What to do when the boiler experiences a sudden power outage
Sudden power loss is a dangerous incident during the operation of industrial boilers. Resolving this problem quickly and effectively is extremely important to ensure operator and equipment safety. This article will provide you with detailed instructions to handle sudden power outages for industrial boilers.
Close the main steam valve immediately to ensure the pressure and water level are clear furnace body
What should I do if the boiler suddenly loses power
When an operating industrial boiler suddenly loses power, The most important thing is to stay calm and follow established safety procedures. First, it is necessary to immediately check the power supply to determine the cause of the power failure. If possible, restore power using a backup generator or through switching of the supply. In cases where power cannot be restored immediately, the correct thing to do is to close the boiler's relief valve to ensure the internal pressure of the boiler system.
Arrange people to monitor water levels on site and report promptly
On-site emergency measures for boilers with sudden power outages
- After the boiler operator detects a power outage in the system, he/she must immediately carry out a plan to handle the power outage and arrange relevant forces to actively respond. In case of an incident, immediately report to the workshop director to stop supplying steam to the production system
- Arrange people to observe the water level on site and report promptly; Immediately arrange subordinate personnel in their respective positions and immediately handle the problem according to their respective division of labor.
- Should close main valve of boiler. Close the air supply and wind control baffle. Open the furnace door, throw wet slag into the furnace, extinguish the fire in the furnace, forbidden to water the furnace. After the furnace fire is extinguished, open the furnace door and chimney door to speed up furnace cooling.
- In case of a serious water shortage accident, water supply is strictly prohibited. into the boiler. After starting the backup power source, stick to your location to ensure equipment safety. After receiving notice to restart the furnace, you must strictly follow the start-up procedures.
In addition, you can refer to Refer to the following documents:
- Procedures for starting and stopping industrial boilers: Master for safety
- Top 10 Common problems when operating boilers, causes and solutions
Common boiler troubleshooting procedures