Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Draught over the Natural Draught

Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Draught over the Natural Draught Points : Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Draught over the Natural Draught Advantages

1. Reduces height of chimney as it is just required to discharge gases high in atmosphere.
2. Allow burning of low grade fuel.
3. It can be regulated as per the requirement of furnace.
4. Independent of atmospheric temperature.
5. Low consumption of fuel.
6. Improves overall thermal efficiency of plant.
7. Enhances evaporative ability of boiler.
8. Prevents smoke creation.
9. Elevated rate of combustion.
10. Effectual control over the combustion.

Disadvantages

1. High running with maintenance cost.
2. High installation cost.