EXAMINATION BY NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING METHODS OF WATER-TUBE BOILERS IN H.M. SHIPS
Nondestructive testing techniques have been developed by the Ship Department of the Ministry of Defence for the examination of the pressure parts of water-tube boilers in Her Majesty's ships. The paper discuses the suitability of the equipment and methods employed for the pattern of deterioration of boiler parts normally encountered and observed over many years. The use of ultrasonic viewing, measuring, and photographic devices to permit realistic assessment of present condition, and how these methods lead to accurate prediction of remaining service life or repair requirements are considered. Details are given regarding the application of these methods in the fleet, including the training of operators and documentation; also of on-board trials, which resulted in the establishment of a central boiler inspection unit.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Periodic Inspection of Pressure Vessels, Conference, London, England.
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Corporate Authors:
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
1 Birdcage Walk
London SW1H 9JJ, England -
Authors:
- Lines, A E
- Holman, C J
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1972-5-9
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: p. 163-170
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Boilers; Equipment maintenance; Inspection; Nondestructive tests; Testing
- Old TRIS Terms: Boiler inspection; Boiler maintenance; Boiler testing
- Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00051001
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Engineering Index
- Report/Paper Numbers: C52/72 Paper
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 20 1974 12:00AM