Unvented cylinder safety
We all know that when installing unvented hot water cylinders, it is
important to ensure that all the safety cutouts and pressure relief systems are correctly specified, installed and maintained. Of course, if this is done, these systems are safe and provide superlative performance. Those who doubt the importance of these safety systems and interlocks, should read: http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/group...ety_504222.pdf (Summary follows) Fleur de Lys sank because her hull was damaged by violent rupture of the hot water storage cylinder of the unvented hot water system. The water in the cylinder had overheated and generated steam. This resulted in overpressure which, in turn, led to it rupturing. The cylinder overheated probably because its immersion heater thermostat failed to shut off the electrical supply to the heater. There were no safety devices fitted to prevent overheating and overpressure in case of thermostat failure. Christian. |
Unvented cylinder safety
On Fri, 5 Sep 2003 16:18:56 +0100, "Christian McArdle"
wrote: Those who doubt the importance of these safety systems and interlocks, should read: http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/group...ety_504222.pdf Read it anyway - it's a surprisingly interesting read. I wonder what the Hollywood version would be like ? Ben Affleck plays Andy Hall in 'A Perfect Cylinder' Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow as IMM |
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