Furnaces: Operating Conditions

This course is designed to familiarize participants with general operator responsibilities associated with operating a furnace. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify instrumentation used to monitor furnace operating conditions and explain the basic operating principles, temperature control systems, and process fluid control systems. They should also be able to identify conditions that should be checked during furnace operations and explain how to detect and respond to abnormal conditions.
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Course Details

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the instrumentation used to monitor furnace operating conditions.
  • Describe the basic operating principles of furnace temperature control systems and process fluid control systems.
  • Identify conditions that should be inspected during furnace operation.
  • Explain how to detect burner problems and make the appropriate burner adjustments.
  • Explain how to detect and respond to these furnace air flow problems: air leaks, insufficient air flow, and afterburning.
  • Explain how to operate a furnace at reduced firing rates.
  • Explain how to detect and respond to freeze-ups in the fuel supply system and process fluid system.
  • Specs

    Course Level Intermediate
    Languages English
    Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

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    Vector Solutions

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