What Happens When a Steam Boiler Explodes?

Potterish

Hi Friends,



When used and maintained correctly, steam boilers can be an effective source of heat or power for homes, generators and machinery. However, a poorly treated steam boiler can fail or even explode. While most modern steam boilers have many safety features to prevent explosion, older or simpler designs may still be at risk. So, I want to ask about the effects of steam boiler when it explodes. Any idea on it, please share with me.



Thanks in advance!

Harry Potterish

STEVEusaPA

Check YouTube

They have a few there, one taken by a survaillance camera

Larry (from OSHA)

here are a few examples

http://www.doli.state.mn.us/CCLD/BoilerIncidentsWater.asp



http://www.doli.state.mn.us/CCLD/BoilerIncidentsWater1.asp



The effects are catastrophic and deadly. 



Larry