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Planning for BOILER 2024 is
Heating Up
A
BMA is ramping up for
BOILER 2024, our sec-
ond Boiler Technology
Conference & Expo,
taking place May 1-3
at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora,
Colorado, and I’m excited to share
our progress.
SCOTT LYNCH BOILER 2024, one of the fastest-
growing events of its kind, includes
two action-packed days of immersive exposition. The
event is expected to draw 1,000-plus attendees and will
provide boundless opportunities for engagement with
manufacturers, end users, and everything in between.
ABMA’s inaugural Boiler Technology Conference & Expo,
BOILER 2022, was created to revolutionize engagement and
learning within the boiler supply chain. BOILER 2022, the
first and only event focused exclusively on the boiler supply
chain, offered a unique opportunity for boiler industry
manufacturers to directly engage with current and potential
customers, connect with supply chain partners, and share
solutions that advance energy efficiency and address boiler
room challenges. But that was just the start.
Exhibitors and attendees at BOILER 2024 will experience
numerous enhancements and features that will raise the
level of value and opportunities to new heights. BOILER
2024 promises more exhibitors, attendees, networking
opportunities, enlightening educational sessions, and tours
— bigger but more importantly better.
New features of BOILER 2024 include:
• Complimentary shuttle service from the airport;
• Boiler room tours of the Gaylord Rockies and Denver
International Airport (DIA);
• Daily food functions in the expo hall;
• An industry mixer (May 1 – pre-show);
• A Women in Boilers Panel and Luncheon (May 2);
• A Grand Industry Reception (May 2); and
• A State of the Boiler Industry Leadership Panel (May 3).
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne
will deliver the opening keynote.
Mills is a recalibrated veteran, motivational speaker, actor,
author, and an advocate for veterans and amputees. He is
the founder and CEO of the Travis Mills Foundation, formed
to benefit and assist post-9/11 veterans who have been
injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our
nation. Mills documented his story in the New York Times
bestselling memoir, “Tough as They Come.”
Despite losing portions of both arms and legs from an
IED while on active duty in Afghanistan, Mills continues to
overcome life’s challenges, break physical barriers, and defy
odds. He lives by his motto: “Never give up. Never quit.”
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We are thrilled that almost 80 member companies
have secured exhibits for BOILER 2024, and we expect to
once again sell out. If you manufacture a product in the
boiler room or offer boiler related services, don’t miss the
opportunity to exhibit and promote your business to the
boiler supply chain.
As noted above, we are excited to feature boiler room
tours at BOILER 2024. The Gaylord Rockies boiler room
is set up to serve the 85-acre resort that includes a 1,501-
room hotel, food outlets, laundry, retail, indoor/outdoor
recreational park, and convention facility that sits on 1.9
million square feet. The boiler room has a heating capacity
of more than 100 million Btuh and includes four 6 million
Btuh condensing boilers each with low-NOx burners,
four 20 million Btuh conventional style boilers each, two
steam boilers (for laundry purposes only), six 4,000-gallon
domestic water storage tanks, a combined heat and power
(CHP) plant with two engines of 2.5 MW each, and a heat
exchanger sized for 13 million Btuh transfer.
The DIA is the third-busiest airport in the world. The
impressive boiler room meets the needs of more than 69
million passengers and 35,000 employees. The boiler room
includes six hot water boilers, each ranging from 20-60
million Btuh, serving all DIA facilities with an area of 6.6
million square feet.
These tours will enhance the attendee experience and
offer opportunities to witness two innovative boiler rooms
that have been optimized to address each facility’s energy
efficiency goals and unique hot water and steam needs.
And there is more to come! BOILER 2024 promises to be
an impactful event for the boiler supply chain. If you work
with boilers, you should plan to participate.
General attendee registration is now open. Visit
BOILER2024.com regularly for updates and additional
information.
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President’s Message
By Scott Lynch
Products
SCOTT LYNCH
President &
Chief Executive Officer
ABMA
31 Membership List scott@abma.com

SHAUNICA JAYSON
Marketing Director
FEATURE ARTICLES ABMA
shaunica@abma.com
5 Mitigating Product Liability Claims:
Strategies for Boiler Manufacturers SARAH HARDING
By Colin Donovan
Publisher
hardings@bnpmedia.com
8 Improving Efficiency and Reducing
Emissions in Today’s Hospitals
HERB WOERPEL
By Paul Ingham
Editor-in-Chief

16 10 Sustainable Fuels: Solutions for a woerpelh@bnpmedia.com

Better Future
By Tuija Brax and Michael Jenu VIC BURRISS
National Sales Manager
burrissv@bnpmedia.com
12 Summary of Major Changes for the
2023 NBIC Edition
NATHAN GREENWOOD
By Jonathan Ellis
Project Manager
greenwoodn@bnpmedia.com
14 Boiler Innovations Keeping Pace with
Sustainability Requirements
KELLY SOUTHARD-MITCHELL
By Dustin Wiggins
Production Manager
16 How to Lower Your Boiler’s Carbon southardk@bnpmedia.com
Footprint with Sustainable B100
Biodiesel ANNA DORSEY
By Yussef Abou-Ghanem Art Director
dorseya@bnpmedia.com
20 What’s The Deal With SA-105?
By Erica Dzomba

20 22 Using Steam Accumulators to Satisfy

Fluctuating Boiler Steam Demand
By Jeff Lazor

24 Inspection Requirements for Watertube

Power Boilers, Part 2
By Luis Ponce

28 Green Boiler Technologies

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S T I C O M U T UA L I N S U R A N C E C O M PA N Y

Mitigating Product Liability Claims:

Strategies for Boiler Manufacturers
The foundation of a robust defense against product liability claims lies
in producing high-quality, reliable boilers.
By Colin Donovan

FIGURE 1. When a boiler malfunctions or causes harm, the manufacturer can be held legally responsible, leading to costly
lawsuits, damage to reputation, and potential financial losses. [Vladdeep]/[iStock / Getty Images Plus] via Getty Images

I
n today’s competitive industrial
landscape, boiler manufacturers
face numerous challenges in
ensuring their products’ safety
and reliability. One of the most
significant concerns is product liabili-
ty claims. When a boiler malfunctions
or causes harm, the manufacturer can
be held legally responsible, leading to
costly lawsuits, damage to reputa-
tion, and potential financial losses.
To safeguard their businesses and
reputations, boiler manufacturers
must take proactive steps to mitigate
product liability claims. In this article,
we will explore some effective strate-
gies to achieve this objective.
1. Rigorous Product Testing and
Quality Control — The foundation
of a robust defense against prod-
uct liability claims lies in producing
high-quality and reliable boilers. Man-
ufacturers must implement stringent
testing procedures and quality control
measures throughout the production
process. From the sourcing of raw
materials to the final inspection, every
step should be closely monitored to
ensure adherence to industry stan-
dards and safety regulations.
Third-party certification and com-
pliance with international standards,
such as American Society of Me-
chanical Engineers (ASME) codes,
are essential to demonstrate boil-
ers meet the necessary safety and
performance requirements. Regular
audits and inspections of manufac-
turing facilities can help identify
potential issues and enable prompt
corrective actions.
2. Comprehensive User Man-
uals and Warning Labels — Clear
and comprehensive user manuals are
critical to ensure the safe and proper
operation of boilers. The manuals
should be easily understandable and
contain all necessary information
about installation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting procedures. Boiler
manufacturers should also provide
clear warning labels and safety
instructions on the equipment itself,
emphasizing potential hazards and
how to avoid them.
To enhance user understanding,
manufacturers can use visual aids,

