15 MAC Pt. 10, R. 3.4.8
Blowoff Equipment
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 10, R. 3.4.8
Blowoff Equipment
1.
The blowdown from a boiler or boilers that enters a sewer system or blowdown
which is considered a hazard to life or property shall pass through some form of
blowoff equipment that will reduce pressure and temperature as required
hereinafter.
2.
The temperature of the water leaving the blowoff valve equipment shall not
exceed 150ø F.
3.
The pressure of the blowdown leaving any type of blowoff equipment shall not
exceed 5 psig.
4.
The blowoff piping and fittings between the boiler and the blowoff tank shall
comply with Section I of the ASME Code.
5.
All materials used in the fabrication of boiler blowoff equipment shall comply
with Section II of the ASME Code.
6.
All blowoff equipment shall be fitted with openings to facilitate cleaning and
inspection.
7.
Blowoff equipment shall conform to the provisions set forth in the National Board
of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors' publication, "Boiler Blowoff
Equipment."