3.2 Exhaust-fired thermal oil heaters
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3.2 Exhaust-fired thermal oil heaters

  .1 The heater shall be so designed and installed that all tubes may easily and readily be inspected for signs of corrosion and leakage.

  .2 Visual inspection and tightness testing of the heater tubes to not less than the working pressure shall be carried out annually, and hydraulic testing shall be carried out bi-annually.

  .3 The heater shall be fitted with temperature sensor(s) and an alarm for fire detection.

  .4 A fixed fire extinguishing and cooling system shall be fitted. A drenching system providing copious amounts of water may be accepted. The exhaust ducting below the exhaust boiler shall be arranged for adequate collection and drainage, to prevent water flowing into the diesel engine. The drain shall be led to a suitable location.

Parent topic: 3 Thermal oil installations
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