BOILER MOUNTINGS SD9220#01.

Boiler mountings

1 Mountings
The following is a brief description of the most important items of the boiler
mountings. The components mentioned in this section are referring to the general
arrangement drawing of the boiler.
Safety valves
Two safety valves are fitted to the pressure vessel of the boiler. They are installed
for security reasons, and designed to prevent the boiler pressure from rising above
the design value. The safety valves must be supplied with waste steam pipes and
either expansion devices or bellows.
Main steam valve
The main steam valve is a shut off/non-return valve. When closed, it isolates the
boiler from the main steam line. When open, it prevents steam from flowing
backwards into the boiler.
Feed water valve / feed water valve (sdnr)
Two groups of feed water valves are provided in the boiler. Each group comprises a
shut-off valve and a non-return valve. The shut-off valve in the ordinary group must
be open when the boiler is in operation, or if the boiler is used as a steam drum. The
shut-off valves should be closed when the boiler is not in use.
Water level gauges
Two local water level gauges are connected to the front of the boiler, each gauge
being provided with two shut-off valves and a drain valve. The shut-off valves,
fitted at the top and bottom of the sight glass, have a quick-closing mechanism to be
used in case of broken glass. The pipes from the drain cocks on the water level
gauge must lead to an open drain, visible for inspection.
Blow-down valve / blow-down valve (sdnr)
One or two blow-down valves are mounted at the bottom of the boiler body. If
connected to a separate drainage system the valves are of the ball type. When
connected to a common drainage system two valves are provided in each group, one
shut-off valve and one shut-off/non-return valve. The shut-off function is for
security and the non-return function prevents steam/water from flowing into an
empty boiler by mistake.
Air valve
The air/ventilation valve located on top of the boiler is a shut-off valve. It is
normally closed except when the boiler is being filled or completely drained. The
end of the drain pipe from the air valve must be visible in order to determine when
water or steam is coming out.
Scum valve
The scum valve is mounted at the top of the boiler body. In the event of scum in the
boiler, this scum can be blown off from the water surface by opening this valve. If
connected to a separate drainage system the valve is of the ball type. When

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connected to a common drainage system two valves are provided, one shut-off valve
and one shut-off/non-return valve.
Sample valve
A sample valve is installed enabling connection to a sample cooler for taking test
samples to perform boiler water analyses.
Inspection hole
A small inspection hole is provided in the furnace wall to enable inspection of the
burner flame. A proportion of the air supply is bled off from the burner fan to cool
the window of the inspection hole, and prevent soot deposits.
Manhole
A manhole at the boiler top allows inside inspection of the pressure vessel. Access
to the furnace is gained by swinging out or removing the burner unit.
Hand holes
A number of hand holes are distributed regularly around the circumference of the
boiler and at the bottom of the shell. These hand-holes enable inspection of the
bottom part of the boiler between furnace and boiler shell.
Drain for furnace
The furnace bottom is provided with a socket for drain of the washing water.

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