Providing Boiler Inspections at US Army Installations: How to Perform Internal/Operational, Efficiency, and Emissions Testing

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Abstract:

US Army Regulation AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management, paragraph 23-36.d requires the inspection of all actively used high-pressure and high-temperature boilers at Army installations. These inspections identify and evaluate the effects on boiler condition and operation of improper water treatment, soot accumulation, and improper boiler installation. Improper water treatment in boilers can lead to corrosion and scaling of wetted surfaces, which in turn reduces equipment life and compromises operating efficiency. Regular inspections also identify repairs needed to ensure that the boilers will operate safely. This work provided boiler inspections at Army in-stallations to identify deficiencies and provide recommendations for reducing corrosion and improving the efficiency and dependability of the boilers and associated boiler plant equipment. For a select number of boilers, measurements of efficiency and emissions were al-so taken.

Author(s):
Potts, Noel L.
Author Organization(s):
ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0077

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ERDC/CERL-TR-13-9
Monitor Series:
IMCOM/TX
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*ARMY FACILITIES, *BOILERS, *VISUAL INSPECTION, AUDITING, CORROSION, EFFICIENCY, EMISSION, ENERGY CONSERVATION, HIGH PRESSURE, HIGH TEMPERATURE, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, REGULATIONS, REPAIR, SOOT, TEST AND EVALUATION, WATER CONSERVATION, WATER TREATMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Report Date:
2013 Aug 01
Creation Date:
2014 May 28