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FIGURE 2. To safeguard their businesses and reputations, boiler manufacturers must take
proactive steps to mitigate product liability claims. [Westhoff]/[E+] via Getty Images
FIGURE 3. Product liability insurance provides financial protection in case of legal
claims, offering manufacturers peace of mind and an added layer of protection.
[Ratchapon Supprasert]/[iStock / Getty Images Plus] via Getty Images
diagrams, and symbols in the
manuals and labels. By providing
this information, manufacturers
demonstrate a commitment to safety
and equip users with the knowledge
needed to operate the boiler
responsibly.
3. Staff Training and Customer
Support — Proper training for the
personnel involved in the installation,
maintenance, and operation of the
boilers is essential. Manufacturers
should offer comprehensive training
programs for both their own staff and
authorized service technicians. This
training ensures boilers are handled
correctly and minimizes the risk of
malfunctions caused by improper
installation or maintenance.
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Additionally, offering reliable
customer support and technical
assistance can help users promptly
address any concerns or issues. A
responsive customer support sys-
tem can contribute significantly to
reducing potential product liability
claims as customers feel confident in
the manufacturer’s commitment to
their safety and satisfaction. It is not
recommended that you utilize your
insurance company as your customer
support department. Your insurer
does not possess the intimate knowl-
edge of your products that you do.
Further, in the event of a failed boiler,
their goals (minimizing claims costs)
may not align with your own (salvag-
ing a customer relationship).
4. Regular Maintenance and
Inspection Programs — Encour-
aging customers to follow a regular
maintenance schedule is crucial to the
longevity and safety of the boilers (not
to mention the potential for additional
income). Manufacturers can collabo-
rate with customers to establish main-
tenance contracts, providing periodic
inspections and servicing. Regular
maintenance not only prevents poten-
tial malfunctions but also ensures the
boilers continue to comply with safety
standards throughout their lifespan.
5. Post-Sale Monitoring and
Feedback Collection — Main-
taining open communication with
customers post-sale is essential.
Manufacturers can actively seek feed-
back from users regarding product
performance and safety. Conducting
surveys and analyzing customer feed-
back can provide valuable insights
into potential issues or areas for
improvement.
By promptly addressing reported
concerns and incorporating customer
feedback into future product devel-
opment, manufacturers demonstrate
their commitment to continuous
improvement and customer safety.
6. Product Liability Insurance
— Investing in product liability
insurance is a wise precautionary
measure for boiler manufacturers.
While following all safety protocols
and quality control measures can
reduce the likelihood of product
liability claims, accidents can still
happen. Product liability insurance
provides financial protection in case
of legal claims, offering manufac-
turers peace of mind and an added
layer of protection.
Nevertheless, not all insurance pol-
icies and programs are the same. You
and/or your agent should research
the various insurance options avail-
able to you. The following are some
characteristics you should look for
when evaluating insurers:
• Policy Language – “The devil is in
the details,” they say. When it comes
to insurance policy language, it can
be difficult to discern whether a
policy is worth the paper it is printed
on. As an insurance buyer, you want
a policy form with the broadest
coverage available; one that does
not allow the insurer to wiggle out
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of providing coverage in the event
a claim falls into a “gray area.”
Because it is impossible to write
a policy that contemplates every
potential claim scenario, there tends
to be a lot of room for interpretation.
Therefore, if you have a concern,
make sure that language is included
in the policy form. For everything
else, you will have to choose an in-
surance company that will treat you
right in the likely event of a unique
claim scenario.
• Industry Knowledge – You want to
ensure that your insurance provid-
er understands your products and
industry. Many insurers attempt to be
all things for all businesses but lack
specific industry knowledge. A carrier
that understands your industry will
not only tailor their policy language
to your unique exposures, but will
be more efficient in handling a claim
when a problem does arise because
they likely have previous history with
similar claim scenarios.
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• Cost Control – Just as you would
not necessarily decide on which heart
surgeon to use based on cost, your
insurance purchasing decision should
not necessarily depend solely on cost
either. However, you have a business
to run and all expenses reduce profit-
ability. You should look for insurance
programs that operate efficiently
and in the best interest of those they
insure. What is the company’s history
of rate increases – either claims-relat-
ed increases or general increases that
affect all insureds equally? Does the
insurance company provide policy-
holder dividends? To whom do their
profits go? Does the insurance com-
pany provide any other value-added
products or services that supplement
your own risk management programs?
Conclusion
Product liability claims can pose
significant challenges for boiler
manufacturers, impacting their
reputation and financial stability.
However, by implementing
rigorous testing and quality control
processes, providing clear user
manuals and warning labels, offering
comprehensive staff training and
customer support, and promoting
regular maintenance, manufacturers
can mitigate the risk of such claims.
Additionally, actively seeking
customer feedback and continuously
improving product design and safety
measures are integral to building a
culture of safety and quality. Ultimate-
ly, a proactive approach to product
safety not only safeguards the man-
ufacturer but also instills confidence
in customers, leading to increased
loyalty and a stronger market position.
By prioritizing safety at every stage of
the product life cycle, ABMA manufac-
turers can effectively mitigate product
liability claims and foster a sustain-
able and successful business.
By Colin Donovan, president, STICO
Mutual Insurance Company
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THERMOGENICS

Improving Efficiency and Reducing

Emissions in Today’s Hospitals
A deep understanding of how steam boilers and systems integrate has
never been more important for modern hospitals.
By Paul Ingham

FIGURE 1. A split hot water and steam plant within a modern hospital. Images courtesy of Thermogenics

T
raditionally, hospitals relied
heavily on steam as their
heat energy “lifeblood.”
Steam was a critical medium
to feed processes such as
building heat, humidification, steril-
ization, domestic hot water, on-site
laundry, labs, and kitchens.
Today, the lifeblood of hospitals
is evolving to include more hot
water (low-grade heat) and much
less steam. This is driven by a goal
of improving efficiency and reduc-
ing emissions. Low-grade heating
technologies include not just the use
of condensing hot water boilers but
also alternatives, like heat pumps,
heat recovery exchangers, and
reheat chillers. As hospitals diversify
heating mediums and decrease their
reliance on steam, unique challenges
can arise for the boiler plant. Ad-
dressing these challenges requires
careful attention, both in terms of the
application and operation.
New Challenges Facing
Steam Boilers in Modern
Hospitals
The integration of low-grade heat
technologies, which produce hot wa-
ter instead of steam, in conjunction
with existing seasonal load profiles,
has amplified the peaks and valleys
of the steam system’s load profile.
Hospitals now face the challenge of
managing diverse seasonal loads
while striving to meet stringent
emission reduction targets all while
ensuring reliability.
How Modern Hospitals in
Temperate Climates Operate
Steam plants in modern hospitals
with temperate climates have varied
load profiles throughout the year.
During the winter, the bulk of the
total steam capacity is used. This
does not include the backup boil-
er (N+1). This means the plant can
expect to operate between 60%-95%
of the allocated steam capacity. The
following uses are active during this
period: humidification, sterilization,
backup heat for domestic hot water,
lab steam, and cart washing.
On the other hand, during the
summer, the steam capacity usage
can be minimal, especially if domes-
tic and any clean-in-place (CIP) water
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instead of steam. Modern hospi-
tals typically run at 5%-15% of their
steam capacity during these warmer
months. The following uses are ac-
tive during this period: sterilization,
occasional backup hot water, lab
steam, and cart washing.
In addition to diverse seasonal
loads, hospitals must contend with
energy management and efficiency
improvements, reducing emissions,
and reliability.

