers in detail.Help you choose the suitable boiler for use.

1.Application:

Horizontal boiler  

*Continuous production manufacturing industry: chemical industry, papermaking, printing and dyeing, textiles, food processing, wine making, feed, wood processing.

*Central heating: central heating in industrial parks, hot water supply for hotels , hospitals , schools.

*Fuel type: natural gas, diesel, heavy oil, biomass particles, straw, etc. are used, which requires large combustion space and sufficient heat transfer.

Vertical boiler

*Small-scale food processing: for cooking and sterilization.

*Light industry: small washing plant, small printing plant.

Temporary supplementary heat sources: temporary heating on construction sites, spare small boilers for enterprises.

*Fuel type: fuel with relatively simple combustion control and no need large silos.

2.Feature:

Horizontal boiler

*Stable and continuous operation because of extensive surface area.

*The heating area is 2-3 times that of a vertical boiler.

*Most of them are assembled structures, need a dedicated boiler room.

Vertical boiler

*Heat is transmitted vertically, and the heating is rapid.

*The installation cycle is short, usually completed within 1 day.

The thermal efficiency is lower than horizontal boilers of the same tonnage, about 85%-90% of the fuel-gas type and about 78%-85% of the biomass type.

3.Advantage:

Horizontal boiler

*High thermal efficiency: adequate heat recovery, fuel consumption is 10%-20% lower than that of vertical boiler.

*Stable operation: small pressure and temperature fluctuations,will not affect the production schedule.

*Strong fuel adaptability: the boiler has a large space and can be adapted to a variety of fuels.

*Long service life: the structure is strong, the heating is uniform, and the service life can reach 15-20 years under normal maintenance.

Vertical boiler

*Small footprint: suitable for small area factory or stair mezzanine,without venue restrictions.

*Low initial investment: low procurement cost, no need to build a special boiler room.

*Flexible start and stop: the temperature and pressure rises quickly, which is suitable for short-term operation every day.

4.Operating Cost

Horizontal boiler

The initial investment is high, but the thermal efficiency is high, which can meet the needs of large manufacturers for continuous production.

Vertical boiler

Low initial investment cost,The fuel consumption in the later stage is 10%-15% higher, and the cost of manual inspection is high, and the cumulative operating cost in 5 years is much higher than horizontal.

5.Maintance

Horizontal boiler

*Sufficient maintenance space, accessories replacement is more convenient.

*The heating surface area is large, the layout is dispersed, the flue gas flow is long, and it is not easy to clog up locally.

Vertical boiler

*The space is narrow, and part of the structure needs to be disassembled for the maintenance of internal accessories.

*The volume of the furnace is small, the ash accumulation and fouling speed is faster, and it is easy to clog.

Conclusion

The pursuit of stable and continuous production, long-term use, fuel saving, environmental protection and easy to meet standards, large tonnage.Please choose horizontal boilers.

The site is very small, the budget is limited, the tonnage is small, the steam is intermittent, the temporary heat source is temporary, Please choose horizontal boilers.