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Chapter 8

Boiler Operation Procedures

Taking Over a Shift First-Time Boiler
Start-up Procedures Routine Boiler
Start-up Procedures Boiler Maintenance
Procedures Boiler Shutdown
Procedures Boiler Inspection
Hydrostatic Test Boiler Troubleshooting

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Boiler operation information is communicated to the

boiler operator starting the shift to specify any special
procedures required.

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When blowing down the

gauge glass, water should
enter the gauge glass quickly
when the gauge glass
blowdown valve is closed.

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During a bottom
blowdown, the boiler
should be under
light load and the
water level should
be at the NOWL.

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The blowdown valve is

opened to evacuate the
low water fuel cutoff
chamber with the burner
firing during blowdown.

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When testing the

flame scanner, the
flame scanner sensor
is covered to simulate
a flame failure.

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Before starting the

boiler for the first time,
the boiler should have
a minimum water level
of approximately 2
above the bottom of the
gauge glass.

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The burner is started in

low fire according to
procedures specified
by the manufacturer.

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The boiler vent is closed

when pressure in the
boiler reaches 10 psi to
15 psi.

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The main steam stop

valve is opened slowly to
allow the pressure to
equalize when the boiler
is a few pounds below
the header pressure.

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A broken or discolored
gauge glass is replaced
using standard
procedures for maximum
safety.

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The low water fuel cutoff

controls must be installed
vertically for proper
performance.

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The burner is maintained and tested to ensure proper

operation and maximum efficiency.

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Feedwater pumps
should be checked
periodically to ensure
proper bearing
temperatures and
checked for any
unusual vibration.

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Safety valves are

routinely tested to ensure
proper operation and
must be serviced by an
authorized manufacturer
representative.

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Steam traps are checked

for proper operation
when determining the
cause of a steambound
feedwater pump.

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When inspecting a
boiler, inspect tube
sheets, tubes, and
other internal parts for
corrosion, overheating,
and/or other damage.

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Handhole covers are

removed to provide
access to boiler parts
during a boiler
inspection.

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All internal surfaces

are exposed and
cleaned prior to the
boiler inspection.

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Troubleshooting steps
from the manufacturer
provide a guide to
correcting a boiler
operation problem.

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The boiler room log lists

boiler operation data that
can be used to increase
boiler efficiency and
identify a potential
malfunction.