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Basics of Boiler Gasket Kits and Seals
Boiler gaskets and boiler seals are made of a variety of materials, sizes, and shapes to meet different purposes and service demands of boilers. Using the right boiler gaskets and seals for your boiler is important for promoting boiler efficiency, … Continue reading
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Steps to Recover Boiler System After Flood
With the widespread property damage and personal injuries caused recently by Mississippi River flooding, here are some basic guidelines for boiler operators and boiler owners to consider when recovering their boiler system after flood waters recede. Flood waters may carry … Continue reading
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Five Common Reasons for Refractory Lining Wear
The primary needs for refractories as protective linings are destructive process environments. As a result of harsh environments, refractory linings will wear down over time, requiring periodic maintenance and eventual replacement. In any process environment, refractories are potentially continuously under … Continue reading
Where to find the North Carolina boiler code online
If you manage the operation and maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels, you may find it helpful to know where you can find additional information about the North Carolina Boiler Safety Bureau and the Boiler Code. What is the North … Continue reading
Why Refractory Dry-in Schedules are Important
“Drying-In” refractory castables after installation or repair is critical to increase the effectiveness and lifespan of a new refractory lining, but many end users shortcut the manufacturer’s recommended dry-in schedule because of the cost and time involved. Proper refractory dry-in … Continue reading
A Brief Overview of Refractories
Refractories serve as protective linings in destructive process environments to protect from heat, corrosion, and abrasion. Refractories can be found in boilers, incinerators, furnaces, and other process units, and they play a critical role in the safe and efficient operation … Continue reading
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Pressure Relief Valve Basics for Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Pressure relief devices vent excess pressure which could rupture a boiler or pressure vessel. If all other safety devices or operating controls fail, the pressure relief device must be capable of venting excess pressure. The most common types of pressure … Continue reading
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Joe Moore & Co. Welding QCM to Represent R Stamp Holders to National Board
Ms. Kathy Moore, Welding Quality Control Manager for Joe Moore & Company in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to represent R Stamp Holders to the … Continue reading
LWCO maintenance can prevent catastrophic boiler failure
According to the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, low water conditions are the cause for 50% of all boiler related accidents. Low water conditions exist when water falls below a certain level recommended by the manufacturer for … Continue reading