What is the primary purpose of providing gusset stays in a boiler?

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30 Jan 2019
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Gusset stays are installed in boilers mainly to reinforce flat surfaces and prevent them from bulging under pressure. They do not directly prevent explosions, gas leakage, or air ingress, nor are they intended to support the furnace from the top.

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