ASME CRTD-66-2002 PDF

Full title and description

Consensus for the Lay-up of Boilers, Turbines, Turbine Condensers, and Auxiliary Equipment — ASME Research Report (CRTD‑66, 2002). This CRTD volume provides consensus guidance and practical recommendations for taking boilers, turbines, condensers and associated auxiliary equipment out of service (lay‑up), maintaining them during storage, and preparing them for safe, reliable restart.

Abstract

This ASME CRTD report summarizes industry consensus on best practices for short‑ and long‑term lay‑up of steam plant equipment. Topics include preservation methods, chemical treatment and monitoring, mechanical protection, inspection and documentation protocols, environmental and safety considerations during storage, and recommended procedures for returning equipment to service. The guidance is intended to reduce corrosion, contamination and mechanical degradation that occur during inactivity.

General information

• Status: Active (CRTD publication maintained in ASME/CRTD series listings and available as an ASME CRTD volume).
• Publication date: 2002.
• Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Center for Research and Technology Development (CRTD).
• ICS / categories: Mechanical engineering / Power plant engineering — boilers, turbines, steam and condensate systems; plant operation and maintenance.
• Edition / version: CRTD‑66 (2002 edition).
• Number of pages: Approximately 60 pages (ASME CRTD monograph length).

Scope

The report addresses lay‑up and preservation of fossil and industrial steam plant equipment and related auxiliaries: boilers, steam turbines, turbine condensers, feedwater heaters and ancillary piping/components. It covers planning for lay‑up, selection and application of preservation media and methods (dry/ wet/chemical), routine monitoring and inspection during storage, documentation and recordkeeping, and stepwise procedures for safe and effective restart. Content is focused on practical, consensus-based measures rather than new code rules.

Key topics and requirements

• Selection of appropriate lay‑up strategy (short‑term vs long‑term) and preservation media.
• Chemical treatment and control of boiler/feedwater and condensate systems to prevent corrosion and deposits during idle periods.
• Mechanical preservation techniques for turbines and rotating equipment, including desiccation, protective greases, and shaft locking.
• Inspection, monitoring and testing schedules to detect degradation while equipment is stored.
• Documentation, labeling and safe‑storage practices including environmental and safety controls.
• Recommended procedures and checklists for returning equipment to service after lay‑up.

Typical use and users

Intended users include plant engineers, operations and maintenance staff at power plants and industrial facilities, consulting engineers, OEM service teams, and asset managers responsible for equipment preservation, outage planning, and safe restart procedures. The document is used as a practical reference for developing plant‑specific lay‑up and recommissioning procedures.

Related standards

Part of the ASME CRTD (Center for Research and Technology Development) series of research/consensus reports. Related CRTD volumes and ASME consensus documents cover feedwater and boiler water chemistry, steam purity, inspection strategies and equipment life management (for example CRTD‑34, CRTD‑41, CRTD‑81 and other CRTD titles). Users often consult applicable ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code sections and industry practice guides alongside this CRTD report.

Keywords

lay‑up; preservation; boiler; turbine; condenser; steam plant; chemical treatment; corrosion control; inspection; restart; ASME CRTD; equipment storage.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is an ASME CRTD research/consensus report (CRTD‑66, 2002) that compiles industry best practices for laying up boilers, turbines, condensers and auxiliary equipment.

Q: What does it cover?

A: Guidance on choosing lay‑up methods (wet/dry/chemical), preservation materials and procedures, monitoring and inspection during storage, recordkeeping, and recommended steps for safe and reliable restart.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Plant operations and maintenance engineers, reliability and asset managers, consulting engineers, OEM service personnel and others responsible for preserving steam plant equipment during outages or extended shutdowns.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2002 CRTD‑66 report remains an ASME CRTD publication; commercial catalog listings and ASME product records indicate it is available and maintained as part of the CRTD series. Users should confirm any plant-specific or regulatory changes that post‑date 2002 before adopting procedures verbatim.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Volume 66 in the ASME CRTD series (Center for Research and Technology Development), a collection of ASME research/consensus reports on applied engineering topics.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Lay‑up, preservation, boiler water chemistry, turbine preservation, condenser care, corrosion control, monitoring, restart procedures, ASME CRTD.