{"id":5958,"date":"2021-12-07T04:39:23","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T11:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/?p=5958"},"modified":"2025-06-09T11:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T17:18:29","slug":"boiler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/boiler\/","title":{"rendered":"In Charge Of Boiler Maintenance? Here\u2019s What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The industrial revolution was built on boilers. They are still used for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/atiofny.com\/industrial-boiler-uses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">various applications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to this day. In fact, it would be hard to find a facility without a single boiler somewhere on its premises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boilers play an important role in industrial settings<span id=\"boiler-maintenance-checklists\"><\/span> and operate around the clock. That\u2019s why boiler maintenance requires a disciplined approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in charge of the maintenance of boilers, we have much important information to share.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiler maintenance checklists<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance tasks must be done carefully and consistently. Checklists are helpful tools that ensure technicians perform every task and address every detail they need to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each boiler system will have its own routine maintenance tasks that must occur daily, weekly, and semi-annually. The following sections cover common boiler service needs at different time intervals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Remember that the proper <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-schedule\/\"><b>maintenance schedule<\/b><\/a><b> for your boiler should be based on the boiler type, OEM guidelines, maintenance history, and the conditions in which the boiler operates. <\/b><b><i>Consult those resources to supplement and individualize these checklists for your equipment.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily maintenance checklist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform the following tasks daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the drainage and blow out water from the pipes when the boiler is not in use.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep track of boiler parameters such as fuel consumed, temperature, and pressure. This ensures the boiler system is operating as expected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly check the pressure readings for output steam as well as the water inlet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observe the furnace periodically through the sight port. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/inspectapedia.com\/heat\/Sooty_Boilers_Furnaces_Heaters.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for sooting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and flame abnormalities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the various venting and drainage systems for blockages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor the characteristics of the water used in the boiler. Take samples and check water hardness, the minerals present, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weekly maintenance checklist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the following every week.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check fuel supply and related pipes, tubes, and valves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform evaporation tests to ensure proper operation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the boiler for leaks, including water, steam, and exhaust gases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check operating controls to ensure normal functioning.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check indicators and safety features to ensure they are working properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for unusual noises and vibrations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-bottom&#8221; kd_top_separator_style=&#8221;skew-left&#8221; kd_top_separator_height=&#8221;separator-height-small&#8221; kd_bottom_separator_style=&#8221;skew-left&#8221; kd_bottom_separator_height=&#8221;separator-height-small&#8221; kd_top_separator=&#8221;true&#8221; kd_bottom_separator=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969576554{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 120px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background: #dde4e8 url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cta-laired-hex-4.webp?id=9077) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 0px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_landscape=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969576554{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969576555{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969576555{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-center  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1682969598832\" data-animation-delay=200><h2 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"font-size: 42px;font-weight: 500;margin-bottom:30px;\">Checklist for Creating a Preventive Maintenance Plan<\/h2><h6 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #152232;\">Following a consistent Preventive Maintenance Plan can make life easier. Use this checklist to create your own!<\/h6><\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454223{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css_tablet_landscape=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454223{padding-right: 0px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454223{padding-right: 0px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454224{padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/3975608.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/3975608\/Content%20Downloads\/PM%20Checklist%20mockup.png&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly maintenance checklist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the following checks on a monthly basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check boiler components for visible cracks and other damages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the combustion chamber, chimney, and exhaust stack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the boiler\u2019s ignition system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for hotspots on the boiler\u2019s exterior.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semi-annual maintenance checklist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some maintenance tasks need to be done in six-month intervals, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for scaling inside the boiler components.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing corrosion levels in the boiler and transport tubes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking the operational characteristics of various boiler pumps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing non-destructive testing to test boiler <span id=\"creating-routine-maintenance\"><\/span>components materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking the condition of wires, switches, and other electrical components<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a routine maintenance schedule for industrial boilers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boilers must be regularly maintained to ensure safety and energy efficiency. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/the-ridiculously-simple-preventive-maintenance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a preventive maintenance schedule<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> particularly for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">industrial <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boilers, is critical for avoiding boiler failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The boiler manufacturer will provide a standard maintenance schedule for you to start from that you should stick to closely. Then, the maintenance schedule must be adjusted over time based on the condition and usage of the boiler.