Solutions
To best manage energy and emis-
sions, every effort is required to match
energy input to the heat output across FIGURE 2. An example of a small summer steam boiler with a large winter steam boiler.
the load profile. It’s critical to consider
boiler cycling during this review.
Traditionally, a plant is sized based
on its peak steam load profile. How-
ever, modern hospitals require equal
attention to the base load. Boiler
selection is critical to ensure the boiler
has adequate turndown and that the
burner operates efficiently across the
turndown range.
Optimizing burner control by ensur-
ing strong combustion control across
the full range is key. In addition, opti-
mizing O2 levels can further improve
efficiency. In some boiler designs,
high excess air is often necessary at
low fire due to furnace pressures. Ne-
glecting this aspect can lead to energy
inefficiencies, particularly if the boiler
operates at low fire for a significant FIGURE 3. A large, traditional steam-only plant.
portion of the year.
Many modern hospitals now utilize
“summer boilers,” which are small systems. Hot, treated condensate is very important to remain aware of
capacity units with high turndown needs to be captured and returned to how changes could impact a boiler’s
capabilities, to handle very low steam the boiler plant. Adequate sizing of cycling. The U.S. Department of Ener-
loads. For instance, a plant might have pump traps and surge tanks are im- gy (DOE) equates excess cycling to a
500 boiler horsepower (bhp) boilers pactful for smooth and stable conden- 1%-3% loss annually.
for peak loads and a 100-bhp boiler sate recovery in any steam system.
for summer loads. If each unit has a Conclusion
strong 10:1 turndown, the plant is now Key Benefits to Expect A deep understanding of how
capable of turning down to 10 bhp Consideration and implementation steam boilers and systems integrate
during the lowest load conditions. of the above measures will reduce fuel has never been more important for
This will have a positive impact on consumption and lower emissions in modern hospitals. By addressing chal-
performance, especially if efficient hospitals. We encourage you to take a lenges facing steam boilers, especially
combustion is maintained. look at Greening Healthcare’s annual those sharing low-grade hot water
Good water quality has always baseline reports, which showcase loops, hospitals can achieve signifi-
been important to boiler plants, but, how hospitals across North America cant benefits, including reduced fuel
now more than ever, a strong wa- have gained valuable insights and consumption, reduced emissions, and
ter treatment system is required to achieved success with retrofitting and improved reliability.
ensure proper heat transfer and lower improving their boiler selections as
blowdown rates. our hospitals evolve. All of the above By Paul Ingham, vice president
Condensate management also solutions will reduce a hospital’s of sales and marketing,
remains critical for health care steam carbon footprint if executed well. It Thermogenics

