EN 12952-13 - Water-Tube Boilers and Auxiliary Installations - Part 13 Requirements For Flue Gas Cleaning Systems

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UNE-EN 12952-13
Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations
Part 13: Requirements for flue gas cleaning systems
Calderas acuotubulares e instalaciones auxiliares. Parte 13: Requisitos para los sistemas de limpieza de
los humos.
Chaudières à tubes d'eau et installations auxiliaires - Partie 13: Exigences pour les systèmes de
traitement des fumées
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12952-13
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2003
ICS 27.040; 27.060.30
English version
Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations - Part 13:

Requirements for flue gas cleaning systems
Chaudières à tubes d'eau et installations auxiliaires - Partie Wasserrohrkessel und Anlagenkomponenten - Teil 13:
13: Exigences pour les systèmes de traitement des fumées Anforderungen an Rauchgasreinigungsanlagen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 December 2002.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
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CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United
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EN 12952-13:2003 (E)
Contents
page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4
3 Design, calculation, construction and manufacture ..................................................................................4
4 Equipment and erection ................................................................................................................................5
5 Inspection and testing...................................................................................................................................7
5.1 Inspection of workmanship and leakage testing........................................................................................7
5.2 Final inspection before putting into operation ...........................................................................................7
6 Operating manual and instructions .............................................................................................................7
Annex A (informative) Guidance on operation matters ...........................................................................................8
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other
provisions of EU Directives. .........................................................................................................................9
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................................................10
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Foreword
This document (EN 12952-13:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 269 "Shell and water-
tube boilers", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by September 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the lat-
est by September 2003.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
The European Standard EN 12952 concerning water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations consists of the following
parts:
 Part 1: General
 Part 2: Materials for pressure parts of boilers and accessories
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 Part 3: Design and calculation for pressure parts

 Part 4: In-service boiler life expectancy calculations
 Part 5: Workmanship and construction of pressure parts of the boiler
 Part 6: Inspection during construction, documentation and marking of pressure parts of the boiler
 Part 7: Requirements for equipment for the boiler
 Part 8: Requirements for firing systems for liquid and gaseous fuels for the boiler
 Part 9: Requirements for firing systems for pulverized solid fuels for the boiler
 Part 10: Requirements for safeguards against excessive pressure
 Part 11: Requirements for limiting devices and safety circuits of the boiler and accessories
 Part 12: Requirements for boiler feedwater and boiler water quality
 Part 13: Requirements for flue gas cleaning systems
 Part 14: Requirements for flue gas DENOX-systems
 Part 15: Acceptance tests
 Part 16: Requirements for grate and fluidized bed firing systems for solid fuels for the boiler
CR 12952-17, Water boilers and auxiliary installations - Part 17: Guideline for the involvement of an inspection
body independent of the manufacturer
Although, these parts may be obtained separately, it should be recognised that the parts are inter-dependent. As
such, the design and manufacture of water-tube boilers requires the application of more than one part in order for
the requirements of the European Standard to be satisfactorily fulfilled.
NOTE Parts 4 and 15 are not applicable during the design, construction and installation stages.
Annex A is informative.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following coun-
tries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This part of this European Standard applies to the design of equipment for boiler plants to reduce air pollutants in
the flue gases.
NOTE The effects of explosion are not considered in this part of this European Standard.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 12952-8, Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations – Part 8: Requirements for firing systems for liquid and
gaseous fuels for the boiler
prEN 12952-14, Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations – Part 14: Requirements for flue gas DENOX-
systems
EN 13445 (all parts), Unfired pressure vessels.
prEN 50156-1:1997, Electrical equipment for furnaces and ancillary equipment – Part 1: Requirements for applica-
tion design and installation.
3 Design, calculation, construction and manufacture

