Cascade

The arrangement of thermal boilers in a cascade is a term used in the context of a heating system where the boilers are interconnected and work together to achieve the required thermal capacity. This layout is often used when it is necessary to achieve higher thermal performance or when it is desirable to achieve greater flexibility and reliability of the heating system.

When placing boilers in a cascade, one boiler is usually designated as the master boiler and the other boilers are designated as secondary (slave) boilers. The main boiler is responsible for the control and regulation of the system, while the secondary boilers are synchronized and operate according to the instructions of the main boiler.

When the heating demand is low, the main boiler can operate at minimum output and the secondary boilers can be switched off or in standby mode. When the heat demand is higher, the main boiler increases its output and also activates the secondary boilers to help achieve the required heat capacity.

Placing boilers in a cascade has several advantages. It helps to optimize the operation of the system according to the current heating needs, which leads to better energy efficiency. It also enables backup and redundancy, because in the event of a failure of the main boiler, the secondary boilers can take over its function and maintain the continuous operation of the heating system.

The arrangement of boilers in a cascade is often used in commercial and industrial applications, where it is necessary to ensure high thermal performance and flexibility of operation. However, it can also be used in some households, especially in the case of higher requirements for heating and hot water.

Overall, the deployment of thermal boilers in a cascade provides an efficient and reliable solution for heating systems that require a higher thermal capacity and contributes to better regulation and optimization of operation.