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O I L O N G R O U P OY
Sustainable Fuels: Solutions
for a Better Future
Whatever the energy source may be, an energy-efficient burner is
always a worthwhile consideration.
By Tuija Brax and Michael Jenu
FIGURE 1. Product development stands at the forefront of utilizing renewable energy solutions. Image courtesy of Oilon
C
urrently, fossil fuels have
a tremendously strong
position in the energy
sector, while the trend
for the future is clearly
shifting toward sustainable solutions.
For many manufacturers, including
Oilon, product development stands
at the forefront of utilizing renewable
energy solutions.
Examples of sustainable fuels
include biogases, bio-oils, and py-
rolysis oils produced from biomass.
As such, there is nothing new about
using renewable fuels. At pulp mills,
for example, the black liquor pro-
duced as a byproduct of the pulping
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process has been used for decades to
produce heat and electricity.
Pyrolysis oil is a liquid substance
created through dry distillation of
organic material. When made of
biomass, it is called either bio-oil
or wood oil, depending on the raw
material. Typical sources of pyrolysis
oil include wood, bark, and straws as
well as rice and grain chaff.
Pyrolysis oils are a challenging fuel.
They have a high acidity and water
content, and their viscosity and other
physical properties tend to be unsta-
ble. Additionally, many pyrolysis oils
have a high content of solids, requir-
ing special solutions for combustion.
“Oilon has a long experience in
firing different pyrolysis oils and the
necessary competence to select the
best materials and the best combus-
tion technology for the purpose,”
said Tapio Murtonen, chief business
officer, Oilon. “For example, when
using these fuels, selecting the right
fuel pump is critical. Many bio-oils
have a low heating value, and we
consider each site and application’s
characteristics to determine the
right combustion technology solu-
tion for the site.”
Additionally, there are renewable
oils whose properties are nearly
identical with fossil oils. Hydrotreated
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vegetable oil (HVO), for example, is a
type of high-quality renewable diesel
that has the same high heating value
as light fuel oil. However, an HVO
flame emits different wavelengths
of light than a fossil oil flame, which
means it’s important to select the
right flame detector for the flame.
Oilon has performed extensive
research on HVO combustion in its
product development laboratory.
Thanks to extensive testing, Oilon
now has the competence for select-
ing and adjusting flame detectors
and other burner components for
different fuels.
Renewable oils are becoming
more widely available. As combus-
tion technology allows companies to
create and promote sustainable en-
ergy solutions, an increasing number
of oil companies are bringing new
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renewable liquid fuels to the market
alongside their traditional products.
Biogases are another fuel with
massive potential. Biogas can be
produced from all organic matter —
the most important sources being
waste, crop residue, and wood. Addi-
tionally, biogas is generated as a by-
product of agriculture and process-
es, such as wastewaster treatment.
As a fuel, biogas is excellent: It has a
good heating value and low particu-
late emissions.
Refined biogas is completely free
of heavy metals. Biogas is pro-
duced from waste and field residues
through anaerobic digestion. Organ-
ic matter, such as municipal bio-
waste, manure, or straws, is placed
in an oxygen-free environment. Bac-
teria break up the matter, releasing
methane and, in most cases, byprod-
Chemical Feed System Skids
Blowdown Separator
HC Type Heat Recovery
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ucts that are suitable for use as fertil-
izer. In other words, both the energy
and the nutrients can be recovered
and returned to circulation.
Wood-based biogas is typically
produced through gasification. Wood
chips, forest residues, and other
materials are headed up at a high
pressure in a low-oxygen environ-
ment, releasing gas from the mate-
rial. This gas can be further refined
into a fuel that was nearly the same
composition as natural gas. Naturally,
compared to other biofuels, this type
of biogas is relatively easy to adopt.
Whatever the energy source may
be, an energy-efficient burner is al-
ways a worthwhile consideration.
By Tuija Brax, editor, and Michael
Jenu, technical writer, Oilon
Group Oy
Sampling Stations
Sample Coolers
HV Type Heat Recovery
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N AT I O N A L B O A R D O F B O I L E R A N D
PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS
Summary of Major Changes for
the 2023 NBIC Edition
By Jonathan Ellis
FIGURE 1. The committee approved 78 code-change action items across all four parts of the 2023 National Board Inspection Code.
O
ver the past two years, the
National Board Inspection
Code (NBIC) committee
has revised and updated
the NBIC to ensure it con-
tinues to provide up-to-date require-
ments for the installation, inspection, re-
pair, and alteration of pressure-retaining
items and pressure relief devices.
The committee approved 78 code
change action items across all four
parts. Here is a summary of the ma-
jor changes to the 2023 NBIC.
Part 1: Installation
• New requirements for natural gas, pro-
pane, and No. 2 fuel oil in Part 1, 1.6.5.
• Several updates and revisions to
Part 1, Supplement 5, Installation of
Yankee Dryers.
• New Supplement 10, Overpressure
Protection Requirements for Organ-
ic Fluid Vaporizers.
• New Supplement 11, Installation of
High-Pressure Composite Vessels.
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Part 2: Inspection
• New Section 1.7, which provides
requirements for scrapping pres-
sure-retaining items. This section
also includes the new form NB-480,
Scrapping of Pressure-Retaining
Items Form.
• New Section 2.3.6.11, Inspection of
Vessels for Pressures Above 10,000
psi. This section provides guidance
for inspecting pressure vessels
designed for pressures at or above
10,000 psi (68.95MPa).
• New Sections 2.5.7.1, 2.5.7.2, and
2.5.7.3, which provide requirements
for testing and operational inspec-
tion of pressure relief valves, non-re-
closing pressure relief devices with
pins or bars, and rupture disks.
• New Section 5.2.4, which provides
guidelines for the temporary remov-
al of a nameplate for external inspec-
tion, cleaning, or painting of a vessel
with nameplate stand-off brackets.
• Several revisions and format chang-
es to forms NB-6 and NB-7. Form
NB-5 has been deleted.
• Several additions to Section S1.6 for
safety valves on locomotive boilers.
• New Section S2.10.2.3, providing
requirements for the inspection of
riveted seams. This section also
includes a new Figure S2.10.2.3.
• Several updates and revisions to
Part 2, Supplement 5, Inspection of
Yankee Dryers.
Part 3: Repairs and
Alterations
• Several revisions to Section 1.5 that
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LO C H I N VA R
Boiler Innovations Keeping Pace
with Sustainability Requirements
Electric boilers already have an output on par with most fossil-fuel-
burning units.
By Dustin Wiggins
FIGURE 1. Lochinvar uses its environmental chamber to thoroughly test new technologies. Images courtesy of Lochinvar
C
ompanies wanting to expe-
dite their decarbonization
efforts should take a fresh
look at recent develop-
ments in commercial boil-
er technology to better understand
how these products can be leveraged
to fit their needs.
Federal, state, and local decarbon-
ization efforts are rapidly changing,
sparking wide-ranging research and
development (R&D) efforts through-
out the HVAC industry. This R&D
push is producing significant innova-
tions — not just in commercial boilers
but in cogeneration, connectivity, and
smarter controls.
Manufacturers, like Lochinvar,
are embracing this industry shift
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by dramatically ramping up R&D
capabilities. These efforts are led
by internal policy teams that closely
monitor the latest regulatory up-
dates and rebate/incentive oppor-
tunities that help guide product
development.
Technology Breakthroughs
in Commercial Boilers
Contrary to now-dated assump-
tions, the output of electric boilers
is already on par with most units
burning fossil-fuels — and even offer
some distinct superiorities. These in-
clude safety advantages, easy instal-
lation, fast startup/shutdown time,
and quiet operation. Moreover, an FIGURE 2. Lochinvar’s FTXL 1.0 Boiler.
electric boiler converts almost 100%
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of the electrical energy into heat with
no stack or heat transfer losses.
Another breakthrough in boiler
technology is the advancement of
fire-tube boilers. Fire-tube boil-
ers present engineers with highly
efficient technologies that have a
smaller footprint than other types of
boilers. Lochinvar’s FTXL 1.0 Boiler is
designed to handle frequent fluctua-
tions in the system flow rate thanks
to variable flow. The unit can operate
over a wide range of flow rates with
very low pressure drop. This permits
the installation of a full flow system
and eliminates the time and material
costs associated with primary and
secondary piping as well as pumps
needed to maintain the flow in a wa-
ter-tube boiler.
Tapping into Combined Heat
and Power Systems
Cogeneration (also known as com-
bined heat and power [CHP]) allows
a facility to simultaneously produce
energy-efficient heat for domestic hot
water and electricity to reduce energy
consumption and electric costs. Co-
generation can be a great solution for
commercial facilities that are seeking
a multifunctional unit to support their
sustainability goals.
Lochinvar’s unique XRGI® 25
Micro-CHP unit is powered by an
internal combustion engine. Using
natural gas as fuel, a facility with
an XRGI® 25 cogeneration system
produces energy-efficient heat for
domestic hot water and electrici-
ty to reduce energy consumption
and electric costs. Once installed,
Micro-CHP can achieve conversion
efficiency of up to 93%.
Smarter Controls Reduce
Emissions
CO2 emissions decrease with each
incremental increase in boiler effi-
ciency, but reaching 99% or greater
thermal efficiency is a tall order.
That’s why today’s most innovative
commercial boilers feature enhanced
controls that take advantage of
real-time data to help units operate
more efficiently. When there’s a
call for heat, the unit modulates to
provide the precise amount of output
needed to satisfy demand, eliminat-
ing wasteful short cycling.
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FIGURE 3. Lochinvar’s XRGI® 25 Micro-CHP.
Lochinvar’s CREST® boiler with
Hellcat ® Combustion Technology
utilizes RealTime O2 Trim® combined
with Lochinvar’s Smart Touch™ con-
trol to intuitively adapt to its environ-
ment (including altitude) and adjust
to accommodate peak demand,
providing efficient operation.
Convenience of Connectivity
Meeting sustainability goals re-
quires vigilant monitoring of units in
the field. Today, there are connectiv-
ity tools, like Lochinvar’s CON·X·US®
remote connectivity platform, that
can serve as a mobile portal to a
database of real-time and historical
data on boilers in multiple locations.
Engineers can quickly and easily per-
form a remote check on the operating
status or reprogram boiler functions
— whether it’s a single boiler in Bos-
ton or an eight-unit cascading system
in Boise, Idaho. Providing this type of
connectivity is essential to enabling
the most reliable and efficient space
heating possible for the customer.
Training on New Technology
Along with the development of
new products comes the need to train
facility managers, engineers, and
technicians on new technology. HVAC
manufacturers’ in-house training
capabilities, like Lochinvar University,
are essential to ensuring professionals
have the opportunity to learn on the
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job. All HVAC professionals can benefit
from continued education, especially
for the newer technologies that are
rapidly increasing in popularity. As
a part of its ongoing training efforts,
Lochinvar plans to soon redeploy its
mobile, 30-foot, climate-controlled
training truck — ideal for year-round
usage. Onboard is a 60-inch television
that enables access to training videos
and how-to guides as well as up to six
different Lochinvar units. Every unit
is piped and wired so the unit screens
function as simulators, and the piping
is shown as it would be in a real-world
application, complete with pumps and
an expansion tank. Lochinvar’s mobile
training truck will allow for top-tier,
on-the-job training for contractors
throughout the country.
The Future of Boiler
Technology
There’s no question that boilers
remain a viable and popular option
for commercial applications. Manu-
facturers continue to play a critical
role in the development of efficient,
sustainable, and innovative boiler
technology that supports the evolv-
ing sustainability needs of the com-
mercial sector.
By Dustin Wiggins, segment de-
velopment manager, commercial
water heating, Lochinvar
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EMERSON

How to Lower Your Boiler’s Carbon

Footprint with Sustainable B100 Biodiesel
Key design and regulatory considerations when transitioning industrial
boiler systems from running on fossil fuels to pure biodiesel.
By Yussef Abou-Ghanem

FIGURE 1. B100 offers a number of benefits compared to more dilute biodiesel blends. Images courtesy of Emerson

T
he environmental risks
associated with carbon
emissions have escalated
over the last several de-
cades. While modern tech-
nologies, such as industrial burner
and boiler systems, have enhanced
our standard of living, they have con-
tributed to these rising emissions.
According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), burning
fossil fuels for commercial and res-
idential heating accounted for 13%
of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in
2020, with the total amount of emis-
sions across all economic sectors
totaling 5,981 million metric tons of
carbon dioxide.
One of the ways we can effectively
reduce these risks is by modifying the
fuels we use within heating applica-
tions, converting legacy fuel trains
from running on petroleum and other
fossil fuels to clean, renewable, and
biodegradable biofuels. Unlike fossil
fuels, which slowly form naturally from
dead plant and animal remains, biofu-
els are produced over a short period of
time from plant-based biomass.
One major type of biofuel is biodies-
el, which is derived from vegetable
oils; animal fats; and nonedible raw
materials, such as the frying oils in
fast-food restaurants. It can be used as
a drop-in; stand-alone fuel; or blended
with conventional fuels, like petro-
leum, to power diesel engines and
distribution infrastructure. One type
of biodiesel that is gaining ground in
the industry is B100. This fuel source,
which is 100% pure biodiesel, offers a
number of benefits compared to more
diluted biodiesel blends.
Yet, while biodiesel — particularly
B100 — is an excellent carbon-neutral
fuel upgrade for legacy combustion
systems, there are still regulatory
considerations to keep in mind when
working with these fuel sources. Let’s
explore some of these considerations
and their impact on your choice of
combustion components, ensuring
you minimize your burner’s carbon
footprint as much as possible.

