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are placed on the shells of boiler. Boiler shell plates are inspected so that the mountings are
firmly supported and safe to operate when the boiler is firing.
Boiler Shell:
1. Internal examination is made for cracks, corrosion wastage, or deformation of shell
plating.
2. Any oil traces must be removed by alkali-boil out. Corrosion may be expected at
positions with poor circulation and places which can harbor deposits.
3. Pitting corrosion in the area of the water level to be checked for, especially on idle boilers
where liberated dissolved gas was not removed from the boiler with steam. A boiler left
with an undisturbed water level for some length of time can develop serious pitting.
4. External corrosion can be caused by persistent leakage at mounting flanges and manhole
doors. The engine room floor underneath the boiler may have occasional bilge water and
possess a damp atmosphere, and there may also be oil deposits and stored rags or paint
drums. These are all potential hazards.
5. Welding may reinforce the wasted shell plating, but in case of extension wastage, renewal
of the plating is the only remedy.
Boiler Shell
2. Welding attachment such as cradles, feet, and rolling stay lugs should always be
inspected carefully. Cracks due to stress concentration at the welding connection may
propagate into the shell plating.
Safety valve:
1. Check condition of internal parts of valve for sign of corrosion, galling and wear.
2. Check for pitting, cracking, resiliency, and condition of springs.
3. Check spindle for straightness and adjusting ring threads for freedom of movement.
4. Check the discharge and drain piping, it should be well clear.
5. Check dampers to ensure that linkages are secured and well-greased.
6. Condition of burners and vanes for signs of corrosion and erosion.
7. Check condition and operation of all feed water, blow down, drain, and other valves.
8. Check feed water controller and control valve connection lines and ensure proper
function.
9. Examine outside of lagging of rusty streaks and other telltale signs.
10. Examine the foundation and bracing bolts of boiler for corrosion, fretting and rusting.