Dear JAC,
Same as your reply, ASME Sec. VII, Subsection C4 Appurtenances, C4.130 also recommend that the testing of safety valves should be performed at the time the boiler is being shut down for inspection. Actually some of our local plants also implemented in this way.
However, I think the...
Dear JAC
Thanks for your two valuable replies.
After checking ASME Sec. I, Power Boilers, Para. PG-73.4.2, it seems a requirement for initial installation of safety valve. However, does the code mention the timing and interval of online testing? Should we implement online test every year?
I...
Hi,
Is there regulations or international codes specify to implement periodically the online hot testing on safety valve for boilers to record the blowing pressure? Do the codes mention any provision about personnel safety during this test? Is there any accidents happened before?
(I am aware...