
boiler Recertification
Please note that this course meets all BIA requirements.
I. Boiler Application and Theory
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What is a boiler?
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Laws of Thermodynamics
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The relationship between British Thermal Unit – Boiler
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horsepower – and pounds of steam per hour
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Sensible Heat and Latent Heat
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Heat, Temperature and Pressure
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Fundamentals of heat transfer
II. Boiler Systems Design and Operation
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Hydronic (hot water) boilers construction and design
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Hydronic (hot water) boiler systems piping and operation
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Steam boilers construction and design
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Steam boiler systems piping and operation
III. Burners
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Types of burners and design
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Fuels and their characteristics
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Types of draft
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Boiler burner function
IV. Auxiliary and safety components
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Safeties and limits
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Burner interlocks
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Pumps
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Safety valves
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Temperature controls
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Gas valves & Trains
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Oil valves
V. Boiler Operators Responsibilities
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Required level of knowledge
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Understanding of boiler codes·
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Efficient and effective operation
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Housekeeping and safety
VI. Flame Safeguard Controls
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Primary controls
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Programming controls
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Honeywell FSG controls
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Fireye FSG controls
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Burner Firing Sequence
VII. Flame Detection
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Thermocouples
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Flame Rods
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Cad-cell / Photo cells
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Infrared cells
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Ultraviolet cells
IX. Boiler and Burner Troubleshooting
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Control systems
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Burner systems
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Hot water systems
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Steam systems
X. Combustion & Burner Calibration
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Elements of combustion
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Burner calibration
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Firing rate
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Single point control
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Parallel positioning control
XI. Boiler Operations
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Start-up procedures
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Shut-down procedures
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Proper blow-down procedures
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Low water conditions
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Laying-up boilers
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Furnace explosions
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Preparing for inspection
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Maintain boiler logs
XII. Boiler Water Treatment
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Scale
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Oxygen in boiler water
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Feeding boiler water
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Boiler water treatment
XIII. Boiler Codes
ASME Boiler Codes (204 with 2006 Addenda)
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Section I ….….. Power Boilers
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Section II ….…. Materials
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Section IV …… Heating Boilers
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Section V …….. Non-Destruct Examination
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Section VI …… Care & Operation of Heating Boilers
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Section VII …... Care & Operation of Power Boilers
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ASME-CSD-1 .. Safety & Control Devices for Automatic Fired Boilers
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National Boiler Inspection Codes Books
(2004 Edition with 2006 Addenda)
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“R” Stamp Requirements
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“IRI” (Improved Risk Insurers) Requirements
XIV. Boiler Room Safety
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Boiler Room Accidents
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Boiler Room Fire revention
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Safety Rules