Confined Space Recovery Boiler
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Recovery Boiler Inspections
Jim GrahamBuckman Laboratories
TAPPI Engineering ConferenceOctober 2007
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If you are going to spend three hours cutting wood, spend two hours sharpening your saw.
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Inspection Discussion
SafetyEquipmentReviewing materialInspectionReporting
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Safety
Follow established mill proceduresLock out / tag outConfined space entryCommunication
Never inspect a boiler without a watchContingency plan in case of emergency
Monitor conditions within the boilerAir qualityPotential for other hazards
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Safety
Be aware of potential risksLeaking feedwaterBlowdown flash tank crossoverShock hazardsInter-drum hazards
Report unsafe working conditionsLearn about the equipment that will be inspected
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Equipment Preparation
Inspection cameras (boroscope and still)4 gas monitorRescue HarnessScraper, magnet, sample bags (Whirlpak)Parafilm and transparent tapeDeposit test kit (qualitative)Necessary clothing, gloves and respiratorVentilation
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Equipment Examples
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Understand the Boiler Specifics
Review drawings and elevation diagramIdentify inspection areasNote any mechanical changes to system
Review tube inspection recordsPast inspection reportsPhotos and video records
Be aware of past chemical excursionsDate, severity, contaminant
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Understand the Boiler Specifics
Know what will be accessibleWork with contractors and millTake advantage of any opportunity
Review any mechanical, operational or chemical changes since last inspection
Baffles, treatment program, controlChanges in treatment can contribute to redistribution of deposits in the boiler
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Tube Inspection Map - History
Tube 1
Row 1
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Inspection Areas
Upper and lower wall headersLook for debris, pluggage, Inspect accessible wall tubes
Penthouse and lower vestibuleSteam and mud drums
Waterline (loose equipment can cause steam purity issues)Check integrity of cyclones, demisters, chevrons, and all separating equipment
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Inspection Areas
Generating bank and downcomersNote deposition pattern if presentIdentify signs of steam blanketingLook for corrosion at tube ends
Side wallsRun boroscope in all accessible tubesMake note of elevation and tube specifics
Floor and roof tubesRun scope as far as possible
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Inspection Areas
Screen tubesMay indicate area-specific issuesFocus on slopes and bends
Superheaters and headersCarryover
FiresideBlisters and bulges indicate heat transfer issues. Changing fuels can alter the heat flux to the tube
Auxiliary equipment
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General Photos
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Boroscoping
Provides a convenient record of changesTubes can be tracked year after year
Newer technology makes data access easyDVD and flash drive recording media
Inspection results can be inserted into reportVirtually all areas of boiler can be accessedResults are portable
Questionable areas can be shared via email
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Boroscoping MapRecovery BoilerGenerating Bank
(top view)
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Fu rnaceho ts ide
row01
t ub e01
row10
tube01
row20
tube01
ro w30
tube01
ro w40
tube01
row50
tube01
row60
tube01
row70
tube01
row80
tube01
row84
tube01
row
01tu
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row
10tu
be27
row
20tu
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row
30t u
be2 7
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40t u
be2 7
row
50t u
be2 7
row
60t u
be27
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70tu
b e27
row
80tu
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84t u
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tube 10
tube 15
tube 20
tube 10
tube 15
tube 20
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General Reporting
Provide as much information as possibleExecutive summaryAnalytical resultsBoroscope map / tube historyFollow-up planPhotos, video clips
Keep the report format consistentMake the data easy to access and share
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Report Components
Probable Combination for Deposit
Percent of Compound
46%
27%
8%
8%4% 3% 2% 1%1%
CALCIUM CARBONATE (CALCITE)
IRON OXIDES
MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE (MUNSONITE)SILICA / QUARTZ / CRISTOBALITE
MAGNESIUM SILICATE (SERPENTINE)
SODIUM CARBONATE
CALCIUM SULFATE (ANHYDRITE)
COPPER OXIDES
ALUMINUM, MANGANESE AND / OR ZINC OXIDES
Row 1
Tube 1
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Summary
Plan well to be safeReview information from past inspectionsMake sure equipment is fully functionalYou can’t collect too much informationMake the results easily accessibleKeep good recordsAsk questions
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Thank You