| Solve any boiler problem quickly and easily—and prepare for your license tests, too!
This new edition of a classic guide offers expert information on the latest methods, materials, and equipment for installing, operating, and maintaining boilers in industrial, commercial, and other facilities.
Filled with problem-solving tips and almost 200 illustrations, the fourth edition fully explains:
- Both federal and state jurisdictional requirements;
- Changes to the ASME Boiler Code, such as the new confined space entry requirements;
- The liberalization of the overseas requirement to obtain U.S. National Board Certification; and
- Recent technological advances, including the use of new materials in boiler construction.
You'll also find more boiler performance and efficiency calculations . . . details on new controls, sensors, transmitters, and actuators for improved boiler operations . . . new inspection techniques . . . troubleshooting advice for combined-cycle plants . . . guidance on ISO 9000 quality standards . . . and much more.
And with lots of helpful review questions and answers at the end of each chapter, the new edition of Boiler Operator's Guide continues to be your best tool in preparing for oral and written license tests.
Boiler Operator's Guide stresses fundamental basic operating principles, as well as treating current regulatory requirements on emissions, construction and installation, maintenance and repairs, safety controls, and the application of the latest editions of the ASME Codes. Topics newly included, or receiving expanded discussion include:
Potential impact on the Boiler Code of the ISO 9000 certification program.
Low air fuel ratio burning.
Confined space testing per OSHA rules.
Performance , efficiency testing.
ASME and National Board code revisions.
Fire prevention for the boiler or plant.
Safety practices for the boiler plant, and much, much more.
Each chapter of the Boiler Operator's Guide concludes with practical questions and answers to reflect current boiler systems.
Contents
Boiler Systems, Classifications and Fundamental Operating Practices. Firetube Boilers. Waterlube Boilers. Electric and Special Application Boilers. Nuclear Power Plant Steam Generators. Material Structure, Required Code Material, and Specifications. Fabrication by Welding and NDT. Material Testing, Stresses, and Service Effects. Code Strength, Stress, and Allowable Pressure Calculations. Boiler Connections, Appurtenances, and Controls. Combustion, Burners, Controls, and Flame Safeguard Systems. Boiler Auxiliaries and External Water Treatment Equipment. Boiler Water Problems and Treatment. In-Service Problems, Inspections, Maintenance, and Repairs. Boiler Plant Training, Performance and Efficiency Monitoring. Appendices. |