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 What is Biodiesel and B100?
Whereas traditional diesel fuel is
derived from petroleum, biodiesel
is made from a variety of renew-
able feedstocks, such as vegetable
oils and animal fats. It is produced
through a process called transester-
ification, during which the feedstock
chemically reacts with an alcohol
and a catalyst to produce biodiesel
and glycerin.
The resulting biodiesel can be
blended with conventional diesel
fuel (petrodiesel) in different pro-
portions to create biodiesel blends.
For example, the B20 blend contains
20% biodiesel and 80% petrodiesel.
Unlike B20 and other blends, B100 is
100% pure biodiesel.
So what makes this pure blend
FIGURE 2. State biodiesel targets by year.
so advantageous? For one, it can be
used in industrial boilers and burn-
ers designed to use petrodiesel — no
modifications are necessary. B100
also has a higher cetane number
than petrodiesel, meaning it burns
more cleanly and efficiently. By
reducing the buildup of deposits in
the fuel system compared to petro-
diesel, B100 even helps to extend the
service life of combustion equip-
ment. Additional benefits of B100
include the following:
• B100’s flash point is 130°-150°F,
which is higher than petrodiesel’s
flash point (125°). As a result, B100 is
less likely to ignite accidentally; and
• Because B100 has a higher lubricity
FIGURE 3. B100-compliant valves feature elastomers that have been tested to ensure than petrodiesel, it can protect the
their long-term chemical compatibility with corrosive biodiesel. fuel system from wear and tear.

Emerging B100 Regulatory

Requirements
Given biodiesel’s potential to
significantly lower emissions, the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPPC) released guidelines
for governments and industries to
invest in biodiesel as a fuel source
for industrial burners and boilers.
The U.S. government, for example,
tasked the EPA with creating biodies-
el targets that align with IPCC guide-
lines. Early adopters of these targets
include New York, Rhode Island, and
Connecticut.
In response to the EPA’s biodiesel
targets, major standards organiza-
FIGURE 4. Biofuels are produced from plant-based biomass, including fast-food tions, like the American Standards
restaurant oils.

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for Testing (ASTM) and Underwrit-
ers’ Laboratories (UL), have already
created and released regulatory
requirements for biodiesel, including
the use of B100. For example, the
ASTM D6751 specification covers
B100 in Grades S15 and S500 for use
Learn,
connect,
as a blend component with middle
distillate fuels, while the UL 428B
standard can certify fuel oil safety

& level up
shut-off valves for B100.

Implementing the Right

Components
By upgrading boiler fuel trains to
support B100 biodiesel, it’s possible
to reduce emissions by as much as
at the event
for HVACR
50%, moving you closer to net-zero
targets and avoiding costly state pen-
alties for emissions levels. To ensure
compliance, it’s important to work
with boiler manufacturers that use
components — including the valves
on the fuel and pilot lines — that
meet B100 standards.
Examples of components that are
certified for B100 standards include
ASCO™ Series 262 and 263 two-way
solenoid valves. Valves like these
make it possible to transition to a
more sustainable energy source
while simplifying compliance with
evolving regulations. As part of
their compliant design, these valves
feature elastomers that have been
tested to ensure their long-term
chemical compatibility with corro-
sive biodiesel. Compared to the re-
quired testing for biodiesel blends,
like B20, B100 requires a more rigor-
ous evaluation of elastomer resis-
tance and performance in order to
ensure the materials can withstand
the more chemically aggressive
nature of pure biodiesel.
To learn more about how to opti-
mize your industrial burner applica-
tion, whether to reduce emissions,
maximize efficiency or improve
productivity, visit
www.emerson.com/combustion.

By Yussef Abou-Ghanem, product

marketing manager of combustion,
Americas, Emerson

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ELLIOTT TOOL TECHNOLOGIES
What’s The Deal With SA-105?
Understanding material selection for tube plug welding.
By Erica Dzomba
FIGURE 1: SA-105 one-piece plugs. Images courtesy of Elliott Tool Technologies
W
elding has be-
come fairly
common practice
in pressure vessel
fabrication and
maintenance. From tube ends to
plugs, welding can provide addi-
tional strength or sealing coverage
if done correctly. When it comes
to tube plugging, many customers
are asking about plug materials and
special requirements to ensure vessel
specifications are met. This article
will examine the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code,
material types, nomenclature, and
impacts to the welding process.
Selecting the Right Material
When plugging a tube, it’s best
to use the same or a compatible
material to the tube to prevent cor-
rosion. Using a dissimilar metal will
cause the tube and plug to corrode,
resulting in a leak and plug failure.
In most cases it’s easy to match the
tube material to the plug without any
special material designations, how-
ever, there are a few materials that
can have several grades depending
on the application.
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Nomenclature
Different grades of carbon steel
have become more popular, due to
specifications set by ASME and other
standards for welding.
One method to identify materials
is based on the organization that
specifies it. The American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the
ASME often work together to produce
material specifications for the pres-
sure vessel industry. As a result, their
specified materials will often start
with ASTM or ASME followed by the
material, or an “S” prefix will be add-
ed in front of the material number.
The ASTM grading system will also
assign a letter prefix to a metal based
on the category. For example, “A”
typically refers to ferrous materials
(contains iron), where “B” refers to
nonferrous materials (does not con-
tain iron). Combined with the orga-
nization prefix, materials may read
ASTM A105 or simply SA-105.
Tubing Material Versus Bar
Stock
When matching plugs or tooling to
a tube spec, it can be difficult to know
which designation to look for. Mate-
rials that are specified by ASME or
ASTM often refer to the tube material
itself. Depending on the grade, the
material used to manufacture tubes
may not be available in a solid round
bar for manufacturing. This means
materials may not match on name
alone but should be matched based
on the chemical composition.
For example, SA-105 specifies a
seamless forged carbon steel pipe
that can be used in pressure systems
at variable temperatures. SA-105
doesn’t have a solid round bar coun-
terpart; instead, it points to a differ-
ent “A” hot-rolled carbon steel with a
chemical composition matching that
of SA-105.
Chemical Properties for
Welding
While many materials can be used
for welding, the preferred type of
metal can vary depending on the
method and application.
In the case of tube plug welding,
SA-105 carbon steel is often specified
due to its ability to withstand high
temperatures and pressures. Since
SA-105 tubing is forged, it is much
stronger than regular carbon steel
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and can withstand higher tempera- is installed by tapping the end of the or the user wants extra seal protection,
tures without degrading. Additionally, plug into the tube with a hammer or when done correctly, welding can be
its lower carbon content makes it an mallet until metal-to-metal contact is a great solution. However, it’s import-
easier material to weld compared to made and then advancing it an addi- ant to understand what materials and
other carbon steels. tional 1/8 inch. Driving the plug all the documentation are required to ensure
way into the tube can cause stress specifications are met. For example,
Plug Installation on the joint and has the potential of ASME often specifies that SA-105 car-
Once it’s determined a vessel causing damage to the ligament. If bon steel be used in welding applica-
needs to be plugged, the end user or this occurs, it can cause adjacent tions due to its strength under pressure
manufacturer will specify the type of tubes to leak. Generally, operators and high temperatures. Additionally,
plug that should be used, the mate- say you’ll hear a ringing sound or a material certifications and heat lot
rial, as well as other process require- ping to let you know that the plug set. numbers are needed for traceability in
ments. Depending on the vessel and the event of a failure.
the amount of tube degradation, Summary
welding may be specified. Overall, welding one-piece plugs is a By Erica Dzomba, product
viable option for many different appli- marketing specialist, Elliott Tool
Welding Requirements cations. Whether the tube is corroded, Technologies
While there are several benefits to
welding one-piece plugs, if not done
correctly, it could cause damage to
the tube sheet or tube sheet holes.
As a result, it’s critical that a repu-
table contractor or on-site welder
is used to complete the job to avoid
costly repairs.
Welding increases the chance of
the plug holding at higher pressures
and ensures that the plug has the
best seal. Where a traditionally in-
stalled one-piece plug can only hold
up to 150 psi, welding will allow it to
withstand up to 1,000 psi. Addition-
ally, if the tube is more corroded,
welding will make sure there is a tight
seal and prevent leaks or dislodging.
Prior to welding, many end users
require that plugs have appropriate
material certification. For SA-105
plugs, heat lot numbers may also be FIGURE 2: Welded one-piece tube plugs.
required. This documentation verifies
the right type of material is being
used and allows for traceability.

