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by Archimedes
Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:06 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: De-firing & Shutting Down of Marine Steam Boilers
Replies: 7
Views: 8377

Re: De-firing & Shutting Down of Marine Steam Boilers

Thanks for all that Pete.

I think now it's all starting to make sense... couldn't find much of this sort of info elsewhere.

=)
by Archimedes
Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: De-firing & Shutting Down of Marine Steam Boilers
Replies: 7
Views: 8377

Re: De-firing & Shutting Down of Marine Steam Boilers

How about the actual de-firing and shutdown process before tag out? Is there anything much to think about? It's got to be more than just flicking a switch! Is there much difference in the processes between water wedging and long-term shut down beyond what sounds like the obvious? I presume waterwedg...
by Archimedes
Sat Nov 13, 2010 2:09 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: De-firing & Shutting Down of Marine Steam Boilers
Replies: 7
Views: 8377

Re: De-firing & Shutting Down of Marine Steam Boilers

Thanks for the help DD, much appreciated.

JK, no, I'm just a humble cadet... still with dry boots!
No actual boiler manuals are available where I am.
by Archimedes
Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: De-firing & Shutting Down of Marine Steam Boilers
Replies: 7
Views: 8377

De-firing & Shutting Down of Marine Steam Boilers

hiya, yes, you guessed right, this is a sort of homeworky type question, but bear with me, I'm only asking for somewhere to start! :oops:

I just can't find anything on defiring and shutting down steam boilers!

Any pointers please?!