The steam accumulators are mainly installed to support the steam generators defined as “quick” and to manage the transients generated by discontinuous cycles, the function of the accumulation is like the one of a “lung” for the system.

The advantages of the steam accumulator:
– avoids sizing the generator according to the maximum peaks;
– immediate availability of the necessary quantity of steam;
– flexibility of management and regulation;
– energy saving as the steam generator burner works evenly;
– pressure and steam title always constant at the moment of use;
– avoids sudden stresses on boiler structures.