Tube Plugging Process

Before installing one-piece plugs,
all tubes should be trimmed flush to
the tube sheet. Hammering a plug
into a projection can cause the tube
end to crack and result in a poor seal.
In addition to trimming, it’s a best
practice to clean and vent the tubes
that will be plugged to get rid of debris
and avoid any future build-up of pres-
sure. Depending on the industry, vent-
ing may not be allowed, so it’s best to
confirm with the manufacturer.
Once the tubes have been prepped,
you can start plug installation. The
design of the one-piece plug makes
them easy to install. The tapered pin FIGURE 3: Another set of welded one-piece tube plugs.

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CHEM -AQUA INC.
Using Steam Accumulators to Satisfy
Fluctuating Boiler Steam Demand
When burners are continually cycling from high fire to low fire, or even
turning off, efficiency is lost.
By Jeff Lazor
FIGURE 1. Steam accumulators come in a variety of configurations, such as the one shown here.
Image courtesy of Chem-Aqua Inc.
M
odern boiler plants are
increasingly focused
on energy efficiency,
reducing their physical
footprint, and mini-
mizing capital and installation costs.
Companies are striving to keep their
total costs of operation as low as
possible to remain competitive in the
global economy. One of the challeng-
es is having a steam supply that can
handle large variations in demand. If
the boiler is too small to handle peak
demands, the plant cannot operate as
designed. If the boiler is sized to han-
dle short bursts of steam, the boiler
may be oversized and have higher
energy input versus output due to
lower efficiencies at lower loads.
Boiler efficiency can be impacted
significantly when the boiler is over-
sized for various reasons. Combus-
tion is much more efficient when
operated at higher firing rates. When
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burners are continually cycling from
high fire to low fire, or even turning
off, efficiency is lost. During the
restart of the burner, the combustion
air fan must be run without lighting
the burner to purge out any fuel due
to leakage. During shutdown, any re-
maining fuel must be burned off from
the combustion chamber as well.
Both of these waste fuel and energy.
Boilers also lose energy from radiant
heat losses from their shells. At lower
firing rates, the percentage of energy
lost is greater than at higher firing
rates, again lowering the efficiency.
All of these stops and starts also
cause wear on the equipment, in-
creasing maintenance costs.
One of the main causes of these
wide operational variations is the batch
process. These are particularly difficult
because they require large amounts of
steam in bursts, which can be either
long or short in duration. Numerous
industries, such as laundries, expand-
ed foam, canning, and brewing, may
be excellent candidates. When steam
demand peaks, a pressure drop may
occur, causing potentially serious
problems. As the pressure lowers, it
may cause rapid boiling of the water,
shutting the boiler off due to low water
levels. As boiler water is added, it could
cause the steam blanket to completely
collapse, shutting the plant down due
to no steam. Another scenario could
allow the pressure to drop but still
produce wet steam. This wet steam
has many aspects that are detrimental
to operations:
1. It reduces the thermal efficiency of
the steam;
2. It can cause erosion as the water
moves through the steam lines;
3. It will condense faster due to radi-
ant heat losses;
4. It could cause water hammer due
to the inability of the steam traps to
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 remove the condensate; and
5. It could even affect the quality of
the product the steam is designed
to heat, cook, cure, etc.
The question then becomes, “How
do you satisfy the short periods of high
demand without compromising effi-
ciencies?” The answer may very well
be as simple as installing a steam accu-
mulator. These units have been around
for years but are often overlooked
during system design. These vessels
act as a steam storage system that can
release steam when demand is greater
than the boiler’s production capacity
and to receive steam when the demand
is lower than what the boilers are
producing. This allows for a smaller
boiler than peak demand requires and
prevents oversizing the boiler and
operating at lower efficiencies. Steam
accumulators can be very responsive
to demand swings, lowering capital
and installation costs while taking up a
much lower physical footprint.
A steam accumulator is an insulated
steel pressure tank containing hot wa-
ter and steam under pressure that can
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be released when demand is higher
than the capacity of the boiler system.
They allow a plant with a low load
demand to inject surplus steam into
a large amount of water that is under
pressure. Over time, the stored water
increases in temperature and pressure
until it achieves the saturation tem-
perature for the operating pressure of
the boiler. If the tank has more steam/
water than needed, a trap removes
excess water/condensate to maintain
the accumulator water level and sends
the condensate back to the feedwater
tank. This allows room for the higher
volume steam when the water flashes
to steam. When demand exceeds the
capacity of the boiler, the resulting
pressure drop inside the steam ac-
cumulator will cause some of the hot
water to flash into steam. The steam
is then used to meet the demand
upon the system. The accumulator is
recharged during the next period of
time in which there is surplus steam
due to demand, which is lower than
the boiler system’s output.
While a steam accumulator may
seem like the ultimate solution for
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many applications, there are some
important considerations that must
be reviewed. There must be sufficient
excess capacity during lower demand
cycles to fully charge the accumulator.
The total steam demand must also be
lower than the overall boiler capacity.
The accumulator must be sized ap-
propriately to be able to store enough
pressurized hot water and allow for
the steam expansion during peak
steam demand. Steam accumulators
come in a variety of configurations,
and one example is shown in Figure 1.
Water treatment is a critical part of
the preventive maintenance program
for any boiler system. Chem-Aqua
provides customized water treat-
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system designs and applications.
These solutions protect boilers from
the harmful effects that may cause
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for years to come.
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BOILER TYPES FOR STEAM APPLICATIONS
This article covers the basic difference between common boiler types for high pressure steam
applications in the capacity range of 5,000,000 to 100,000,000 Btu/hr (5-100 MMBTU/hr or
120 - 2400 HP). This size range would be the larger commercial, institutional and industrial
applications. This range has been selected because there are many different types of boilers
available that are offered by several manufacturers. The goal of this paper is to provide
insights into how different boiler designs can impact the efficiency and overall operating
advantages of a steam facility.
Low-pressure steam and hot water markets are much different in both performance
opportunities and in equipment that can be used in these applications. While the general
concepts of efficiency are the same, the actual details provide a much different environment
compared to high-pressure
I. Basic Boiler Types
There are two basic boiler styles for steam boilers in this range, Firetube and Watertube
boilers. As their names imply, the Firetube boiler has the fire (combustion gases) inside the
tube and the Watertube boiler has the water inside the tube. This allows for large variations
BOILER TYPES
in product design and manufacturers have taken advantage of this to offer ever expanding
options to customers. Over the last few years, these basic styles have expanded to include a
wide variety of different boilers, and with each new design comes an opportunity for a better
match between the different applications and boiler.
FOR STEAM
APPLICATIONS
Understanding the Basics & Differences
January 2019
American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA)
8221 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 380
FIGURE 1 – Firetube Boiler with Economizer FIGURE 2 – Industrial Watertube Boiler
(Courtesy of Burnham Commercial Boiler) (Courtesy of Victory Energy.)
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PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS
Inspection Requirements for
Watertube Power Boilers, Part 2
Each tube should be carefully and thoroughly inspected.
By Luis Ponce
Figure 1. Severe tube fouling causing failure. Images courtesy of NBBI
This article is Part 2 in a two-part
series about inspecting watertube
power boilers. Part 1 is available at
https://shorturl.at/fkBNS.
T
o ensure boilers remain re-
liable and well-maintained,
consistent inspections are
necessary. This two-part
article is based on the Na-
tional Board Inspection Code (NBIC)
Part 2, which outlines the require-
ments for inspecting watertube power
boilers. Some of the requirements are
applicable to firetube and other types
of boilers. The following information
outlines key inspection requirements
for watertube power boilers.
Tube Exterior Surfaces
Various fuels have different effects
on boiler tubes. Fuels burned in
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watertube boilers may contain ash,
which can form an abrasive grit in the
flue gas stream. The abrasive action
of the ash in high-velocity flue gas
can quickly erode them.
Each part of the boiler that con-
tains tubes, such as the generating
bank, economizer, superheater, and
soot blowers, should be carefully
and thoroughly inspected. Tube ex-
terior surfaces should be inspected
for corrosion, deterioration, warping/
