1-When did the Boiler Act come into existence?
Boiler act in India came into existence in 1923, it is applicable to all over the India, except Jammu and Kashmir.
2-What do you mean by Boiler accident?
Accident means an explosion of Boiler or Boiler component, which is calculated to weaken the strength or an uncontrollable release of steam and hot water liable to cause property damage or injury or even death.
3-According to Boiler rules act-1923, which is not considered as Boiler?
According to Boiler rules act-1923, it is not considered as boiler under following conditions.
1-A pressure vessel capacity less than 25 litres measured from feed check valve to main steam stop valve.
2-Pressure vessel operating less than 1 Kg/cm2
3-Pressure vessel in which water is heated at less than 1 Kg/cm2
4- According to Boiler rules act-1923, which is not considered as a steam Pipe?
According to Boiler rules act-1923, it is not considered as boiler under following conditions.
5-Define Economiser as per Boiler rules
Economiser is a part of feed pipe, which is completely or partially exposed to the action of flue gas for the purpose of recovery of heat from it.
6-As per Boiler rules and act, who is the Competent person?
Competent person is a authorized person who is responsible for inspection and certification of the Boiler and its components during manufacture, erection and in use.
7- As per Boiler rules and act what do you mean by Boiler component?
Boiler component means a steam piping, feed piping, economiser, super heater or any mounting or other fitting and any other external or internal part of the Boiler which is subjected to pressure exceeding 1 Kg/cm2G.
8-What are the conditions as per Boiler Rules for repairing Boiler and Boiler component?
As per act No.4F,No person should repair or arrange for repair any kind of Boiler or Boiler component unless;
1-He has provided the premises or precincts, where in such a Boiler component or both are being used, such facilities for repairs as may be prescribed by regulations.
2-The design and drawings of the Boiler component as the case may be and the materials, mountings and fittings used in the repair.
3-Person engaged in welding should hold a Welder certificate issued by a Competent Authority
4-Every user should engage a Competent Person for approval of repairs to be carried out in house or by the repairers
9-Explain some important Boilers acts?
Act-4D: Inspection of Boiler during manufacture
Act-4E: Inspection of the Boiler during erection
Act-6: Prohibition of use of unregistered Boiler or uncertified Boiler
Act-7: Boiler registration
Act-8: Renewal of certificate
Act-11: Revocation of certificate or provisional order
Act-12: Alteration of Boiler and renewal
Act-13: Alteration of Boiler component and renewal
Act-18: Report of accidents
Act-23: Penalties for illegal use of Boilers
Act-25: Penalties for tempering with register mark
Act-30: Penalty for breach of rules
10-When one should report the accidents to Boiler Inspector?
As per Boiler Act No.18, if any accident occurs to a Boiler or Boiler component, the owner or a person in charge should inform Boiler inspector in writing within 24 hours of the accident
11-What are the various penalties imposed as per Boiler rules and acts?
Different penalties imposed are;
1-Penalties for illegal use of Boilers
2-Penalties for tampering of register No/mark.
3-Penalty for tampering the Safety valve
4-Penalty for not reporting any incidents
5-Penalties for structural alteration without permission
6-Penalties for allowing another unauthorized person to go inside the Boiler without effectively disconnecting the same in the prescribed manner.
7-Penalties for Breach of rules
12-According to the which Boiler rule/regulation the steam stop valves are manufactured?
According to the IBR regulations-316 Boiler steam stop valves are manufactured
13- According to the which Boiler rule/regulation the Boiler gauge glasses are manufactured?
According to the Boiler rule/regulation No. 321, 322, 323, 324, 325 & 326 Boiler gauge glasses and their accessories are manufactured.
14- According to the which IBR regulations Boiler blow down mountings and blow down valves are manufactured?
According to the IBR regulations-318 & 319 Boiler blow down mountings and blow down valves are manufactured.
15-Which Boiler rule does state the procedure for Boiler Hydraulic test?
Boiler Hydraulic test is conducted as per IBR rule No.379
16-How do the Boiler inspection fees is decided?
Boiler inspection fees depends on the Boiler heating surface.
17-Which IBR regulation has the details for measurement of Boiler heating surface?
As per Boiler regulation No.383, Boiler heating surface is being measured.
18-According to the which IBR rule, Boiler steam test is being carried out?
Boiler steam test is carried out as per IBR regulation No.380
19-What are the various conditions for class-I, class-II and class-III Boiler repairer?
Class-I Boiler Repairer:
1-The owner of the firm himself shall have a Degree in Mechanical or Production, or Metallurgical engineering or Power plant or the firm shall have on its rolls a permanently employed engineer having a Degree in Mechanical or Production, or Metallurgical engineering or Power plant engineering.
2-The firm owner or employed graduate engineer should have minimum 5 years’ experience in an organisation engaged in fabrication, erection, repair or maintenance and quality control of The Boilers.
3-Firm should have experienced and IBR qualified welders.
Class-II Boiler Repairer:
1-The owner of the firm himself shall have Diploma in Mechanical engineering or the firm shall have on its rolls a permanently employed engineer having a Diploma in Mechanical engineering
2-The firm owner or employed graduate engineer should have minimum 3 years’ experience in an organisation engaged in fabrication, erection, repair or maintenance and quality control of The Boilers.
3-Firm should have experienced and IBR qualified welders.
Class-III Boiler Repairer:
1-The firm owner or employed graduate engineer should have minimum 3 years’ experience in an organisation engaged in fabrication, erection, repair or maintenance and quality control of The Boilers.
2-Firm should have experienced and IBR qualified welders.
20-What are the requirement for Special class Boiler repairer?
1-The owner of the firm himself shall have a Degree in Mechanical engineering or Welding engineering along with specialized experience in welding technology or the firm shall have on its rolls a permanently employed engineer having a Degree in Mechanical engineering or Welding engineering along with specialized experience in welding technology.
2-Firm owner or permanently employed engineer should have minimum three years’ experience in specialized welding technology.
3- Firm should have experienced and IBR qualified welders, who should carry a valid welding certificates for carrying out the Tungsten Inert gas welding (TIG) effectively.
