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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