What is the primary function of an economizer in a boiler system?

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30 Jan 2019
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The economizer's main role is to improve the boiler's thermal efficiency by recovering heat from the exhaust gases, which otherwise would be lost. This process helps in saving fuel indirectly but its direct function is to boost thermal efficiency.

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