List the basic components of a boiler and explain it’s primary purpose.

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The primary purpose of a boiler is to produce steam. The basic components of a boiler include; steam generating drum, mud drum, downcomer, riser, steam generating tubes, superheated tubes, desuperheated tubes, burner, deaerator, furnace and stack, and water make-up. Boilers also have advanced instrumentation and control systems.

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As a safety precaution, electric duct heaters should be wired so that they will not operate unless:

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