Steam generator, in particular for ovens

Abstract

A steam generator (1), in particular for an oven, comprising a tank (3) provided with an inlet pipe (4) suitable for introducing liquid into the tank (3) and an outlet pipe (5) suitable for releasing steam from the tank (3); at least one heating element (2) adapted to heat the liquid to produce the steam; wherein the tank (3) comprises: a first chamber (31); a second chamber (32); a third chamber (33), proximal to the outlet pipe (5); wherein the first chamber (31) and the second chamber (32) are adapted to contain the liquid introduced by means of said inlet pipe (4); wherein a first partition wall (41) is provided, which partially separates the first chamber (31) and the second chamber (32) from each other; wherein a second partition wall (42) is provided, which separates at least partially both the first chamber (31) and the second chamber (32) from the third chamber (33); wherein a first passage (21) is provided which allows the steam to pass from the first chamber (31) to the second chamber (32); wherein a second passage (22) is provided which allows the steam to pass from the second chamber (32) to the third chamber (33); wherein a third passage (23) is provided which allows the liquid to pass between the second chamber (32) and the first chamber (31), near the bottom (6) of the tank (3).

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