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PART PWT
REQUIREMENTS FOR WATERTUBE BOILERS
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2013 SECTION I
Figure PWT-11
Examples of Acceptable Forms of Tube Attachment
(a) (b)
3/8 in. (10 mm) max. 3/8 in. (10 mm) max.
(c) (d)
1/ in. (3 mm) min.
8
3/ in. (19 mm) max.
4
Groove dimensions:
1/ in. (3 mm) min. width
8
1/ in. (0.5 mm) min. depth
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Edge to edge separation:
1/ in. (3 mm) min. between
8
grooves or between groove
and tubesheet surface
(e)
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where
r
p = pitch permitted by PG-46
r = radius of waterleg bottom curvature, in. [not to ex-
ceed 2 in. (50 mm)]
The design pressure does not exceed 200 psi (1.5 MPa),
the welded joint is not exposed to the products of combus-
tion, and the welded structure is postweld heat treated. Explosion doors, if used and if located in the setting
Volumetric examination is not required. walls within 7 ft (2.1 m) of the firing floor or operating
platform, shall be provided with substantial deflectors to
PWT-13 STAYING SEGMENT OF HEADS divert the blast.
The rules in PFT-25.2 shall be used to determine if stay-
ing is required. PWT-15 ACCESS AND FIRING DOORS
The minimum size of an access or fire door opening, in
PWT-14 FIRING DOORS which the minimum furnace dimension is 24 in.
A watertube boiler shall have the firing doors of the (600 mm), shall be not less than 12 in. × 16 in. (300 mm
inward‐opening type, unless such doors are provided with × 410 mm) or equivalent area, 11 in. (280 mm) to be
substantial and effective latching or fastening devices or the least dimension in any case. A circular opening shall
otherwise so constructed as to prevent them, when closed, be not less than 15 in. (380 mm) in diameter.
from being blown open by pressure on the furnace side. For furnace dimensions less than 24 in. (600 mm), the
These latches or fastenings shall be of the positive self‐ opening should be 23/4 in. × 31/2 in. (70 mm × 89 mm) or
locking type. Friction contacts, latches, or bolts actuated larger where possible. In cases where the size or shape
by springs shall not be used. The foregoing requirements of the boiler prohibits an opening of that size, two open-
for latches or fastenings shall not apply to coal openings ings with a minimum size of 1 in. (25 mm) may be used,
of downdraft or similar furnaces. preferably oppposite each other, to permit inspection
All other doors, except explosion doors, not used in the and cleaning of the furnace. If the burner is removable
firing of the boiler may be provided with bolts or fasten- so as to permit inspection and cleaning through the burner
ings in lieu of self‐locking latching devices. opening, a separate access opening need not be provided.
Figure PWT-12.1
Box‐Type Header Joint
0.9 p max.
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