A boiler of higher capacity will always result in a higher equivalent evaporation. True or False?

The statement is false because a higher capacity boiler does not automatically lead to a higher equivalent evaporation rate. Equivalent evaporation refers to the amount of water that would need to be evaporated from a specified temperature and pressure to produce the same energy output as the actual operation of the boiler.

Various factors affect the equivalent evaporation of a boiler, including the efficiency of combustion, temperature of the steam produced, pressure conditions, and heat losses. A higher capacity boiler can be less efficient than a smaller boiler, depending on its design, operational conditions, and how well it is maintained. If the larger boiler operates at a lower efficiency, it may achieve a lower equivalent evaporation rate despite its higher capacity.

Therefore, while larger boilers can potentially produce more steam, it does not guarantee that they will have a higher equivalent evaporation unless all operational parameters and efficiency factors are aligned favorably.