A boiler is a closed vessel in which a fluid is heated, though the fluid does not necessarily boil. The heated or vaporized fluid leaves the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications, including water heating, central heating, boiler-based power generation, cooking and sanitation.
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1. Wikipedia: Boiler
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A boiler is a closed vessel in which fluid (generally water) is heated.
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The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications
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A boiler is a closed vessel in which fluid (generally water) is heated.
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