Boiler Operator Course Description: Course Outline...Boiler Operator Course Description: This course...
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Boiler Operator Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the maintenance and operation of a boiler system. Course work will focus on boiler systems, fittings, accessories, feed water systems, combustion equipment, combustion controls, instrumentation, water treatment, and boiler operation. Upon successful completion of this course, a student should be able to describe the basic elements of a boiler system, the importance of proper maintenance and water treatment, and the operation of the boiler system. Course Outline:
I. Steam Boilers a. Classifications b. Fire Tube/Water Tube
Issues c. Other Fuel Boilers
II. Boiler Systems a. Feed water b. Fuel Systems c. Measurements
III. Steam System Fittings a. Safety Fittings b. Separators c. Valves
IV. Steam System Accessories a. Blowdown b. Flash Tank c. Steam Traps
V. Feed water Systems a. LWCO b. Regulators c. Pumps
VI. Combustion Equipment a. Fuel Oil b. Natural Gas c. Reducing NOx
VII. Combustion and Boiler Controls a. Burner Management b. Modulating Controls c. Metering Controls
VIII. Instrumentation and Control Systems a. Instruments b. Control Panels c. Digital Controls
IX. Steam Boiler Operation a. Routine Duties b. Startup and Shutdown c. Inspections
X. Hydronics a. Basics b. Types c. Variable Flow
XI. Water Treatment a. Boiler Loops b. Aluminum Tubes c. Closed Loop d. Steam Treatment
Target Audience: Building owners and maintenance personnel