Safe Steam Raising in Cold Start Condition

(Pre-starting and Checking Procedures)

First, check that the main steam valve, by-pass valve and circulation valves, scum valve,
and blow-down valves are closed. Second, open the feed water valves and the air vent valve. Fill
the boiler with feed water to approximately 50-70 mm below normal water level. Third, when
filling a pressure less boiler, the feed water pump discharge valve must be throttled. Otherwise,
the pump motor will be overloaded. Fourth, check that the water level control system is
connected and operational. Fifth, Check the oil system and start the fuel oil supply pump. Pre-
heat the fuel oil if the burner should operate on heavy fuel oil. Sixth, check the burner and the
safety functions are working according to the manufacturer instruction. Lastly, ENSURE
BOILER PRESSURE GAUGE IS WELL CALIBRATED and sensing line valves for all the
gauges and alarm sensors, level indicators are open.