
Form 2055
19
Revision Date 5/1/2015
If the tests indicate chemical concentration has decreased, chemical may be introduced to the
boiler by putting it in the drum shown in Figure 3.9A. Then lower the boiler water level to
introduce it into the boiler. Then operate the boiler at low input to circulate the water and mix the
chemical. Then repeat Step 2. Pay attention to the maintenance of the valves being used to
isolate the boiler to prevent leakage and resultant dilation of the lay-up solution.
3 . 9 . 8 W E T L A Y - U P A L T E R N A T E M E T H O D
An alternate wet lay-up method is to pipe clean continuous blowdown water from a properly
treated boiler into any convenient bottom connection on the idle boiler, allowing the water to flow
through the boiler and out the top (through any convenient top opening) to the sewer. This
method will insure a continuous complete fill with warm, properly treated water. It also prevents
in-leakage of air by keeping the boiler slightly pressurized.
3 . 9 . 9 D R Y L A Y - U P O F S T E A M B O I L E R S -
L O N G T E R M
The dry lay-up method recommended requires that the boiler be drained, dried as completely as is
possible, all openings and valves closed. Nitrogen gas at 5 psig is introduced to the boiler to
pressurize it and prevent air in-leakage. The success of the procedure depends on the thorough
drying of the boiler metal surfaces after draining and the exclusion of air during the lay-up.
CAUTION
The use of nitrogen for blanketing is recommended in both the wet and dry lay-up procedures.
Even though nitrogen in dilute quantities is non-toxic, it will not support life. Precautions must be
taken before entering equipment filled with nitrogen for inspections or any other purposes. These
precautions shall be as follows:
disconnection of nitrogen supply line
complete purging and venting of the equipment with fresh air
testing oxygen levels inside before any attempt to enter
all confined entry guidelines applicable to site must be followed
Appropriate caution signs shall be posted around the equipment to alert personal that
nitrogen blanketing is in use. A boiler laid up dry must be tagged with information that the
unit is not to be operated until the boiler is properly refilled.
BOILER DRUM
VALVE
SMALL STEEL
DRUM
WATER LEVEL
ANY
SUITABLE
BOILER
CONNECTION
Figure 3.9A: WET LAY-UP STATIC HEAD DRUM