Course Description

This workshop utilizes live experiments and demonstrations to cover all facets of steam system care: boiler auxiliaries, combustion equipment, water treatment, steam traps, plus addition valuable information.

Course Length

24 hours

Objectives

Persons attending this workshop will:

• Learn how to reduce fuel consumption costs
• Improve their understanding of boiler treatment water chemicals and their applications
• Learn proper methods of selecting, sizing, installing and troubleshooting steam traps
• Learn how to recognize potential safety hazards and eliminate them
• Understand do-or-die piping practices that must be followed for the system to work correctly
• See how to eliminate many common steam system problems before they develop
• Gain tried and true tips and short cuts to save money, time and work

Topical Outline

• Steam Basics
• Boiler Theory and Operation
• Boiler Construction and Code Requirements
• Steam Side Accessories & Controls
• Water Supply Systems & Controls
• Water Treatment Systems & Chemicals
• Fuel Systems & Controls
• Boiler Operation & Maintenance
• Steam Distribution
• Pressure Reducing Valves
• Steam Traps
• The Condensate System