8 Questions
What is the recommended action if water hammer occurs in the boiler house during routine operation?
Check the boiler water level and blow off the water column and gauge glass.
What should be done if water hammer or vibration occurs when opening the non-return valve?
Close the valve immediately and ensure warm steam line.
In case of severe priming and water hammer in the boiler, what action should be taken?
Turn off the boiler, close the non-return valve, and check feedwater for contamination.
What should be done if water hammer occurs in the plant?
Open steam trap test valves to locate malfunctioning steam traps.
What is the correct action to take if a malfunctioning steam trap is identified in the plant?
Blow out the trap strainer, place the trap on-line, and repair it if necessary.
What action should be taken if there are sagging steam lines in the plant?
Report conditions to the shift engineer and ignore them otherwise.
What should be done to prevent excessive steam loss during condensate return line issues in the plant?
Throttle the bypass valve after opening the trap bypass.
What is a recommended step when opening a non-return valve after experiencing water hammer or vibration?
'Open it slowly following previous issues.'
Learn how to identify, prevent, and respond to water hammer in steam plants. Understand the dangerous and costly effects of water hammer, which is recognizable by loud noises and shaking of piping systems. This objective covers ways to prevent and address water hammer incidents.
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