Steam and Hot Water Primer

For the first time, novice and seasoned boiler personnel alike have a resource designed just for them.Steam and Hot Water Primer is a comprehensive guide to boiler operation and stationary engineering. Its purpose is to provide a fundamental understanding of boiler operation and maintenance for beginners, to prepare prospective licensing candidates for the boiler license exam, and to serve as a “go-to” reference guide for operations and maintenance personnel. With coverage of topics that other, similar books avoid – like maintenance and troubleshooting – the authors have created an “all-in-one” resource that can be used throughout the stages of a boiler operator’s career and that will also develop highly knowledgeable, highly skilled operators, prepared and ready for the 21st century.

Features:

• Coverage of both High and Low pressure training sets this book apart from similar texts, which typically hone in on one or the other
• Clear, straightforward writing style facilitates comprehension and engages readers
• Practical examples prepare readers for situations they are likely to face in the real world
• In-depth appendices include steam tables and charts, conversions, gravity tables, bolt patterns and sizes for common flanges, and much more

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Boilers (with mathematics)
• Chapter 2 Boilers types and construction
• Chapter 3 Boiler Accessories, Steam Systems and Auxiliary Equipment
• Chapter 4 Steam Traps and Condensate Systems
• Chapter 5 Fuel, Combustion Equipment and Boiler Draft
• Chapter 6 Instruments and Controls
• Chapter 7 Water Treatment
• Chapter 8 Hot water Systems
• Chapter 9 Operation and Safety
• Chapter 10 Licensing
• Chapter 11 Questions & Answers