1.What do you under stand by the name IBR act and regulations?
IBR stands for Indian Boiler Regulations, which are a set of rules formulated under the Indian Boilers Act, 1923. These rules govern the design, manufacture, installation, operation, and inspection of boilers in India to ensure safety and efficiency.
The Indian Boilers Act, 1923 = The law (legal authority)
The Regulations are the detailed rules and technical requirements framed under the Act 1923.
The Indian Boiler Regulations (IBR) = The rule book (technical guidelines) created under that law
2.How many Regulations and Acts are there as per IBR?
As per IBR 1950 there are around 626 nos of regulations and as per IBR Act-1923 there are around 35 nos of acts.
3.Which state is not applicable for IBR act-1923?
It is Jammu and Kashmir.
4.How do the Boiler inspection fees are calculated?
Boiler inspection fees depends on Boiler rating, that is heating surface of the Boilers. Higher the heating surface more will be the inspection fees and Vice-Versa.
Heating surface of the boiler is nothing but the area which is exposed to flue gas.
5.What is the maximum allowable metal temperature for Water wall tubes, economiser tubes, convection super hater tubes and radiant super heater tubes?
1-Water wall tubes metal temperature: Saturation Temperature of steam + 28 Deg C
2- Economiser tubes metal temperature: Maximum designed water temperature + 11 Deg C
3-Convection super heater tubes metal temperature: Maximum designed steam temperature + 39 Deg C.
4-Radiant super heater tubes metal temperature: Maximum designed steam temperature + 50 Deg C
6.What is the maximum metal temperature of P-91 materials?
Maximum metal temperature of P-91 materials: 648 deg C
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