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The steam regulator is the component primarily responsible for controlling steam output in a boiler system. It serves to maintain the desired pressure and flow of steam by adjusting the amount of steam being released into the distribution system based on demand. The steam regulator monitors the pressure in the steam header and throttles the steam supply to ensure that the pressure remains within set limits, ensuring efficient operation and preventing overpressure conditions.

While the other components play crucial roles in a boiler system—such as the low water cutoff for safety by preventing operation when water levels are too low, the pressure relief valve for releasing excess pressure to protect the system, and the feedwater monitor for ensuring appropriate water levels—none of these are directly responsible for regulating steam output. Instead, they support the overall safety and efficiency of the boiler operation, but the steam regulator specifically targets the control of steam delivery based on operational requirements.