Power Boiler Design, Inspection, and Repair

Description:

The ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Boiler codes are known throughout the world for their emphasis on safety and reliability. Written by an expert with practical experience in boiler inspection and maintenance, this book offers a clear, straightforward interpretation of the codes.

Table of Contents:

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: Boiler Fundamentals

Chapter 2: Materials

Chapter 3: Boiler Design

Chapter 4: Boiler Piping

Chapter 5: Safety and Safety Relief Valves

Chapter 6: Fabrication

Chapter 7: Watertube Boilers

Chapter 8: Firetube Boilers

Chapter 9: Feedwater Heaters

Chapter 10: Miniature Boilers

Chapter 11: Electric Boilers

Chapter 12: Organic Fluid Vaporizers

Chapter 13: Shop Inspection

Chapter 14: Stamping and Data Reports

Chapter 15: Auxiliaries and Appurtenances

Chapter 16: Fuel Systems

Chapter 17: Boiler Controls

Chapter 18: Boiler Installation

Chapter 19: Boiler Operation

Chapter 20: Inservice Inspection

Chapter 21: Boiler Maintenance

Chapter 22: Boiler Repairs

Chapter 23: Water Treatment

APPENDIX A: MAXIMUM STRESS VALUES FOR FERROUS MATERIALS

APPENDIX B: MAXIMUM STRESS VALUES FOR NONFERROUS MATERIALS

APPENDIX C: DIMENSIONS OF PLATES

APPENDIX D: DIMENSION OF HEADS

APPENDIX E: PIPE THICKNESS

APPENDIX F: TUBE THICKNESS

APPENDIX G: GEOMETRIC CHART FOR COMPONENTS UNDER EXTERNAL PRESSURE

APPENDIX H: MAWP FOR WATERTUBES

APPENDIX I: MANUFACTURERS' DATA REPORT FOR WATERTUBE BOILERS

APPENDIX J: MANUFACTURERS' DATA REPORT FOR FIRETUBE BOILERS

APPENDIX K: MANUFACTURERS' DATA REPORT FOR MINIATURE BOILERS

APPENDIX L: MANUFACTURERS' DATA REPORT FOR ELECTRIC BOILERS

APPENDIX M: MANUFACTURERS' DATA REPORT FOR ORGANIC FLUID VAPORIZER

APPENDIX N: MANUFACTURERS' DATA REPORT FOR PRESSURE PIPING

APPENDIX O: INSTALLING CONTRACTOR'S REPORT FOR CSD-1

APPENDIX P: FIRST INSPECTION REPORT

APPENDIX Q: SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS (WPS)

APPENDIX R: UNIT CONVERSION

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX