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The essential reference On the Job, On the Exam. Want to specify, operate, or troubleshoot a boiler system--fast? Whether you're an operator, inspector, maintenance engineer, or technician, this guide's your direct route to the answers you need in day-to-day boiler and pressure vessel operations. Chances are, any question that's likely to come up--whether it's on processes, equipment, safety, water treatment, steam generation, fuels, maintenance, inspection, repair, or some other issue...
This book was written specifically for boiler plant operators and supervisors who want to learn how to lower plant operating costs, as well as how to operate the plant of all types and sizes more wisely. Going beyond the basics of "keeping the pressure up," the author explains in clear terms how to set effective priorities to assure optimum plant operation, including safety, continuity of operation, damage prevention, managing environmental impact, training replacement plant operators, logging and preserving historical data, and operating the plant economically.
Boiler Operator's Workbook provides information on virtually all facets of steam boiler operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Common boiler auxiliaries and operating techniques are covered in detail, and safety and efficiency of operation are stressed. Information is included on modern boiler water treatment techniques, construction and repair methods, waste heat recovery, controls...
Answers, with solutions as appropriate, for all questions are given in the Boiler Operator's Workbook Answer Key.
Get Licensed and Get Ahead! If the exam is on boiler operation, this guide is your fast track to acing the test! It was written by a licensed professional engineer specifically for those who work with boilers and want to pass licensing exams. Inside, you'll find all the help you need to walk into your exam with confidence and walk out, knowing you've made the grade. You'll find: Clear illustrations that make the material memorable...
Completely revised and edited, this expert's guide to boilers details all you'll need to know to implement a proven, systematic approach to improving boiler plant and distribution system efficiency. For the second edition, a new "boiler plant orientation" chapter has been added to the beginning of the book to give you a fast overview of the key boiler plant optimization issues and solution approaches...
The fifth edition of this authoritative reference has been expanded to include a new section on utility standby rates and their impact on cogeneration and on-site power production economics. Complete with specific examples from various utilities, this new feature will serve as a valuable aid in the feasibility analysis for new cogeneration and on-site generation facilities. The Cogeneration and Small Power Production Manual's coverage of the subject is truly comprehensive, spanning the full spectrum of technical, legal and financial aspects...
Anyone involved in improving combustion efficiency will find the ninety-three combustion efficiency tables contained in this reference a valuable, time-saving tool. Published here for the first time, the tables are based on the ASME/ANSI Power Test Code 4.1, and are designed to systematically illustrate how different variables impact the combustion process. The vast amount of information presented is conveniently organized for easy reference, so that the users can quickly locate the information which pertains to the type of fuel, or type of boiler he is dealing with.
Now you can use the answer book that has helped thousands of companies slash their operating costs by eliminating wasteful inefficiencies in their boiler plants. The fully illustrated text brings you testing and flame evaluation techniques, steps for improving control of excess air flow, easy-to-follow boiler efficiency calculation methods, guidelines for optimizing boiler maintenance procedures, and a wealth of other useful details for improving combustion efficiency...
This edition includes the latest information on safe and efficient operation of high pressure boilers and related equipment. The content and format of the book are specifically designed for use in preparation for obtaining a boiler operator's license. High Pressure Boilers is a complete instructional package for preparing to pass a boiler operator licensing exam. The textbook/workbook contains over 750 sample licensing exam questions...
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