––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FEATURES BULLETIN 6 Making Your Way Through Combustion Systems — WINTER 2002 • VOLUME 57 • NUMBER 1 By Lee Richardson Donald E. Tanner 10 The California State Railroad Museum: On Track to Executive Director Preserve an American Legacy Richard L. Allison Assistant Executive Director – Administrative Robert P. Sullivan 20 Welcome to Colorado Springs and the 71st General Assistant Executive Director – Technical Meeting Paul D. Brennan, APR Director of Communications Joan M. Webster 34 Why Boilers Fail — By Rita M. DeHart, P.E. Staff Services Manager Valerie T. Sterling Publications Editor Kimberly A. Miller ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DEPARTMENTS Publications Coordinator BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2 Executive Director’s Message: Safety by Design, Not by Default David A. Douin Chairman Robert Reetz 3 Regulatory Review: Membership Survey: Regulations of Antique/ First Vice Chairman Historical/Hobby Boilers Vary by Jurisdiction Mark Mooney Second Vice Chairman 8 Inspector’s Insight: Donald E. Tanner Venting of Combustion Equipment Secretary-Treasurer Yash Nagpaul 32 Have You Met . ? Yash Nagpaul, Manager/Chief Boiler Member at Large Inspector, State of Hawaii Richard D. Mile Member at Large Malcolm J. Wheel 40 People: Withers Joins National Board Staff, New Members Elected in Member at Large New Hampshire and Oregon, Bynog to Chair NBIC Committee, Lee Doran Robert R. Cate Retires from the National Board, Mooney Elected to Board of Trustees; Past Chairman Calling All Honorary Members ADVISORY COMMITTEE 43 Training Matters: Safety by Association Stephen Rudnickas Representing authorized inspection agencies (insurance companies) 44 Training Calendar Russell I. Mullican Representing National Board stamp holders Dr. W. D’Orville Doty Representing the welding industry ON THE COVER: Dr. Maan H. Jawad California State Railroad Museum and Railtown Curator of Railroad Operations Representing boiler manufacturers Jerry Stoeckinger Kyle Wyatt poses beside theC.P. Huntington, icon of the museum and corporate Representing pressure vessel manufacturers symbol of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Below: Wyatt at the panel of the Charles A. Neumann museum’s legendary Virginia & Truckee No. 12Genoa , constructed in 1873. Representing boiler and pressure vessel users Story begins on page 10. The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors was organized the purpose of promoting greater safety by securing concerted action and mainta ing uniformity in the construction, installation, inspection, and repair of boilers a other pressure vessels and their appurtenances, thereby assuring acceptance a interchangeability among jurisdictional authorities empowered to assure adh ence to code construction and repair of boilers and pressure vessels. The National Board BULLETIN is pu2blished quarterly by The National Boa of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 1055 Crupper Ave., Columbus, O 43229-1183, 614.888.8320, http://www.nationalboard.org . Postage paid Columbus, Ohio. Postmaster: Send address changes to The National Board of Boiler and Pressu Vessel Inspectors, 1055 Crupper Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43229-1183. Points of view, ideas, products, or services featured in the National Boa BULLETIN do not necessarily constitute endorsement by the National Board, wh disclaims responsibility for authenticity or accuracy of information contain herein. Address all correspondence to the Communications Department, T National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, at the above address © 2002 by The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. ISSN 0894-9611. Cover Photography by Don Satterlee ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE DONALD E. TANNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SAFETY BY DESIGN, NOT BY DEFAULT ll of us are familiar with the phrase “As luck Award presented by the U.S. Department of wouldA have it . .” Health and Human Services. Personal and professional success notwithstanding, Ms. Somers Unfortunately, those five words have been has not yet hurdled all of life’s difficulties. recently employed with alarming regularity in the Recently it was revealed she was undergoing boiler and pressure vessel industry to justify controversial homeopathic treatment for breast something that did or did not occur. Having found cancer. its way into the mainstream of our professional vocabulary, this phrase — and the reasoning it In addition to enjoying an exceptional opening suggests — represents a most disappointing program filled with surprises, General Meeting portrait of our industry’s safety objective. attendees will notice a decidedly different tone to this year’s General Session. The Monday The fact is, ours is a