BOILER REPAIR - PIN-TUBE ELEMENT OM9210#20.

Boiler repair - pin-tube element

1 Repair of a pin-tube element

In the unlikely event of a leaking pin-tube element, the burner and feed water pump
must be stopped and the boiler depressurised.
Step A: Open the blow-down valves and drain the boiler for water.

Step B: Removed the manhole cover.

Step C: The boiler should now be inspected in order to locate the damaged pin-tube
element.

1.2 In case of a damaged pin-tube element

The pin-tube element must be blocked by welding circular plates, with the same
diameter as the outer tube, at the inlet and outlet of the outer tube (see Figure 1).
The circular plates must be made of boiler plate and should be approx. 15 mm thick.
The welding must be performed by skilled personnel with knowledge and
qualifications to perform certified welding.
Step A: Gain access to the damaged tube through the smoke outlet box, furnace,
and/or manhole.

Step B: Before repairing a damaged pin-tube element the inner and outer tube
should be cleaned.

Step C: Cut two holes in the outer tube prior to mounting the circular plates, as
shown in Figure 1.

Step D: Fit and weld the circular plates at the inlet and outlet of the outer tube. After
completion of the repair work clean the working area.

Step E: Close all access doors and mount the manhole cover. Replace the gasket if
necessary.

Step F: Refill the boiler with feed water and check for leaks before starting up.

Step G: Start the boiler and check for leaks when the boiler is pressurised.

Note: When a pin-tube element has been plugged as described above, a new
pin-tube element should be mounted as soon as possible. The boiler
should NOT be operated with more than one blocked pin-tube element,
without approval from the supplier.

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Attention: The classification society should be notified about the repair work
and a schedule must be made for exchange of the damaged tubes.

Temporary repair of pin-tube elements has naturally an influence on the efficiency

since the heating surface is reduced. It can therefore be expected that the flue gas
temperature will rise. It should be noted that the flue gas temperature never must
exceed 400°C. If the temperature exceeds 400°C the burner must be stopped or fired
at a low firing rate.

Note: Temporary repairs require more attention than a normal working

boiler.

Illustration of how to block a pin-tube element

m in . 100 m m

Repair plate
Repair plates:
M ISSIO N™ O S, O C boilers: ø256
M ISSIO N™ O M boilers: ø252

Holes to be cut before welding

of the repair plates (ø35)

Repair plate

m in . 100 m m

Figure 1 pin_rep2.cdr

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