Steaming Manhole

>wrappedaround the boiler do their function well -
Boiler inspections are necessary in order to find outcontaining theheat. And you are given the task to
theeffectiveness of the boiler water chemicalopen up the manholesfor inspection.
treatment. Itis also useful to detect any faults orIf there is a manhole at the top of the boiler and one
potential weaknessin the steel structures, plates andatthe bottom, which one would you open first?
shells so that accidentscan be avoided.Think about it! Hot air rises. Heat travels in
However, even entering the boiler for inspection canconvectioncurrents. If you were to open the bottom
be asafety hazard if you are not careful!manhole first andthe top manhole later, you will
Firstly, the heat, and the remaining steam. It iscreate a channel for theflow of hot air. Hot air from
betterto cool the boiler sufficiently before entry.the remaining steam will riseup very quickly and
However,sometimes, inspections have to be done inoverwhelm you if you are at the topmanhole.
a hurry. Perhapsthere is a schedule to be followed, orSo always, open the top manhole first, followed by
the steam supplycannot be stopped for a long time.thebottom manhole. When the hot convectional
Or perhaps it is veryimportant to find out thecurrent flow,you will be at the bottom and not be
condition of the boiler as soonas possible.harmed.
Let's say the boiler is still warm. There isn'tThink safety!
sufficienttime to cool it. The thick insulation materials"PRODUCE YOUR BEST WITH THE BEST!