Exam Question
(a) What is Accumulation of pressure test for Boiler and what is its purpose? (6)
(b) Describe the detailed procedure for an Accumulation of pressure test. (10)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
MEP
📅 Dec 2024
Reference Answer
The accumulation of pressure test for a boiler is a critical statutory and classification society requirement to ensure the safe and reliable operation of steam-generating plant.
**(a) What is Accumulation of Pressure Test for Boiler and what is its purpose? (6 marks)**
**1. Definition:**
The Accumulation of Pressure Test is a specific operational test performed on a boiler to verify the combined discharge capacity of all its safety valves. It involves firing the boiler at its maximum continuous rating (MCR) with all steam outlets closed, allowing the pressure to rise and all safety valves to lift, then observing the maximum pressure reached during a specified period.
**(a) What is Accumulation of Pressure Test for Boiler and what is its purpose? (6 marks)**
**1. Definition:**
The Accumulation of Pressure Test is a specific operational test performed on a boiler to verify the combined discharge capacity of all its safety valves. It involves firing the boiler at its maximum continuous rating (MCR) with all steam outlets closed, allowing the pressure to rise and all safety valves to lift, then observing the maximum pressure reached during a specified period.
Full answer on MeoMock — surveyor-grade reference answers for 7,000+ written exam questions.
Prepare on Android — MeoMock on Google Play