Boiler

heating · steam power · engineering

Heat and pressure. A boiler traps hot water or steam inside a closed vessel, building up pressure that can be used to do work like power a steam engine or heat your house.

Turns water to steam. When water inside a boiler gets hot enough, it transforms into steam, which takes up much more space and pushes hard against the walls of the vessel.

Keeps homes warm. In many houses, a boiler heats water that flows through pipes to radiators in different rooms, spreading warmth throughout the building.

Powers machines. For over 200 years, boilers have been the heart of steam engines that powered trains, ships, and factories by converting heat energy into movement.

Used in cooking. Commercial kitchens and industries use boilers to heat large amounts of water quickly for cooking, cleaning, and sanitation purposes.