What is the Dry Method of Boiler Lay-Up?
This method of lay-up is usually for longer boiler outages. It involves draining, cleaning and drying out the boiler. a material which absorbs moisture such as hydrated lime or silica gel is placed in trays inside the boiler. The boiler is then sealed carefully to prevent inleakage of air. Periodic inspection and replacement of the drying chemical is required during long storage periods.
