Where it happens
- Boilers
- Hot water heaters
- Distribution panels
- Pressure vessels (liquid, vapor, gas)
Pressure system breakdown
When equipment fails under stress
Loss example: low water condition
Due to a low water condition in a boiler, the heating section of the boiler had to be replaced. Because a replacement of the damaged part was unavailable, the entire boiler was replaced.
The causes
Pressure system breakdown accounts for just 5% of all equipment breakdown claims. That doesn’t make it any less disruptive for commercial businesses, farming operations, or homeowners when it occurs. Factors contributing to pressure-related breakdown:
- Control failure
- Low water level
- Operator error
- Scale buildup
- Vibration
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How it happens
- Bulging
- Bursting
- Exploding
- Imploding
- Overheating
- Rupturing
Prevention
Simple steps can be taken to minimize the risk or impact of potential loss caused by pressure system breakdown.
- Chemical treatment
- Annual maintenance by qualified tech
- Qualified/trained operators
- Regular blowdown
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Learn more about electrical breakdown