Classification of Boiler Based on Erection

Steam boiler has some classifications. One of them is classification based on erection of steam boiler. The following below are the type of steam boiler regarding to erection methods:

1.      Package Boiler

Package boiler is a boiler which all of pressure parts and non pressure parts are fabricated and assembled in workshop. The assembly is performed in workshop completely include equipment of burner, control, mechanical draft and its accessories (see figure 1).

Figure 1: Package Boiler

2.      Field Erected Boiler

Field erected boiler is a boiler where some pressure parts and non pressure parts such as steam drum, water drum, are constructed in site area where steam boiler will be placed (see figure 2). 

Figure 2: Field Erected Boiler