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Boiler Top 50 Internal problem and Solution

Boiler Internal Problem and Solution All boiler internal problem and solution they must follow the manufacturer guideline. There are 50 boiler internal problem and solutions are given bellow: 1. Leakage: Problem: a. The boiler blowdown valve was found to be leaking. b. Leakage was observed in the level transmitter nipple. c. Leakage was observed in the welding of the dummy flange nipple. d. Leakage was found in the feed water suction line. e. Leakage found in boiler outlet valve. f. Leakage found in main steam valve and valve in common header. g. A droplet was observed in the water level gauge glass. h. Gasket leakages were observed: nipple leakage on top of the boiler, in handhole and manhole. i. Gas leakage was observed in two joints of the gas line piping. Solution: a. The blowdown or drain valve must be replaced. b. Level transmitter nipple must be tightened. c. Repair the leakage. d. Repair the leakage of the feed water suction line. e. Leakage mus

Top 50 Boiler Functional Problem and Solution

 Boiler Functional Problem and Solution: Boiler functional and external problem and solutions are given below: 1. Safety Valve Problem : a. The safety valve set pressure exceeds the maximum allowable pressure of the boiler. b. One or more safety valves are not functioning. c. Drainage has not been installed on one or more safety valves. d. Name plate of safety valve test pressure was not legible / name plates were covered in paint or scratched. e. Name plate of safety valve test pressure was not legible / name plates were covered in paint or scratched. f. Safety valve was found to be directly mounted on the boiler. Safety valve flanges are connected with inadequate nuts and bolts. Solution : a. The safety valve set pressure must be the same as the maximum allowable pressure of the boiler. b. The non-functioning safety valve(s) must be serviced, repaired or replaced. c. Drainage must be installed for all safety valves. d. Boiler operator should make

Requirements for Boiler Installation Rooms

Requirements for Boiler Installation Rooms: There are some basic requirements of a boiler room .. 1. Install a door to enter the boiler room. It may be necessary for this door to be fire rated, dependent on location of boiler room. This requirement for fire safety. 2. Proper lighting system to be provided in boiler room. 3. Proper ventilation system to be provided in boiler room. 4. Provide minimum 1 meter clearance around the boiler for maintenance.  5. Provide proper drainage system.