profession of cause and afternoon and Tuesday morning sessions have effect. If we do our job through proper planning been redesigned to include more presentations on and design, luck has no place in the outcome. issues, ideas and insight [see Preliminary Program on page 31]. To drive home that point, we are designating the phrase “Safety by Design, Not by Default” as the And don’t forget our Annual Awards Banquet on theme for this year’s 71st General Meeting, May 1. The highlight of each General Meeting, April 29 - May 3, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. this very special evening is our way of recognizing those who have made significant To illustrate why controlling one’s fortune is contributions to the boiler and pressure vessel better than trusting destiny, we have invited an industry. We’ll conclude this year’s banquet with exceptional Opening Session speaker who was a night of music and fond reminiscences from two victimized by fate at an early age and who — of the most dynamic teen idols of the ’60s: Lesley through determination and design — overcame Gore and Fabian. her plight to become one of the most talented and respected entertainers in the world of show If you have been fortunate enough to visit The business. Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs, you know how very special the 71st General Meeting will be. Suzanne Somers was raised in a family headed by This facility is truly one of the most extraordinary an alcoholic, abusive father. Suffering from low hotels found anywhere in North America. Framed self-esteem as a young person, she battled a against the natural beauty of the rugged Rocky number of childhood demons including dyslexia. Mountains, The Broadmoor will provide a Through her courage and desire to rise above spectacular setting for a spectacular program. what she endured as a youth, Ms. Somers has become a renowned comedienne, actress, dancer, This is one General Meeting that should not be poet, businesswoman, bestselling author, devoted missed — but not simply because of its majestic wife, and mother. Perhaps best known for her role location. Your participation is needed to reinforce as Chrissy on the ’70s television situation comedy the essential message in any worthwhile Three’s Company, she has worked hard to put the endeavor: safety is the product of design, not difficult experiences of her younger years to good default. use for the benefit of others. In recognition of her tireless efforts, she has been the recipient of a See you in Colorado Springs! ❖ variety of national honors, including the Distinguished Achievement in Public Service 2 NATIONAL BOARD BULLETIN / WINTER 2002 REGULATORY REVIEW –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– JOHN HOH ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS MEMBERSHIP SURVEY: Regulations of Antique/Historical/ Hobby Boilers Vary by Jurisdiction A tragic incident in July 2001 involving an Pressure gage comparison antique steam tractor in Medina, Ohio, has led to (or other means to ensure accuracy) 21 many jurisdictions reviewing their own Test the safety valve under regulations concerning historical boilers. pressure by raising the test lever 29 Test the safety valve by allowing it At the request of Ohio Chief Boiler Inspector to lift solely by boiler pressure 10 Dean Jagger, the National Board conducted Witness operation of injectors a survey of its member jurisdictions, to determine (or feedwater pump) under pressure 12 if and how these boilers are regulated. Each chief inspector has the responsibility of enforcing his or 4. How often is a hydrostatic test her jurisdiction’s laws and rules concerning required? boiler and pressure vessel safety. Every year 19 Every 2 years 4 The following reflects information received from Every 3 years 3 56 of 59 jurisdictions polled (95% return). Every 4 years 2 Every 5 years 3 1. Does your jurisdiction regulate antique/ At the discretion of the inspector 4 historical/hobby boilers? As needed 3 Yes 40 No response 2 No 16 2. How frequently are they inspected? Survey Key Every 6 months 1 Every year 33 MAWP: maximum allowable working Every 2 years 5 pressure Every 3 years 1 PSI: pounds per square inch NBIC: National Board Inspection Code ASME: American Society of Mechanical 3. What methods of inspection are used? Internal inspection 40 Engineers’ Boiler and Pressure External inspection 39 Vessel Code Determination of remaining CSA B51: Canadian Standards Association thickness in specific areas 29 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Hydrostatic test 35 Pressure Piping Code NATIONAL BOARD BULLETIN / WINTER 2002 3 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– REGULATORY REVIEW 5. What hydrostatic pressure is used? NBIC & ASME 12 MAWP 10 NBIC & CSA B51 1 1-1/4 MAWP 5 Jurisdictional rules 1 1-1/2 MAWP 17 NBIC, ASME & jurisdictional rules