Unit EC20 in HDR: springs...are in the air

To make sure the steampipes remain in the same relative position as the boiler they have to move freely.
The boiler expands downwards on filling and heating up and the steampipes do too.
What do you see here: reheaterpipes, HP bypass pipes and the outlet from the safetyvalves to the dampers on the roof.

These pipes will never carry any steam anymore....

Here in LARGE....

Picture is taken in the boilerroom at appr. 45 meters.