Boiler Operation-Shutdown Procedures - Course No. 121

General procedures involved in boiler load reduction and in taking a boiler off line.

Course No. 121

6.5 hours

Boiler Operation-Shutdown Procedures

General procedures involved in boiler load reduction; taking a boiler off the line; allowable cooling rate; boiler shutdown and draining of boiler, effect of cooling rate on boiler water level; and identification of boiler parts such as chemical feed valve, drum vent valve, etc.

Prerequisites: Ability to read simple sketches and graphs and a basic knowledge of combustion, properties of steam, steam generating units, and normal boiler operation.

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