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The highest pressure boiler that I ever saw as a marine Chief Engineer was 2400 psi or 80 atmospheres. The US Navy operated 1200 psi boilers for many years. High pressure steam generators in Nuclear plants are usually limited to 600 psi due to the lack of superheating. There are higher pressure boilers for specific applications but these are few and far between. Any boiler over 2400psi carries with it many safety concerns and is problematic to both build and maintain.

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How the back pressure in a boiler calculated?

This question can't be answered. It is unclear what you mean by back pressure. Maximum Allowable Working Pressure in a boiler is calculated using the rules for construction of high pressure boilers and construction of heating boilers in the ASME Code sections 1 and 8.


What is safe working pressure on a boiler?

Safe working pressure on a boiler is the maximum pressure at which the boiler can operate safely without risking failure or accidents. This pressure is determined by the design and construction of the boiler, as well as relevant safety codes and regulations. It is typically specified by the manufacturer and can vary depending on the type and size of the boiler. Regular maintenance and inspections are essential to ensure that the boiler operates within this safe pressure limit.


How boilers are classified?

A high pressure steam boiler is boiler in which steam is generated at pressure exceeding 15 psig and operates hot water boiler above 160 psig or 250o F. Application this type usually is used for utility plants, big industrial plants and process application. A high pressure steam boiler can be named as Power Boiler, in which design and construction rule following to rules of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I - Power Boiler.


What is Maximum Allowable Working Pressure Calculations?

The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code details all the various calculations necessary to determine the MAWP of any pressure vessel.


What should you do if your main water pressure is to high?

Call the water board, if you can't turn the pressure down on the boiler.

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How boilers are classified?

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