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customizing your maintenance schedule<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When customizing your industrial boiler maintenance schedule, you must take several things into consideration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water characteristics such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pH level<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impurities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental factors such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humidity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiler location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors impacted by other plant equipment such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spillage\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debris\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes to environmental conditions (heat, humidity, vibration, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting expert input on your maintenance schedule<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The boiler maintenance schedule should be created by experienced professionals who work together to prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts to include in this process are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The boiler manufacturer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operations engineers and technicians<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliability <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance technicians<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an added layer of safety, you can create <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive maintenance checklists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/standard-operating-procedure-sop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">standard operating procedures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for individual boiler maintenance tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Characteristics of different boiler types<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a quick breakdown of the more common types of boilers based on energy sources, tube contents, tube numbers, furnace positions, and circulation methods.\u00a0 Understanding these characteristics will make <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/what-is-troubleshooting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">troubleshooting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> boiler problems that much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy source<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boilers can use a variety of fuels as the source of their energy including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charcoal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural gas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electricity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contents in tubes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the type of fluid flowing through the boiler\u2019s tubes to create heat, we can differentiate between two types of boilers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fire-tube boilers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot gases and fumes generated by combustion are passed through the boiler tubes to heat up water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water-tube boilers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Water is heated by passing through tubes surrounded by hot gases, fire, and heat from the combustion chamber.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of tubes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boilers can also be classified depending on the number of tubes in the boiler shell.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Single tube boilers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A single tube that can be either a fire tube or a water tube. Single-tube boilers generally have a low capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multi-tubular boilers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple tubes that heat a larger quantity of water in a shorter time for high-efficiency needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furnace position<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to classify boilers is based on the position of the combustion chamber or heater.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Internally fired boilers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fuel combustion takes place in a specific chamber within the boiler shell.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Externally fired boilers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel combustion happens outside the boiler shell.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, some boiler designs do not include a furnace. For example, electric boilers do not burn any type of fuel, and <span id=\"critical-components\"><\/span>therefore do not need a combustion chamber.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circulation methods<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water and steam can be circulated throughout a boiler using different methods:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Natural circulation boilers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convection currents and gravity are used to move fluids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forced circulation boilers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The fluid is moved using pumps or other external forces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical boiler components<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boilers consist of many components with unique functions and maintenance requirements. Here are the different components of an industrial boiler system and their respective maintenance considerations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these tips for each component, and you will avoid (or delay) some of the most common and costly boiler repairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burner<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where the heat happens. Fuel, air, and sparks meet at the burner to create the energy used to heat water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How problems arise:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inefficient combustion leads to wasted fuel. Clogged burners lead to fuel leakage, which can cause uncontrolled fire and explosions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid them:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct periodic burner inspections, including the electrical and mechanical connections. Ensure there are no fuel leakages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for corrosion on the surface, the fuel pipes, and other fittings of the boiler. Regularly check for debris blocking the fuel source or the fresh supply of air for combustion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combustion chamber<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The combustion chamber is the safe and isolated space where fuel combustion occurs, generating energy and heat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How problems arise:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the critical boiler areas.\u00a0 Naturally, it can also generate many hazards if maintenance is not up to par. Soot and other debris in the combustion chamber can lead to a drop in efficiency. Unwanted objects in the combustion chamber are also a cause for fire hazards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid them:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean up the combustion chamber periodically. Ensure air intake is not blocked. Check periodically for cracks or corrosion on the materials lining the combustion chamber.