Prepared by : 130940119015 130940119060 130940119114 Guided by : Mr.

Prepared by : 130940119015 130940119060 130940119114 Guided by : Mr. Tanmay Patel

Boiler Mounting

Boiler Mountings: The boiler mountings are the part of the boiler and are required for proper functioning. In accordance with the Indian Boiler regulations, of the boiler mountings is essential fitting for safe working of a boiler.

Water level Indicator Water level indicator is located in front of boiler in such a position that the level of water can easily be seen by attendant. Two water level indicators are used on all boilers.

Pressure Gauge A pressure gauge is fitted in front of boiler in such a position that the operator can conveniently read it. It reads the pressure of steam in the boiler and is connected to steam space by a siphon tube. The most commonly, the Bourdon pressure gauge is used.

Safety Valve Safety valves are located on the top of the boiler. They guard the boiler against the excessive high pressure of steam inside the drum. If the pressure of steam in the boiler drum exceeds the working pressure then the safety valve allows blow-off the excess quantity of steam to atmosphere. Thus the pressure of steam in the drum falls. The escape of steam makes a audio noise to warm the boiler attendant. There are four types of safety valve. 1. Dead weight safety valve. 2. Spring loaded safety valve 3. Lever loaded safety valve 4. High steam and low water safety valve

Dead weight safety valve Lever loaded safety valve Spring loaded safety valve

Fusible Plug It is very important safety device, which protects the fire tube boiler against overheating. It is located just above the furnace in the boiler. It consists of gun metal plug fixed in a gun metal body with fusible molten metal. During the normal boiler operation, the fusible plug is covered by water and its temperature does not rise to its melting state. But when the water level falls too low in the boiler, it uncovers the fusible plug. The furnace gases heat up the plug and fusible metal of plug melts, the inner plug falls down The water and steam then rush through the hole and extinguish the fire before any major damage occurs to the boiler due to overheating.

Blow-Off Cock The function of blow-off cock is to discharge mud and other sediments deposited in the bottom most part of the water space in the boiler, while boiler is in operation. It can also be used to drain-off boiler water. Hence it is mounted at the lowest part of the boiler. When it is open, water under the pressure rushes out, thus carrying sediments and mud.

Feed Check Valve The feed check valve is fitted to the boiler, slightly below the working level in the boiler. It is used to supply high pressure feed water to boiler. It also prevents the returning of feed water from the boiler if feed pump fails to work.

Steam Stop Valve The steam stop valve is located on the highest part of the steam space. It regulates the steam supply to use. The steam stop valve can be operated manually or automatically.

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