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.