3.1 The plant components, vessels, absorbers, DENOX reactors, scrubbers, heat exchangers, pipework, ducts,
expansion joints, shut-off devices, blanking disks and other related equipment shall be designed such that they will
safely withstand the mechanical loadings from internal pressure, vacuum, if any, dead weight and additional forces
e.g. expansion joint working spring rates, at the intended operating temperature and for the service lifetime. Pres-
sures and loadings resulting from operating upset conditions and their consequences shall be considered sepa-
rately. In such cases, the safety factor referred to the pertinent yield stress shall be at least 1.0.
Temperatures below dew point, if any, and the consequences arising therefrom shall be prevented by suitable
measures or by proper selection of materials. Additional effects such as corrosion/erosion attack by other
chemicals in the flue gas may be considered by wall thickness allowances, if required. The suitability of plant
components containing water-polluting substances shall comply with European Standards (e.g. prEN 12285).
3.2 The design shall be based on the load assumptions of EN 13445 unless deviations from these assumptions
occur locally.
For additional loadings not covered by the above mentioned standard the respective values shall be taken from the
design data, in which case distinction has to be made between normal and abnormal operating load conditions.
3.3 Unfired pressure vessels included in the system shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with
EN 13445.
3.4 The design shall assume that under any operating condition the flue gas pressure is not higher or lower than
the value used in the design. Particular consideration of the damper positions and the heads of pumps and fans
shall be taken into account.
3.5 The design of the components shall take into account the requirements for corrosion resistant materials, for
items such as linings and coatings.
3.6 Structural components of the flue-gas cleaning plant shall meet the relevant European Standards (e.g.
ENV 1993, ENV 1994). Fire-protection requirements shall be taken into account.
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3.7 Firing systems for reheating the flue-gas (e.g. flat flame burners) shall be designed in accordance with
EN 12952-8.
4 Equipment and erection

4.1 Suitable control equipment shall be provided to prevent pressure or temperature excursions:
a) in the flue gas path, e. g. by cut-out of the firing system or changeover to the flue-gas bypass system
b) in isolated sections when
 supplementary firing systems for flue-gas reheating;

 seal-air fans on isolating dampers;
 fans are operating.
c) in the case of failure of or operating problems on
 equipment, e. g. fans, heat exchangers, back-up burners;

 dampers.
Electrical drive units having safety functions shall meet the requirements of prEN 50156-1.
4.2 Drains shall be provided to permit the discharge of any condensate formed below the dew point temperature.
4.3 Access openings, e.g. manhole doors, shall be provided in vessels, ducts and similar equipment to facilitate
the required maintenance work.
4.4 Access openings shall wherever possible have the following dimensions
 an internal diameter of at least 800 mm or
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a cross-section of at least 0,5 m for rectangular sections in which case no side length of the opening shall be
less than 600 mm.
If the design precludes the aforementioned dimensions, the access openings shall not be less than 600 mm
diameter.
It shall be possible to open covers of access openings without danger, and such covers shall not close
automatically.
In the case of openings on the side of components, their lower edge shall not be higher than 500 mm above the
access level. If necessary, mobile access platforms shall be used. Access openings shall be provided with latching
handles which shall be so located as to ensure safe holding.
When locating access openings care shall be taken to ensure that there is no danger of falling through the opening.
If the danger of falling cannot be excluded, handles and guides for the attachment of safety harness equipment
shall be provided.
The danger of falling shall be clearly indicated by a warning notice.
4.5 During any operating condition no appreciable amount of flue gas or other substances shall enter plant areas
released for work, e. g. the operation of a boiler with isolated flue-gas ducts or the operation of several boilers with
one common flue-gas duct.
This may be achieved for example by;

