Introduction and Overview
Attendees’ introduction
Objectives and contents of the Course
Purpose of the Hydronic Boiler
Boiler Basics
Thermodynamics
Terms, Ratings and definitions
Sizing and Capacity Practices
Hydronic system design
Differences between the Hydronic boilers
And Steam boiler
Boiler Types and Construction (Cleaver Brooks,
Burnham, Weil-McLane, A.O. Smith will be discussed)
Fire tube and Water tube Boilers
Cast Iron Sectional Boilers
Scotch Marine Boilers
Construction style verses Efficiency
Codes and Standards
Purpose of the Codes and Laws
Overviews of the ASME, NBIC, NFPA and CSD-1
Overview of the State and Jurisdictional Law
Pressure Vessel Design Safety Considerations
Fuels
Gas, Liquid and Solid Fuel properties
Flame Safeguard System
Purpose of the Flame Safeguard System
Components of the Flame Safeguard System
Sequence of Operation (Start-up and Shutdown)
System Design Safety Considerations
Combustion Control System
Purpose of the Combustion Control System
Components of the Combustion Control System
Operation of the Combustion Control System
System Design Safety Considerations
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Hydronic Boiler
Combustion Theory & Tuning
Requirements of good combustion
Burner types and construction
Proper air/fuel mixture
Methods of tuning the burner
Flue gas analysis
Dangers of tuning the burner-causes of gas explosions
Feed Water (Makeup Water) Control Systems
Purpose of the makeup water system
Components of the System
Operation and Maintenance of the System
Water Treatment
Purpose of water treatment
Chemistry of water treatment
Typical treatment needs and methods
Maintenance and Repairs
Fireside & waterside inspection methods
Boil-out procedures
Mechanical and chemical cleaning
Wet and dry lay-up procedures
Special tools required
Outside contractor concerns and safety measures
Efficiency
Understanding and improving efficiency
Methods of energy savings
Safety considerations and efficiency
Course Length: 3 Days
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