Ray Wohlfarth, Anthony L Kohan

Boiler Operator's Guide, 5e

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A long awaited, thorough revision of the classic guide to boiler operation and maintenance. Quickly and easily solve any boiler problem-and prepare for your licensing exams-using the hands-on information contained in this fully updated, industry standard resource. The book covers all types of boilers and systems and clearly explains all processes, points out potential problems, and lays out the testing and troubleshooting procedures needed to maintain good performance. Boiler Operator's Guide, Fifth Edition has been thoroughly overhauled to align with all current technologies and regulations, including the latest version of the ASME BPV code. You will get practice questions and answers to reinforce important points and study for the Boiler Operator's or Stationary Engineer exam. The book serves as a go-to source for any critical information needed on boilers and their operation. .Completely updated to align with all applicable codes and standards .Provides data, calculations, specifications and techniques across all boiler systems .Thoroughly revised by a PE and renowned boiler and pressure vessel expert

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McGraw Hill LLC
• 5th edition
• Seitenzahl: 752
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 191mm x 41mm
• Gewicht: 1315g
• ISBN-13: 9781260026993
• ISBN-10: 126002699X
• Artikelnr.: 52415308

Autorenporträt

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Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Abbreviations and Symbols
Chapter 1. Boiler Systems, Classifications, and Fundamental Operating
Practices
Chapter 2. Firetube Boilers
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, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repairs
Chapter 15. Boiler Plant Training, Performance, and Efficiency Monitoring
Appendix 1. Terminology and Definitions
Appendix 2. Water Treatment Tables
Appendix 3. Observing Boiler Safety Rules
Appendix 4. Professional Organizations
Appendix 5. Jurisdictions
Appendix 6. Unit Conversions
Appendix 7. Steam Tables
Appendix 8. Bibliography
Index