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a) two shut-off devices arranged in series with a seal-air space between them supplied with reliably1) monitored
seal air;
1)
b) one shut-off device with double seal and seal-air space between the two seals supplied with reliably moni-
tored seal air;
c) two shut-off devices arranged in series with an intermediate opening to atmosphere and monitoring equipment
to detect leaking flue gas;
d) readily visible, tight blanking disc;
e) one shut-off device situated between the section to be inspected and the induced-draught fan with
1)
reliably monitored sub-atmospheric pressure between the shut-off device and the induced-draught fan. In this
case one monitoring criteria shall become effective which directly indicates the failure of the draught, e. g. by
means of flow or air measurements. This induced-draught fan shall not be used for boiler operation during in-
spection;
f) Other equivalent means.
The seal air pressure shall be monitored continuously e. g. by measuring the differential pressure between seal air
and flue gas. The seal air pressure shall always be higher than the respective pressure on the flue gas side.
NOTE Only the seal air pressure need be monitored if the maximum possible flue gas pressure (gauge) is known for all
operating and upset conditions2).
Where the seal air pressure is less than its fixed limit value, at least one locally positioned optical and acoustic
alarm shall automatically be tripped. The alarm shall be tripped so as to be recognizable by all personnel working in
the respective work area.
The measuring points for seal air monitoring shall be arranged so as to give representative values for the seal-air
space even under unfavourable conditions, e. g. caking, dust deposition, leaking sealing elements.
The closed shut-off devices shall be safeguarded against unintentional or erroneous opening. This means mechan-
ical interlocking or similar means shall be required in addition to cutting off the auxiliary energy. The interlocking
device shall be designed so as to withstand 1.5 times the design value of the opening forces.
4.6 For operational or maintenance measures, suitable access shall be provided. Areas to be inspected shall
have a free height of at least 2 m and a free width of at least 1 m. However, the latter may be restricted to 0,8 m
local to individual valves.
Where access is required to valves which have to be inspected or actuated for operational reasons, such access
may be by treads, steps, platforms with stairways or permanently installed access ladders.
4.7 Suitable facilities shall be provided for maintenance purposes as well as storage and lay-down spaces. The
assembly and disassembly of components, e. g. drive units, pumps, spray lances, catalysts, may be achieved by
the use of scaffolds, staging or platforms with storage or lay-down spaces as well as by the provision of appropriate
transport routes.
For the inspection of flue-gas ducts, silos, scrubbers or vessels by means of inspection equipment, provision shall
be made to ensure the safety of personnel.
4.8 Where gas-flue ducts, heat exchangers, reactors, and other similar equipment are to be inspected, safe-
guards against falling shall be provided in the case of vertical or extremely sloping walls. This shall be by fixed rail-
ings or temporary railings or railings which shall be installed prior to beginning the respective maintenance work.
1) Requirements according to prEN 50156-1:1997, clause 10.

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2) Attention is drawn to the fact that the temperature will be below dew point when using cold seal air.
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4.9 Where ammonia storage, treatment and supply facilities for pressurized liquefied ammonia are installed, they
shall be in accordance with prEN 12952-14.
4.10 In the proximity of locations where acids, alkaline solutions or similar substances are handled regularly (e. g.
sampling points), readily accessible emergency showers and facilities for rinsing the eyes with water shall be pro-
vided and be marked, and their functional capability shall be permanently ensured.
4.11 To ensure sufficient venting of the flue gas system, venting openings, which may also be designed as access
openings, shall be provided in sufficient number and dimension at suitable locations. Venting openings shall be
safeguarded against closing during venting. It shall be possible to safely discharge gases or vapours which are
present or may be generated.
4.12 Where in systems, e. g. in areas of scrubbers, heat exchangers, flue-gas ducts, reactors, and vessels, de-
posits or caking may be expected, appropriate facilities shall be provided to permit safe cleaning.
4.13 Facilities shall be provided and measures shall be taken to prevent the formation of explosive mixtures; e. g.
a sufficient quantity of diluent air shall be provided in the case of ammonia injection.
4.14 Plant components containing potential water-polluting substances shall be equipped in accordance with the
European Standards (e.g. prEN 12285, prEN 13160) for water protection.
4.15 Fire protection measures shall be taken in conformance with regulations on fire protection in power plants.
5 Inspection and testing
5.1 Inspection of workmanship and leakage testing

All components containing polluting substances shall be inspected for workmanship and be submitted to leakage
testing by the manufacturer.
The inspection of workmanship of walls shall comprise of the walls to be lined, as well as the rubber lining and the
coating.
Leakage tests shall be performed by hydrostatic, pneumatic or vacuum testing or by means of other processes.
The type and extent of the tests and inspections as well as the persons conducting such tests and inspections shall
be the responsibility of the manufacturer.
5.2 Final inspection before putting into operation

The inspection shall include functional tests of the safety-relevant plant components.
6 Operating manual and instructions

