watertube boiler

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A watertube boiler is a type of steam boiler where water circulates within tubes that are exposed to fire and hot gases. This design contrasts with fire-tube boilers, where water surrounds the tubes through which hot gases flow.12

Watertube boilers are designed to produce large quantities of steam at high pressures and temperatures, making them suitable for applications like power plants, ships, and factories. They are constructed from alloy steel to withstand these demanding conditions.2

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