Preventing Water Hammer in Steam Plants
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Open steam trap test valves to locate malfunctioning steam traps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct action to take if a malfunctioning steam trap is identified in the plant?

    <p>Blow out the trap strainer, place the trap on-line, and repair it if necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if there are sagging steam lines in the plant?

    <p>Report conditions to the shift engineer and ignore them otherwise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to prevent excessive steam loss during condensate return line issues in the plant?

    <p>Throttle the bypass valve after opening the trap bypass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended step when opening a non-return valve after experiencing water hammer or vibration?

    <p>'Open it slowly following previous issues.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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