Posted by BTC on January 16, 2000 at 04:32:17:
In Reply to: Re: There are several possible consequences, all of 'em bad. posted by J A. HERRERA on January 14, 2000 at 00:15:38:
: : I agree with your answer but at the end line you write.... control feed manualy, blow down the boiler or secure the boiler.
: : Well, the poor action you can do in case high high level water in a drum is open the blow down, because the level up yet more and touch the steam line.
For clarification: Take control of feedwater by closing the stop valve, surface blow or bottom blow to bring water level back to normal steaming level, control water level by opening / closing feedwater stop valve, find the cause for the loss of feedwater control, fix the problem or secure the boiler.