In terms of a real situation, the boiler flow diagram is complex.

For example, the simple gas

burner shown in the diagram is a complete combustion equipment system comprising many
valve, controls, safety features, burning equipment, and piping. The combustion equipment
systemisdesignedtomakethecombustionefficiencyashighaspossible.Thesameprincipleis
applicable to other system, such as steam systems, blowdown systems, and product of
combustionsystem.

Largescale steam generation is a complex and expensive process. Boilers consume large
amounts of fuel and produce considerable amounts of carbon dioxide and other
environmentally damaging gases. Improving boiler control pays large dividends, in terms of
reducedfuelcosts,reducedpollution,improvedsafetyandanextendedplantlifetime.