A completely revised and updated edition of the classic and comprehensive guide to the construction rules for power boilers—their intent, application, and interpretation. This unique guide provides expert advice and useful information for design engineers, project managers, architect engineers, manufacturing engineers, boiler operators, insurance inspectors, and other power boiler professionals.

Includes explanation and use of the other Sections of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code that affect construction.

With chapters on boiler life extension and repairs and alteration of boilers under the rules of the National Board Inspection Code.