Procedure for Boiler Gauge glass line up & Flushing

Boiler Gauge glass: is a transparent glass of shape tubular, flat or square blocks fitted to the boiler steam drum to facilitate a visual indication of the water level of a steam drum. These types of glasses are manufactured by borosilicate glass which is robust, temperature & chemical resistant.

 



Line up of Gauge glass:

  • Ensure all tools & required PPEs are taken to operate the valves (Hand gloves, Safety goggles, “F” rods etc)
  • Ensure steam & water side valve of gauge glass are healthy & operating properly
  • Ensure there are no any leakages
  • Ensure steam side & water side valves are closed
  • Ensure gauge glass drain valve is open & drain is connected/extended to safe location
  • Now crack open the steam valve & check for any leakages in gauge glass. Wait for some times until system heats uniformly.
  • Then crack open the water side valve, wait for some time for stabilization
  • Then close the drain valve
  • Open the steam valve & water valve fully
  • Observe water collected in glass & showing the level
  • Cross check the level glass with other side level glass or control room transmitter reading or with Hydra step

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Flushing of gauge glass

Ensure all tools & required PPEs are taken to operate the valves (Hand gloves, Safety goggles, “F” rods etc)

Step-I

  • Close the water side valve & open the drain valve for flushing, wait for some time
  • Then close the drain valve & open the water side valve

Note: After opening the water side valve, water level should retain its normal operating level, if not then there might be blockages in valve or line

Step-II

  • Close the steam side valve & open the drain valve for flushing, wait for some time
  • Then close the drain valve & open the steam side valve

Note: After opening the steam side valve, water level should retain its normal operating level, if not then there might be blockages in valve or line

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