[Steam-engine] email from state boiler inspector

[Eric Applegate]

Dang can't ask for more than that.  Attitude is everything.  Makes me want to move to the Big Sky.  Sounds like you found a friend on the inspection board and things could't be better.  I'm tickeled for you hope it all works out well.

Eric
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
Reply-To: Steam-engine mailing list <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Date:  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 10:31:02 -0600

>G'day all;
>  The below is an email from the state boiler inspector regarding the 
>proceedure he will use to access our boiler..might be helpful info for the 
>newbee:
>
>Rick,
>
>
>The following is an outline of the procedure we will follow to evaluate and 
>compute the pressure capabilities of your fire-tube vertical boiler 
>(Manufacturer unknown).
>
>Pre Hydrostatic Procedure- The State of Montana will perform ultra-sound 
>metal thickness testing on your boiler at no cost to you, to determine metal 
>thickness at various random locations. The data produced will be used to 
>calculate the maximum allowable water pressure
>(MAWP) of your boiler.
>
>Hydrostatic test Procedure- Upon successful completion of the ultrasound, a 
>hydrostatic test will be performed as per Section One of the ASME code 
>(Power Boilers) and the NBIC (National Board Inspection Code) Appendix C, to 
>determine vessel integrity.
>
>If the boiler passes the hydrostatic test we can proceed with the fitting of 
>Boiler safety devices and accessories to meet State Codes.
>
>Rick, I think this will be a great project and am looking forward to working 
>with you and Corky! 
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