The ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Boiler codes are known throughout the world for their emphasis on safety and reliability. Written by an expert with practical experience in boiler inspection and maintenance, this book offers a clear, straightforward interpretation of the codes. Contents: Types of Classification of Power Boilers * Design Criteria, Formulas, Calculations * Construction Materials and Methods * Safety Valves * Stamping of Code Symbols and Nameplates * Data Reports * Methods for Repair and Alteration Contents

1. Boiler Fundamentals
2. Materials
3. Boiler Design
4. Boiler Piping
5. Safety and Safety Relief Valves
6. Fabrication
7. Watertube Boilers
8. Firetube Boilers
9. Feedwater Heaters
10. Miniature Boilers
11. Electric Boilers
12. Organic Fluid Vaporizers
13. Shop Inspection
14. Stamping and Data Reports
15. Auxiliaries and Appurtenances
16. Fuel Systems
17. Boiler Controls
18. Boiler Installation
19. Boiler Operation
20. Inservice Inspection
21. Boiler Maintenance
22. Boiler Repairs
23. Water Treatment

Appendices

• Maximum Stress Values for Ferrous Materials
• Maximum Stress Values for Nonferrous Materials
• Dimensions of Plates
• Dimension of Heads
• Pipe Thickness
• Tube Thickness
• Geometric Chart for Components under External Pressure
• MAWP for Watertubes
• Manufacturers' Data Report for Watertube Boilers
• Manufacturers' Data Report for Firetube Boilers
• Manufacturers' Data Report for Miniature Boilers
• Manufacturers' Data Report for Electric Boilers
• Manufacturers' Data Report for Organic Fluid Vaporizer
• Manufacturers' Data Report for Pressure Piping
• Installing Contractor's Report for CSD-1
• First Inspection Report
• Suggested Format for Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Unit Conversion

Index

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