Boiler Operator Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the maintenance and operation of a boiler system. Course work will focus on boiler systems, fittings, accessories, feed water systems, combustion equipment, combustion controls, instrumentation, water treatment, and boiler operation. Upon successful completion of this course, a student should be able to describe the basic elements of a boiler system, the importance of proper maintenance and water treatment, and the operation of the boiler system. Course Outline:

I. Steam Boilers a. Classifications b. Fire Tube/Water Tube

Issues c. Other Fuel Boilers

II. Boiler Systems a. Feed water b. Fuel Systems c. Measurements

III. Steam System Fittings a. Safety Fittings b. Separators c. Valves

IV. Steam System Accessories a. Blowdown b. Flash Tank c. Steam Traps

V. Feed water Systems a. LWCO b. Regulators c. Pumps

VI. Combustion Equipment a. Fuel Oil b. Natural Gas c. Reducing NOx

VII. Combustion and Boiler Controls a. Burner Management b. Modulating Controls c. Metering Controls

VIII. Instrumentation and Control Systems a. Instruments b. Control Panels c. Digital Controls

IX. Steam Boiler Operation a. Routine Duties b. Startup and Shutdown c. Inspections

X. Hydronics a. Basics b. Types c. Variable Flow

XI. Water Treatment a. Boiler Loops b. Aluminum Tubes c. Closed Loop d. Steam Treatment

Target Audience: Building owners and maintenance personnel