Fact Sheet Potential Hazards created by Water Hammer in Steam Systems

Ref: FS1 (ISBN 1 901212 15 7)
Date of Publication: May 1997

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Incidents involving water hammer can cause serious or even fatal accidents. This Fact Sheet:
  • outlines the causes of water hammer
  • strongly recommends the replacement of cast iron stop valves on steam boilers
  • presents a 5-point Action Plan to minimise hazards.
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Shell Boilers:

Guidelines for the Examination of Shell-to-Endplate and Furnace-to Endplate Welded Joints

Ref: SBG1 (ISBN 1 901212 05)
Date of Publication: April 1997

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This publication is written specifically for owners, users and competent persons performing duties under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. It describes those procedures considered to be good practice, and incorporates advice in assessing defects in shell-to-endplate welds and furnace-to-endplate welds in shell boilers.

(Note: Supersedes AOTC Guidance Note GN4.)

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Shell Boilers:

Guidlines for the examination of longitudinal seams of shell boilers


Ref: SBG2 (ISBN 1 901212 30 0)
Publication Date: May 1998

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This publication is aimed at owners, users and competent persons who have duties under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. Based on methods of measurement developed by inspection organisations, it describes procedures which will reduce the risk of boiler cracking and subsequent explosions. These guidelines also provide detailed guidance on ultrasonic testing and report provision.

(Note: Supersedes AOTC guidance note GN3)

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