Turnover/Watch Relief

When an operator comes on duty, he should make an operational inspection to ensure that everything is operating normally. The points to be checked are as follows:

1. Check the water level in the gauge glass on each boiler by opening and closing the try cocks.

2. Check the low-water cutoffs and the boiler feed equipment by blowing down the water columns on each boiler.

3. Check the steam pressure and compare it with the steam pressure that the plant should deliver.

4. Check the boilers for leaks or other conditions that can affect plant operation.

5. Check for proper operation of the boiler room accessories.

6. Check the fuel supply and the firing equipment.

7. Check the condition of the fires to determine if they are clean.

8. Check the general appearance of the boiler room, fixtures, piping, and insulation.

9. Check the boiler room record sheets to determine if any troubles were encountered by the previous shift operator.

10. Question the operator being relieved about plant operation and the troubles encountered.

11. Check for any verbal or written orders with which you are to comply.

Table 12-2.-Effects of Inadequate or Improper Water Conditioning

^{PLANT SUPERVISOR} manuals that pertain to your specific plant. When assigned as a boiler plant supervisor, -establish an

As a boiler plant supervisor, you are expected on-site library of these publications and manuals, to organize and manage the overall operation of and keep them handy for immediate reference. the boiler. Ensuring that daily logs are maintained by operators, submitting monthly operation WATER CHEMISTRY reports and logs, checking maintenance requirements, training personnel, and so forth, are The effects of inadequate or improper water included in your duties and responsibilities. Each conditioning can cause major problems in the boiler plant has its unique requirements. Only specificathrough operating your specific plant and com-tions must be strictly adhered to. Table 12-2 operation of boilers. Manufacturer's pletely familiarizing yourself with it can you outlines the effects and results of poor water treatestablish a comprehensive management program. ment of boiler water. By establishing an aggressive

This chapter cannot cover all the aspects of water-treatment program, you can greatly reduce ^{supervising a boiler plant. You must refer to} inefficient boiler operation and high maintenance current Navy publications and manufacturer's costs.

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