The manufacturer shall provide the flue-gas cleaning plant user with an operating manual containing the following
information:
a) arrangement drawings of the flue-gas cleaning plant;
b) instructions for plant start-up and shutdown and, if required, the testing instructions for safety devices;
c) measures to be taken in the event of operating problems or dangers arising, especially hazards from the sub-
stances or products used or generated;
d) references to specific dangers which may arise during plant operation;
e) identifications of system escape routes.
NOTE Guidance on operation matters is given in annex A.
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Annex A
(informative)
Guidance on operation matters
A.1 The operating instructions should be available before the plant is put into operation.
A.2 The personnel employed in flue-gas cleaning systems should be suitably trained on the operation and main-
tenance of the plant and the dangers that may occur. Such instructions should also include instructions on fire
protection, explosion protection, if required, escape routes and the use of personal protective equipment.
A.3 During operation, the plant should be inspected regularly by properly trained personnel.
A.4 The leak tightness of the plant and the functional capability of the safety devices should be checked at regu-
lar intervals.
A.5 Locations where specific operating conditions may occur, e. g. reducing atmosphere, temperatures below
dew point, corrosion, erosion, dust deposits should be examined at suitable intervals for wear or damage of the
protective layer. This also applies to permanently installed ladders or facilities for the protection against falling.
A.6 Where dangerous operational, auxiliary, residual, or waste substances e. g. ammonia, caustic soda solu-
tions, sulphuric acid, unslaked lime are handled, the requirements for handling hazardous substances should be
met.
A.7 Where parts of the plant have to be inspected during operation, appropriate measures should be taken to
prevent personnel from being endangered. These measures include, e. g. the measurement of atmospheric condi-
tion, first-aid measures, safety posts, and chain of rescue measures.
Inspection of the system should be prohibited during start-up of a steam boiler plant which, in areas, has a common
flue-gas discharge system in the plant part to be inspected.
A.8 During all operating conditions of the boiler (start-up and shutdown, normal operation, upset condition) the
flue gas path should not be impaired. This also applies to all operating conditions of the flue gas cleaning plant.
A.9 During the internal inspection of the steam boiler the safety-relevant flue-gas dampers should be examined,
e. g. the condition of the dampers should be assessed, and a functional test should be performed if this test has not
already been performed during the external inspection.
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or

other provisions of EU Directives.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU Directive: Pressure Equipment Direc-
tive 97/23/EC.
WARNING : Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard.
Compliance with the clauses of this standard given in Table ZA-1 provide one means of conforming with the
specific essential requirements of the Directive concerned and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Comparison between the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and EN 129512-13
EN 12952-13 Pressure Equipment

harmonised Content Directive 97/23/EC
clauses Annex I
4 Provisions to ensure safe handling and operation 2.3
5 Means of examination 2.4
4.1 Exceeding allowable limits 2.10
6 Operating instructions 3.4
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Bibliography
ENV 1993 series, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures.
ENV 1994 series, Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures.
prEN 12285 (all parts), Workshop fabricated tanks.
CR 12952-17, Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations — Part 17: Guideline for the involvement of an inspec-
tion body independent of the manufacturer
prEN 13160 (all parts), Leak detection systems.
Directive 97/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 May 1997 on the approximation of the laws
of the Member States concerning pressure equipment; OJEC, L 181.
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ICS 27.040; 27.060.30

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This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 December 2002.

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 Part 3: Design and calculation for pressure parts

EN 13445 (all parts), Unfired pressure vessels.

3 Design, calculation, construction and manufacture

4 Equipment and erection

b) in isolated sections when

 supplementary firing systems for flue-gas reheating;

c) in the case of failure of or operating problems on

 equipment, e. g. fans, heat exchangers, back-up burners;

 an internal diameter of at least 800 mm or

The danger of falling shall be clearly indicated by a warning notice.

This may be achieved for example by;

d) readily visible, tight blanking disc;

f) Other equivalent means.

1) Requirements according to prEN 50156-1:1997, clause 10.

5 Inspection and testing

5.1 Inspection of workmanship and leakage testing

5.2 Final inspection before putting into operation

6 Operating manual and instructions

Guidance on operation matters

Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or

EN 12952-13 Pressure Equipment

ENV 1993 series, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures.

prEN 12285 (all parts), Workshop fabricated tanks.

prEN 13160 (all parts), Leak detection systems.

For information regarding the sale and distribution:

Spanish standardization body in:

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