Boilers

Introduction and Overview

• Why are we here?
• Operator responsibilities
• Boiler Basics
• What is a boiler
• What are a water tube boiler and the difference between types of water tubes?
• Thermodynamics
• Boiler Rating Terms
• Steam Enthalpy Table
• Saturated Superheated and De-superheated steam

Steam System

What components are in the steam system and their purpose?
• Economizer
• Header valves (non-return, etc.)
• Piping design
• Load
• Steam Traps
• Condensate system
• D.A. Tank
• Boiler feed system

Codes and Standards

Overview of ASME, NBIC, CDS-1 and Michigan law. Includes films and discussion of the explosion of the boiler at the Ford Rouge Plant.

Operating and Safety Controls

A discussion of the individual boiler control systems (both Cleaver Brooks and Zurn)
• Flame Safeguard System
• Combination Control System
• Feed water Control System

Combustion Theory and Tuning

• Purpose and requirements of good combustion tuning
• Proper fuel/air mixture
• Attributes and deficiencies of the Peabody and Zurn burners
• Water Treatment
• Purpose and controls involved
• Blowdown procedures
• Preventative maintenance program

This training will be four (4) consecutive weekdays.

It will provide approximately Six (6) hours of field training on the actual equipment. Also, approximately 60 minutes of films will be shown.