Boiler Operator's Guide, 4th Edition

If you're a boiler professional, the Fourth Edition of this classic guide offers you the latest guidelines for installing, operating, and maintaining boilers in all types of facilities. The book now covers federal and state jurisdictional requirements...changes to the ASME Boiler Code, such as the new confined space entry requirements... the liberalization of the overseas requirement to obtain U.S. National Board Certification...and the use of new materials in boiler construction. It also contains questions & answers that help you review for oral and written license tests.

Preface to the Fourth Edition
Abbreviations and Symbols

Chapter 1 : Boiler Systems, Classifications and Fundamental Operating Practices
Chapter 2 : Firetube Biolers
Chapter 3 : Watertube Boilers
Chapter 4 : Electric and Special Application Boilers
Chapter 5 : Nuclear Power Plant Steam Generators
Chapter 6 : Material Structure, Required Code Material, and Specifications
Chapter 7 : Fabrication by Welding and NDT
Chapter 8 : Material Testing, Stresses, and Service Effects
Chapter 9 : Code Strength, Stress, and Allowable Pressure Calculations
Chapter 10 : Boiler Connections, Appurtenances, and Controls
Chapter 11 : Combustion, Burners, Controls, and Flame Safeguard Systems
Chapter 12 : Boiler Auxiliaries and External Water Treatment Equipment
Chapter 13 : Boiler Water Problems and Treatment
Chapter 14 : In-Service Problems, Inspections, Maintenance, and Repairs
Chapter 15 : Boiler Plant Training, Performance and Efficiency Monitoring

Appendix 1 : Terminology and Difinitions
Appendix 2 : Water Treatment Tables
Appendix 3 : Observing Boiler Safety Rules
Index