Fire Tube · Three-Pass Wet-Back

Industrial Oil Fired Steam Boiler for Process Steam

The EPCB industrial oil fired steam boiler covers steam capacity from 0.5 to 20 T/H at rated pressure 0.7–1.6 MPa, built on a fourth-generation three-pass wet-back fire tube structure delivering combustion efficiency ≥95% and thermal efficiency up to 95%. Across the oil fired industrial boiler projects we deliver, the combustion system is matched to one fuel — diesel, light oil, or heavy oil — and configured before manufacturing begins. Every oil fired boiler ships factory-assembled and pressure-tested, with ISO 9001, CE, EAC, and SGS certification available depending on destination market and model.

0.5–20
Steam Capacity
T/H
0.7–1.6
Rated Pressure
MPa
≥95%
Combustion Efficiency
Thermal eff. ≥92%
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Certification Schemes
ISO · CE · EAC · SGS
Sizing & Applications

Steam Capacity, Pressure, and Industry Application

A fire tube fuel oil boiler serves industrial facilities in chemical processing, pharmaceutical production, food and beverage, textile dyeing, and paper manufacturing where steam load falls within 0.5–20 T/H and operating pressure does not exceed 1.6 MPa. In the projects we scope, matching capacity to your continuous production load — not the connected peak load — is the first sizing decision we confirm before anything else begins.

Steam Load Typical Application Rated Pressure
0.5–2 T/H Food processing, laundry, pharmaceutical pilot lines 0.7 · 1.0
1.25 · 1.6
MPa — four rated tiers,
available across all capacities
2–6 T/H Textile dyeing, pharmaceutical process heating, mid-size food plants
6–15 T/H Chemical processing, large food or beverage production
15–20 T/H Heavy industrial, multi-line facilities

Above 20 T/H or 1.6 MPa? Water tube configurations apply and require a separate engineering review. If your demand sits near the 20 T/H boundary, share your peak load profile rather than an average figure so we can confirm before a design is committed.

Technical Data

Specifications of EPCB Oil Fired Steam Boiler

Horizontal fire tube automatic oil fired steam boiler — rated parameters by model. Rated steam pressure (0.7 / 1.0 / 1.25 / 1.6 MPa) and steam temperature (170 / 184 / 194 / 204 ℃) apply across the full capacity range; all other values are model-specific.

EPCB oil fired steam boiler solution overview

Three-Pass Wet-Back Fire Tube Construction

The EPCB oil fired steam boiler is a three-pass fire tube boiler: flue gas flows inside the tubes while water is held outside the tubes in the shell. As with any oil fired boiler combustion equipment, oil combustion in the furnace requires fuel atomization — because the fuel enters in large quantity and in liquid form, it is separated into fine droplets so that every part of the fuel can be effectively ignited.

The three-pass wet-back layout is updated to its fourth generation, raising heat-energy conversion efficiency and reducing fuel consumption for stable operation under high-temperature, high-pressure conditions.

Rated Capacity (t/h) 12345 68101520
Rated Steam Pressure (MPa) 0.7 / 1.0 / 1.25 / 1.6
Rated Steam Temperature (℃) 170 / 184 / 194 / 204
Thermal Efficiency (%) ≥ 92
Heating Area — Boiler Body (m²) 21.1545.167.8780.37110.5 140.13194.27142.3218.5275.3
Heating Area — Economizer (m²) 18.626.130.443.4146.5 57.174.4112.6155225.5
Boiler Water Volume (m³) 2.495.66.257.548.9 8.513.919.524.531.5
Flue Diameter (mm) φ350φ420φ450φ520750×410 800×410940×520850×5001200×6001500×600
Fuel Consumption — Light Oil (kg/h) 68140200269340 3935386839901318
Fuel Consumption — Heavy Oil (kg/h) 70140207277350 41555470010201336
Transport Size — Length (mm) 31003660460049005250 58506500624085009200
Transport Size — Width (mm) 22002700220023002350 24002600285035003950
Transport Size — Height (mm) 22002630250026502680 27002850310040004350
Total Weight (kg) 360053008000870011200 1250017800220003250040500

Parameters are for reference and may be adjusted to the final engineered configuration. The 0.5 T/H model and any customized variant are quoted on confirmation of project specification.

