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What is the recommended action if water hammer occurs in the boiler house during routine operation?
What is the recommended action if water hammer occurs in the boiler house during routine operation?
- Increase the boiler water level with the blowoff valves.
- Check the boiler water level and blow off the water column and gauge glass. (correct)
- Ignore the situation and continue normal operation.
- Reduce the steam pressure immediately.
What should be done if water hammer or vibration occurs when opening the non-return valve?
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. (correct)
- Bypass the boiler to avoid steam line issues.
- Open the valve fully to release trapped air.
- Increase the fluid velocity in the piping system.
In case of severe priming and water hammer in the boiler, what action should be taken?
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. (correct)
- Ignore the situation as it will resolve on its own.
- Increase steam production to clear the pipes.
- Open all steam traps fully.
What should be done if water hammer occurs in the plant?
What should be done if water hammer occurs in the plant?
What is the correct action to take if a malfunctioning steam trap is identified in the plant?
What is the correct action to take if a malfunctioning steam trap is identified in the plant?
What action should be taken if there are sagging steam lines in the plant?
What action should be taken if there are sagging steam lines in the plant?
What should be done to prevent excessive steam loss during condensate return line issues in the plant?
What should be done to prevent excessive steam loss during condensate return line issues in the plant?
What is a recommended step when opening a non-return valve after experiencing water hammer or vibration?
What is a recommended step when opening a non-return valve after experiencing water hammer or vibration?
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