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat exchanger<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heat exchanger is where the combustion-generated heat gets transferred to the water. In most boiler designs, the heat exchanger basically consists of fire\/water tubes that carry fluids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How problems arise:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surface of the heating system is in contact with fluids of different temperatures. This can cause various material distortions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid them:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for cracks or other physical changes in materials. You can also rely on various <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/non-destructive-testing-ndt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-destructive testing methods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 like ultrasonic testing and eddy current testing \u2013 to check tube health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controls<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The switches, knobs, sensors, and other components for monitoring and controlling the operations can also be considered critical components of the boiler. Control failure can lead to a variety of results ranging from minor to catastrophic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How problems arise:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because controls are typically electrical or supported by more advanced technology, electrical issues or outdated software could cause problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid them:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check electrical connections on the control elements periodically. If the software is used in control systems, make sure the latest update is installed. Additionally, make sure to follow proper cyber security protocols. Replace hardware components according to the schedule <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/oem-original-equipment-manufacturer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provided by the OEMs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport lines<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiler water, hot water, and steam are all transported using pipes, tubes, or other mechanical parts known as transport lines transport lines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How problems arise:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracks or leaks can form in transport lines over the life of the machine, causing inefficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid them:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly check the transport lines for corrosion and cracks. Ensure there is no pressure loss in the pipes and tubes. On top of that, make sure that there are no obstructions hindering fluid flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhaust stack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exhaust stack consists of chimneys and associated equipment used to remove the gases and fumes produced by fuel combustion. The exhaust stack is designed so that no poisonous gases remain in the plant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How problems arise:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken exhaust <span id=\"common-boiler-issues\"><\/span>pipes and chimneys can cause exhaust gas leakage. Soot and other accumulated debris can decrease exhaust efficiency and, consequently, boiler efficiency as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid them:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the pipes and tubes in the exhaust stack for faults. Periodically check for poisonous gases to ensure that the exhaust stack is working properly. Schedule clean-ups regularly to remove soot and other debris.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common issues with industrial boilers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite all the different types of industrial boilers, there are some common problems that plague them all. By keeping an eye out for these common problems, you will know when your boiler needs servicing.\u00a0 You will also catch small issues before they get too big.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaks are one of the most common boiler troubles. Leaks can happen in various transport components as well as the boiler shell itself. Whenever there is a drip, it is time for an inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrosion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrosion is another universal problem with boilers. Since the metallic parts and components interact with water, they are prone to corrosion. This damages various boiler components and can cause them to fail if preventive steps are not taken.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaling<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water used in the boiler contains minerals and other impurities. These impurities can form scaly deposits on different boiler parts. Their appearance is similar to fish scales \u2013 hence the name.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foaming<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When water is heated, solid impurities can rise up and foam up over the boiling water. This causes a drop in boiler efficiency. The solid waste can also be carried away with steam and form deposits on other boiler parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low pressure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low water or steam pressure is another common problem. This is generally an indication of other problems within the boiler.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priming<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In steam boilers, water molecules <span id=\"boiler-dangers\"><\/span>can get carried along with steam. The result is called wet steam. This is called &#8220;priming&#8221; and can cause many other problems down the line. Priming happens due to improper boiler design, high water levels, water contaminants, and improper usage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual noises<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been around them for a while, you know what noises boilers or radiators make under normal conditions. Loud bangs and whistling noises are usually not among them. Such symptoms clearly indicate underlying problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dangers of poor boiler maintenance\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boilers are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in the industrial setting. But when you are dealing with combustible fuel, hot water, and steam held at very high pressure, you really need to know what you are doing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A boiler failure <span id=\"take-charge\"><\/span>can cause a large catastrophe, harming both life and property. That is why designers and engineers have devoted time and energy to improving their safety and durability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let this lead to complacency or neglect in your boiler maintenance program. Even with the improvements made over the years, the stakes are still too high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take charge of industrial boiler maintenance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boilers are one of the most critical pieces of equipment used in industrial operations. At best,\u00a0 boiler failure will cause capital losses and operational disruptions. At worst, it will result in catastrophic damage, taking lives and destroying property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating comprehensive maintenance schedules is essential, but they are only effective if carried out meticulously. A <a href=\"\/cmms\/\">CMMS<\/a> like Limble has simple features that ensure consistent and meticulous execution of your maintenance plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to learn more about how Limble can help you maintain industrial boilers or any other types of heavy machinery or company assets, give <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limble CMMS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a try. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to our CMMS specialists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/demo-request\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schedule a quick product demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or even sign up for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/pricing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The industrial revolution was built on boilers. 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