sagging, cracking, pitting, and scal-
ing. Tube welds should be examined
for cracks and complete fusion.
Tubes lose thickness by high-veloc-
ity impingement of fuel and ash par-
ticles or by the improper installation
or use of soot blowers. A leak from a
tube can cause serious corrosion or
erosion on adjacent tubes.
Watertube boilers use a variety
of fuels for combustion, including
black liquor, coal, gas, oil, trash, or
wood. The soot and fly ash deposits,
as well as sulfate and hydrocarbon
particulates, are associated with
generating tubes that are closest to
the flames of combustion but may
be found on other boiler tubes, such
as the economizer and downcomers
(see Figure 1).
Other effects on boiler tubes con-
sist of the following:
• Blisters and general enlargement:
result of overheating, such as water-
side deposits producing an insula-
tion effect; and
• Tube marriage: result of overheating
and warping to the point two tubes
come in contact with each other.
The superheater support structure
should be inspected to ensure clips,
clamps, support bars, and/or fasten-
ers are not eroded to the extent they
no longer function as intended.
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Boiler Drums and Headers
Drums and headers should be
inspected internally and external-
ly for signs of leakage, corrosion,
overheating, and erosion. Be sure
to check header seals for gasket leak-
age. To conduct a thorough internal
inspection of the steam drum (see
Figure 2), it is recommended the
internal components, such as the
baffles, shrouds, separators, and
dryers, be removed for the inspector
or ensure that the nondestructive
evaluation (NDE) technician has full
access to them.
The area where the boiler tubes
are joined with the drum or header,
including the ligaments, should be
carefully checked for cracks, evidence
of leaks, corrosion, and pitting.
The areas where cracking and
crack indications are most common
include:
• Longitudinal and structural welds;
• Bored openings (radial cracks);
• Ligament cracks between tube
holes;
• Circumferential cracks in curvature
of formed heads;
• Manway reinforcing ring welds;
• Structural support welds for inter-
nals; and
• In superheater headers, craze cracks
near drain or vent openings.
The steam drum surface blow pipe
and chemical feed pipes, if equipped,
should be checked to ensure proper
location, orientation of the holes, and
clogged holes.
Centrifugal steam separators
and dryer drains should be free of
clogging and damage; the fasteners
should not be loose, stripped, or
corroded; and any welds should be
intact with no visible cracks.
Steam baffles and plates should be
free of excessive corrosion, pitting,
and warping. The joints and apron/
end plates should be inspected for
leaks and plugged holes on perforat-
ed plate. Fasteners should be intact
and have complete thread engage-
ment, and stripped fasteners should
be replaced.
Soot Blowers
Soot blower mechanical gears,
chains, and pulleys should be
checked for broken or worn parts.
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Figure 2. A typical steam drum with internal components.
Be sure to inspect supply piping to
the soot blowers for faulty supports,
leakage, and expansion and contrac-
tion provisions. Checking the design
for proper installation that allows for
complete drainage of condensate can
prevent erosion.
Fireside Components and
Surfaces
Watertube boilers may contain
dead air spaces between the boiler
casing and the fireside cavity. These
dead air spaces include the pent-
house, upper arch dead air space,
and lower throat dead air spaces
that frequently house the drums and
headers. There is a tendency for un-
burned solid fuel and ash to collect in
these dead air spaces that may limit
the ability to inspect these spaces for
corrosion, tube bulges, service-in-
duced cracking, or defective welds.
These dead air spaces should be
thoroughly cleaned and examined.
Dead Air Space Support
Steel and Hangers
The boiler refractory (see Figure 3)
and insulation are key components
within a boiler. This interior boiler
component serves two functions: It
allows the boiler to operate efficiently
by keeping the flames and products
of combustion flowing through the
boiler tubes and out the stack, and it
keeps boiler operators and personnel
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safe. Boiler refractory and insulation
starts at the furnace floor and may
extend up the sides and to the roof
of the boiler. It should be in good
condition, not broken, unfastened,
or otherwise damaged. Fasteners,
such as clips, and wire used to secure
insulation, including blankets, should
be intact and functional. A variety of
materials are used to insulate power
boilers, including:
• Calcium silicate – temperature limit
of 1,200°F (649°C);
• Mineral wood board – temperature
limit of 450°F (232°C).
• Ceramic fiber blanket – temperature
limit of 450°F (232°C).
• Fiberglass board – temperature limit
of 850°F (454°C).
Boiler External Piping and
Other Connections
Boiler external piping, such as a
steam outlet and feedwater inlet, is
not within the scope of this informa-
tion, but the requirements are located
in NBIC Part 2, paragraph 2.4.
All openings leading to external
attachments, such as water column
connections, low-water fuel cutoff
devices, steam outlet pipes, and
openings to safety valves, should
be examined to ensure they are free
from obstruction.
Expansion joints, whether in the
boiler piping, exhaust ducting, or
casing/foundation, should not have
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PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS
Figure 3. Refractory around the burner.
Figure 4. A manway opening.
evidence of leakage, distortion,
corrosion, or damage. Larger boilers
are equipped with expansion joints in
the steam drum supports to allow for
expansion and contraction, whether
the drum is supported from the base,
by hanger supports, or bottom sup-
ported through downcomers. These
components should be inspected to
be in good working order and well
lubricated per the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Inspection Openings
The manhole and reinforcing
plates, as well as nozzles or other
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connections flanged or bolted to
the boiler, should be examined for
evidence of defects both internally
and externally to determine whether
connections, welds, and threads are
properly made to the boiler.
Manholes (see Figure 4) and hand-
hole inspection opening seating areas
should be inspected for cleanliness
and to ensure the gasket surfaces do
not have any steam cuts.
Controls
Along with the design and integrity
of the boiler pressure-retaining com-
ponents, establishing and maintaining
safety controls and safety devices in
good working order is essential to the
proper operation of the boiler. Repairs
to these devices must only be made
by qualified individuals or organiza-
tions and should be documented as
part of the boiler maintenance history.
The following are guidelines that
may be required by the jurisdiction
to aid in the evaluation of operating
control devices. Controls should be
evaluated at both the external inspec-
tion, preferably while the boiler is in
operation, and the internal inspec-
tion, if applicable.
• Verify the burner (see Figure 5) is
labeled and listed by a recognized
testing agency, that piping and wir-
ing diagrams exist, that commission-
ing tests have been conducted, and
that a contractor or manufacturer’s
installation report has been complet-
ed and is available for review.
• Verify function tests, inspection
requirements, maintenance, and
testing of all controls and safety
devices are in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Verify these activities are conducted
at assigned intervals in accordance
with a written procedure, that
non-conformances impacting con-
tinued safe operation of the boiler
are corrected, and that the results
are properly documented.
• Verify combustion air is supplied
to the boiler room as required by
the jurisdiction. If no jurisdictional
requirements exist, see NBIC, Part 1,
paragraph 2.4.5 and paragraph 3.5.4
for additional guidance.
• Verify that a manually operated
remote boiler emergency stop
button exists at each boiler room
exit door, when required by the
jurisdiction.
• Verify operation of low-water pro-
tection devices by observing the
blowdown of these controls or the
actual lowering of boiler water level
under carefully controlled condi-
tions with the burner operating. This
test should shut off the heat source
to the boiler. The return to normal
condition, such as the restart of the
burner, the silencing of an alarm, or
stopping of a feed pump, should be
noted. A sluggish response could
indicate an obstruction in the con-
nections to the boiler.
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• On forced circulation boilers (ASME
Section I), the flow-sensing device
should be tested to verify that the
burner will shut down the boiler
on a loss of flow. Construction of
high-temperature water boilers
does not facilitate an internal in-
spection of the water tubes.
• In the event controls are inoperative
or the correct water level is not indi-
cated, the boiler should be taken out
of service until the unsafe condition
has been corrected.
• For the internal inspection, float,
chamber, and probe-type low-wa-
ter fuel cutoff devices (see Figure
6) should be disassembled and
inspected, and linkage connections
should be examined for wear. The
float chamber should be examined
to ensure it is free of sludge or
other accumulation. Any necessary
Figure 5. A view inside of a boiler burner assembly.
corrective action should be taken
before the device is placed back into
service. The operating instructions
for the device should be made avail-
able to the inspector.
• In addition, the attached piping
should be inspected to ensure it
is free of scale buildup that might
impede device operation. Removing
inspection plugs typically allow this
piping to be inspected and cleaned
without disassembly of the system.

