Exam Question
(a) Sketch an auxiliary boiler 'blow down' valve. Explain how it differs from its shipside counterpart (10)
(b) Describe the sequence of "blow down' procedure (6)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
MEKG
📅 May 2024
Reference Answer
### (a) Auxiliary Boiler Blow Down Valve vs. Shipside Counterpart
#### Sketch and Construction of a Boiler Blowdown Valve
A typical auxiliary boiler blowdown valve is a **Parallel Slide Valve**. Its primary function is to handle the rapid discharge of high-pressure, high-temperature water containing suspended and dissolved solids (sludge) from the lowest point of the boiler.
**Key Components:**
#### Sketch and Construction of a Boiler Blowdown Valve
A typical auxiliary boiler blowdown valve is a **Parallel Slide Valve**. Its primary function is to handle the rapid discharge of high-pressure, high-temperature water containing suspended and dissolved solids (sludge) from the lowest point of the boiler.
**Key Components:**
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