Proper Storage and Layup of Out-of-Service Steam Boilers
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What is the recommended frequency for checking desiccant trays?

  • Bi-weekly (correct)
  • Monthly
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • When should the boiler chemistry be adjusted in wet layup?

  • During boiler operation (correct)
  • While draining the boiler
  • After shutting down the boiler
  • Before filling the boiler
  • What should be done prior to placing the boiler under wet layup?

  • Filling the boiler until it overflows
  • Depressurizing and opening the vents
  • Draining and cleaning the boiler (correct)
  • Adjusting pH of the water to 10
  • How should the boiler pressure be maintained during the layup period?

    <p>With a head tank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what concentration should the sodium sulfite be adjusted for wet layup?

    <p>200 ppm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most critical factor for maintaining the longevity of an out-of-service steam boiler?

    <p>Proper storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the dry layup method most often chosen for a steam boiler?

    <p>Shutdown in freezing conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What quantity of quicklime does ASME BPVC Section VII recommend for every 2.83 m3 of boiler volume when performing a dry layup?

    <p>3.2 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to force the air through the boiler and out the steam drum during a dry layup?

    <p>Air movers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done to the handholes, manholes, inspection ports, and all openings to and from the boiler during a dry layup?

    <p>They must be sealed and made leak tight</p> Signup and view all the answers

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