An inspection of a pressure part after an accident
An inspection of a pressure part after an accident
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Dear colleagues
After a transportation accident of a trailer, the boiler economiser falled down and some structural parts of economiser were damaged. All the boiler is ASME I stamped. The boiler is assembled at site,so I have asked the owner for the inspection of the economiser with the presence of ASME inspector. Do we have to repeat the code test for stamp? If the boiler constructor is ASME approved , can he do the job of inspection and repair without any third part inspector?.
I will appreciate your comments
Luis
After a transportation accident of a trailer, the boiler economiser falled down and some structural parts of economiser were damaged. All the boiler is ASME I stamped. The boiler is assembled at site,so I have asked the owner for the inspection of the economiser with the presence of ASME inspector. Do we have to repeat the code test for stamp? If the boiler constructor is ASME approved , can he do the job of inspection and repair without any third part inspector?.
I will appreciate your comments
Luis





RE: An inspection of a pressure part after an accident
No, you would not repeat the hydrostatic test because the economizer has been completed as a part under Section I Code requirements. The economizer structural supports will need to be re-inspected and repaired. If I understand your first question, the economizer once installed on the completed boiler will still be subjected to a final hydrostatic test. Regarding inspection, this is a contractual issue and make sure you have everything documented because most likely, the insurer of the transportation company will be paying for any inspection and re-work.
RE: An inspection of a pressure part after an accident
At least we need a leak test ,maybe Helium test for all the welds over the collectors and PT. Does the ASME inspector should be in place during this stages? or does he has to be after a leak test at design pressure. My idea is not to install the economizer before approval by ASME inspector.
RE: An inspection of a pressure part after an accident
RE: An inspection of a pressure part after an accident
RE: An inspection of a pressure part after an accident