Specify at Inquiry

Fuel Type and Combustion System

The fuel an oil fired boiler runs on determines the atomization system, burner specification, and ancillary equipment supplied with the unit. These are set during manufacturing and cannot be reconfigured after delivery — so we fix them at inquiry.

Standard Configuration

Diesel & Light Oil

Operate with pressure-atomizing burner systems at ambient viscosity. No preheating circuit is required, and cold-start follows the standard packaged-unit procedure.

Requires Preheating

Heavy Oil

A heavy oil industrial steam boiler needs a preheating circuit to reduce viscosity before the nozzle stage. This adds equipment and changes the cold-start procedure — fuel viscosity grade and storage temperature must be provided as written inputs before burner selection is finalized.

A mistake we see often. When buyers assume that any oil fired boiler supports heavy oil without a preheating system, the burner underperforms at startup. Incomplete atomization accumulates soot on heat-exchange surfaces, raising fuel consumption and shortening service intervals. From experience, we require fuel viscosity grade and storage temperature as written inputs before burner selection — not after the unit ships.

Planning for dual-fuel capability?

It must be designed in from the start — retrofitting is not supported on standard packaged units. Flag this in your initial inquiry.

Specify at Inquiry
Why EPCB

Engineering & Operating Advantages

As an oil fired industrial boiler, the EPCB unit combines an updated heat-exchange structure, intelligent control, and an optimized combustion system — engineered for stable operation and a lower total cost of ownership across industrial applications.

Three-pass wet-back structure of the oil fired steam boiler
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Fourth-Generation Heat Exchange

The three-pass wet-back structure is updated to its fourth generation for more efficient heat exchange — improving heat-energy conversion, lowering fuel consumption, and reducing operating cost.

PLC intelligent control system of the oil fired steam boiler
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PLC Intelligent Control

An advanced PLC control system enables fully automatic operation and precise temperature adjustment, reducing manual operation error and supporting safe, efficient running.

Optimized combustion system of the oil fired steam boiler
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Optimized Combustion System

Precision burners ensure complete combustion and reduce fuel waste, lowering emissions and helping the facility comply with strict environmental regulations.

EPCB oil fired boiler design system for low maintenance
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Low Maintenance & Cost-Effectiveness

A simple, sturdy design with fewer wearing parts lowers failure risk and repair frequency. Combined with high combustion efficiency and widely available competitive fuel, it extends service life and delivers a higher return on investment.

Compliance

Certifications: Coverage Scope & Verification

EPCB oil fired steam boilers are backed by ISO 9001, CE, and EAC certification, together with an SGS supplier assessment. Coverage depends on model and destination market — always verify the certificate against your specific order.

ISO 9001 certificate for EPCB industrial boiler
ISO 9001 Certificate
CE certificate for EPCB boiler
CE Certificate of Compliance
EAC boiler installation certificate
EAC Boiler Certificate
SGS boiler supplier certificate
SGS Boiler Supplier Certificate

How to verify your order is covered. Request the specific certification document — for example, the Declaration of Conformity for CE — and confirm that the model number and rated pressure listed match your purchase specification exactly. A certificate image on a product page that does not reference a specific unit confirms nothing about compliance for your order.

For Southeast Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and African markets, import registration requirements vary by country and may include an in-country approval step outside the manufacturer's documents — confirm these before issuing the purchase order. Third-party inspection by Bureau Veritas, SGS, or TÜV can be coordinated before dispatch; include this in your initial inquiry so it can be scheduled before the shipment date is set.

Procurement Workflow

Delivery Process & What Affects Lead Time

Every custom industrial oil fired steam boiler we deliver moves through seven defined stages, with client sign-off at the drawing approval stage before manufacturing begins. Changes after that point affect both lead time and cost.

1
Steam Demand Assessment

Establish actual process steam load, usage pattern, and peak-draw cycles.

2
Capacity & Pressure Calculation

Match boiler capacity and rated pressure to the confirmed production load.

3
Engineering Drawing Approval Client Sign-off

Drawings are approved by the client before manufacturing begins. Changes after this point affect lead time and cost.

4
Manufacturing

Lead time depends on capacity, customization depth, and the order queue at confirmation.

