Boiler Design Codes

[uuu]

I quite like this thread. Quite a useful turn-around from the usual whining about too much paperwork, we liked things the way they were, if it's good enough for my friend who's built ten boilers (only three of which have failed so far) then it's good enough for me.

Wilf

[robmort]

Jan 29, 2014 8:58:02 GMT uuu said:

.....only three of which have failed so far.

Wilf

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That's what I like, plain common sense. Who needs design codes!?

[suctionhose]

Jan 27, 2014 19:35:16 GMT jackrae said:

Have just received my copy of the Australian Copper Boiler Code and it's an amazingly informative document. Obviously it's geared towards Australian National Standards with respect to materials but I would consider it essential reading for anyone thinking of building a copper boiler. £15-01 well spent and a good starting point for our own regulatory bodies (Northern Association, Southern federation etc) to develop a British "Code of Construction"

The oz copper code is based upon a max stress in copper of 26000 kpa. Max wp 700 kpa (100 psi) and max volume 50 litres.
These were the limits placed by the Authorities on amateur boilermaking under club supervision.
Within that definition, the rules can be applied to boilers of any type. Obviously locos, te's and marine are the most common.

[Shawki Shlemon]

For copper 25 litres only , 50 litres for steel boilers and duplex boilers .

[suctionhose]

Feb 19, 2014 9:11:14 GMT Shawki Shlemon said:

For copper 25 litres only , 50 litres for steel boilers and duplex boilers .

Yes. Thank you Shawki