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An HRT boiler burning gas with 5.9MJ calorific value and 34m^2 of heating surface not exceeding 1200 kpa,needs safety valves.Find the code requirement for a)safety valve capacity b)max diameter of surface for connection c)max setting for any safety valve on this boiler? need step by step solution with answers. thanks..

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The boiler safety valves on a boiler are examined. The code requirements are discussed.

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An HRT boiler burning gas with 5.9MJ calorific value and 34m^2 of heating surface not exceeding 1200 kpa,needs safety valves. Find the code requirement for a) safety valve capacity b) max diameter of surface for connection c) max setting for any safety valve on this boiler? Need step by step solution with answers.

Solution:
Heating Surface = 34 m2
A) Safety valve capacity for above ...

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