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Section 1 Boiler Valve in-place test(on line Popping test)requirement for PSVs

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nasim123

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Aug 25, 2012
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If we have section 1 Boiler PSVs,even if we calibrate the PSV in the shop, we need to conduct in place test(on line popping test) at site. What is the reason behind this requirement.

Why a section 1 Boiler PSV needs to test at shop & then test at site?

Awaiting your feedback

Thanks
Nasim
 
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These valves are critical safety elements. Hence they are tested on site. Apart from there could be national regulations which warrant such tests repeated every year.
 
nasim123 - please point out the paragraph in ASME Sec I where you see a requirement to do a pop test in the field. I don't know of such a requirement, and I can't find this in Sec I.
 
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