Records Review
Boiler logs, records of mainte-
nance, and feedwater treatment
should be maintained to ensure con-
tinuity of regular and adequate tests
have been made on the boiler and
its controls. These should be readily
available to present to the inspector.

Conclusion
Boiler inspections of watertube
power boilers are important for their
continued safe operation and to
ensure the best possible efficiency.
These two factors save both time and
money by reducing injuries and cost-
ly boiler repairs. Inspections should
be an integral part of any plant
maintenance program, even if state
or local government does not enforce
a boiler statute.

By Louis Ponce, manager of techni-

cal services, NBBI Figure 6. A typical float and chamber low-water fuel cutoff device.

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AT L A S C O P C O
Green Boiler Technologies
Examining technologies that will shape the future of the boiler industry.
By Neeraj Meghani
FIGURE 1. Powerhouse’s 82,000-PPH trailer-mounted watertube boiler.
Images courtesy of Atlas Copco
I
n today’s rapidly evolving industri-
al landscape, sustainable practices
and environmental concerns have
taken center stage. Industries
are under increased pressure to
minimize their carbon footprint while
ensuring efficient operations. As the
demand for greener technologies
rises, innovations in boiler technolo-
gies, such as low/ultra-low nitrogen
oxides (NOx) burners and selective
catalytic reduction (SCR) systems,
are constantly being deployed and
improved upon.
The Evolution of Green Boiler
Technology — Traditional industrial
boilers have long been notorious
for their high emissions of harmful
pollutants which include NOx, carbon
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monoxide (CO), sulfur oxides (SOx),
and particulate matter (PM). Due to
the severe health risks associated
with these pollutants, they are strictly
monitored and controlled across all
air districts in the country.
Modern green boilers are designed
with advanced combustion tech-
niques and state-of-the-art com-
ponents to drastically reduce such
emissions. These boilers optimize
fuel combustion, constantly optimize
output to match demand, and mon-
itor input/output variables so that
operators can keep a close track on
operational parameters in one place.
The other cornerstone of green
boiler technology is the integration of
SCR systems. SCRs use a catalyst to
convert NOx emissions into harmless
nitrogen and water through a chemical
reaction in the presence of a catalyst.
Selective Catalytic Reduction
(SCR) — Selective catalytic reduction
is a flue-gas emission control process
that converts NOx into nitrogen (N2)
and water (H2O).
The reduction reaction is achieved
using a catalyst to assist in creating
the desired reaction between the re-
ducing agent and the NOx of the flue
gas. The most common reductants
are anhydrous ammonia, aqueous
ammonia, and urea. These reductants
are injected into the flue gas stream
in such a way to promote a homog-
enous mixture before coming in
contact with the catalyst. As the flue
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FIGURE 2. A screenshot of Boiler Logix: A boiler control system designed by engineers at Powerhouse.
gas and ammonia mixture passes
through the catalyst, the following re-
actions occur to produce the intended
result of N2 and H2O:
4NO + 4NH 3 + O2 → 4N2 + 6H2O
2NO2 + 4NH 3 + O2 → 3N2 + 6H2O
NO + NO2 + 2NH 3 → 2N2 + 3H2O
While further considerations, such
as exhaust temperature, determine
the catalyst and other specifications
of a SCR system, these systems can
work with boilers of almost all sizes
to deliver a NOx reduction of up to
95% in some cases.
Heat Recovery — A significant
amount of heat (and energy) is left
unused in standard boilers due to
either design or operational con-
straints. An exhaust heat recovery
system, such as a flue gas econo-
mizer in the stack of a boiler, uses
residual heat in the exhaust and redi-
rects it to increase the temperature of
incoming boiler feedwater. Signifi-
cant savings can be achieved using
the system, as fuel usage goes down
by 1% for every 10°F rise in feedwater
temperature. A boiler with a standard
economizer is usually 3%-5% more
efficient than a similarly sized boiler
without an economizer. Depending
on boiler size and economizer type,
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over a few months or years of use,
the savings in fuel costs can be
significant and can easily exceed the
investment cost of the economizer.
Boiler Control/Monitoring — While
the safeties on boilers are responsi-
ble for ensuring safe operation and
protection from over-pressurization in
emergency conditions, advanced boil-
er control systems bring unparalleled
value to the operations (and operators)
of a boiler. With a dedicated boiler
controls system equipped with sensors
placed throughout the steam system,
boiler operators can get operational
data that can help them optimize boiler
performance in real time.
Key measurements, such as boiler
stack temperature, boiler feedwater
pressure, and deaerator tank tem-
perature, can also prove to be of im-
mense value to recognize early signs
of bigger problems. Such metrics can
help operators quickly diagnose small
issues before they snowball into
bigger problems that might require
expensive repairs or shutdowns.
Alternate Fuels/Alternate Boil-
ers — One way to reduce emissions
is to simply remove them from the
input, i.e., using greener fuels or fuels
generated from renewable sources
that reduce the total greenhouse
gas emissions into the atmosphere.
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Today, specially designed burners
can run on most available biofuels,
hydrogen, and hydrogen-natural gas
blends. While it’s true a significant
capital investment is needed to retro-
fit steam systems to transition them
to these fuels, it’s almost certain
that with ever-tightening emissions
standards it would be the status-quo
in the near future.
Another solution is the use of
electric boilers, which completely
circumvent the direct greenhouse gas
emissions problems. However, care
should be taken to account for the
indirect emissions related to elec-
tricity production if you report and
track your emissions. While these can
seem to be a panacea, it is extreme-
ly rare that most facilities have the
extensive infrastructure needed to
support the heavy current loads
these boilers demand.
Conclusion — Powerhouse has had
diverse experience in designing and
installing complex steam systems to
comply with the toughest emissions
requirements. The company’s porta-
ble SCR solutions and low/ultra-low
NOx boilers are ready to be shipped
within hours.
By Neeraj Meghani, product
marketing specialist, Atlas Copco
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