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Leak identified in lower furnace of Recovery Boiler

Incident Investigation

Leak identified in lower furnace of Recovery Boiler

December 31, 2020

Boiler, PV and Refrigeration

Reference Number:

II-1124951-2021 (#20341)



Location: Prince George

Regulated industry sector: Boilers, PV & refrigeration - Refrigeration system

Incident overview

A leak was identified in the lower furnace of a Recovery Boiler. The tube leak discharged directly above the smelt bed. The potential for a smelt water explosion was created and an emergency shutdown of the Recovery Boiler was employed.

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