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Description : Distinguish between fire tube and water tube boilers in steam power plant.

Last Answer : Fire Tube boiler Water Tube boiler In fire tube boilers hot gases are passed through the tubes and water surrounds these tubes. In these boilers water is inside the tubes and hot gases are ... risk of explosion due to low pressure. Risk of explosion is more due to high pressure.

Description : When inspection doors on the walls of boilers are opened, flame does not leap out because  (1) These holes are small (2) Pressure inside is negative (3) Flame travels always in the direction of flow (4) These holes are located beyond the furnace

Last Answer : When inspection doors on the walls of boilers are opened, flame does not leap out because Pressure inside is negative