5
Factory Pressure Testing

Each unit is pressure-tested and a factory test report is issued.

6
Third-Party Inspection Where Required

Bureau Veritas, SGS, or TÜV inspection before dispatch when the project or market requires it.

7
On-Site Commissioning Guidance

Guidance for installation and commissioning at the destination site.

Where delays really sit. In our experience with first-time importers, the longest schedule delays sit in customs documentation review and local installation permitting — not in manufacturing. We provide the full documentation package (factory test report, technical drawings, operation manual, applicable certification documents) to reduce clearance risk. If third-party inspection is required, factor its duration into your commissioning schedule at the outset.

Inquiry Inputs

What to Confirm Before Requesting a Quote

An accurate custom quotation is possible only after the six inputs below are provided. Without them, any price or lead-time figure remains conditional and may shift once engineering begins.

01
Steam Capacity (T/H)

Based on peak production load, not average demand — undersizing causes pressure instability during high-draw cycles.

02
Operating Pressure (MPa)

Determined by process temperature requirements and piping design — not defaulted to the lowest available option.

03
Steam Quality

Saturated or superheated — superheated steam requires a separate superheater stage and changes both system cost and layout.

04
Feedwater Quality

Hardness, dissolved oxygen, and pH. If local water falls outside acceptable parameters, water treatment equipment must be specified alongside the boiler.

05
Fuel Type

Diesel, light oil, or heavy oil — include viscosity grade and storage temperature for heavy oil.

06
Destination & Certification

Destination country and required certification — confirm import registration requirements before the purchase order is issued.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to specify fuel type when ordering, or can I switch later?

Fuel type must be specified before manufacturing. The burner and atomization system are set to your fuel specification during production and cannot be changed after delivery without replacing the burner assembly. If your site may require dual-fuel capability in the future, specify this at inquiry — it must be designed in from the start.

When does my application call for a water tube boiler instead of fire tube?

When steam demand exceeds 20 T/H, operating pressure exceeds 1.6 MPa, or the application requires high-temperature superheated steam for power generation. If your load profile is close to the 20 T/H boundary, confirm with our engineering team before scoping is finalized rather than after a design has been committed.

How do I verify that the certification covers my specific boiler model?

Request the specific certification document — for example, the Declaration of Conformity for CE — and confirm that it explicitly references the model number and rated pressure of your order. A certificate that does not identify the specific unit provides no verification of model-level compliance.

Is feedwater treatment equipment included?

It is not included as a standard package item. Whether it is needed depends on your local water quality relative to the boiler's operating pressure rating. Share a local water analysis report during scoping so we can advise on whether a softener, deaerator, or chemical dosing system is required.

What documentation is provided for customs clearance?

Standard documentation includes the factory test report, technical drawings, operation and maintenance manual, and applicable certification documents for your order specification. If your market requires third-party inspection, a Bureau Veritas, SGS, or TÜV report is issued before dispatch. Confirm local import registration requirements before issuing the purchase order — some markets require an in-country approval step that affects the overall delivery schedule.

Before Design Begins

Confirm the Right Specification

Whether an industrial oil fired steam boiler is the right fit for your facility comes down to four variables — and feedwater quality and site conditions add further inputs that affect both the initial specification and long-term service intervals.

When buyers come to us with a rough steam demand figure and no load analysis, we open with a structured scoping session that establishes peak load, fuel parameters, site constraints, certification requirements, and target commissioning date before any design is committed to drawing. In our experience this is where cross-border boiler procurement most often goes wrong — discovering mid-engineering that fuel type, operating pressure, or certification scope does not match the quoted configuration. The later that surfaces, the more disruptive it is to resolve.

Our oil fired steam boilers are made to order rather than sold off the shelf — so instead of a fixed "oil boiler for sale" listing, share your steam capacity, operating pressure, fuel type, destination country, and any required certification. If third-party inspection or a specific market registration document is needed, include that in your first message so we can confirm coverage before scoping starts.

  • Steam capacity — relative to your peak process load
  • Operating pressure — relative to your distribution system
  • Fuel type — and atomization compatibility
  • Certification scope — relative to your destination market
  • Feedwater quality & site conditions — affecting spec and service intervals

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