Power Plant Boilers: Combustion and Operation

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic principles associated with combustion in a boiler and the flow of air and combustion gases during boiler operation. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify the elements needed for combustion in a boiler, explain how fuel is delivered to the burners, and describe the parts and operation of various types of burners. They should also be able to describe the air and gas flow path through a boiler and describe methods used to remove particulates and harmful gases from combustion gases. In addition, participants should be able to explain when and why vents, drains, blowdown valves, and soot blowers are used.
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Learning Objectives

  • List elements needed for combustion in a boiler.
  • Describe the parts and function of a typical burner in a boiler furnace and how the burner helps to satisfy the elements of combustion in a boiler.
  • Describe the fuel system for a typical coal-fired boiler.
  • Describe a typical burner for an oil-fired boiler.
  • Describe a typical burner for a gas-fired boiler.
  • Define the following terms: “fuel/air ratio,” “excess air,” and “excess oxygen.”
  • Describe operator responsibilities associated with maintaining the correct fuel/air ratio.
  • Trace the air and gas flow path through a boiler.
  • Explain how hot combustion gases are used to increase boiler efficiency.
  • Describe the basic operation of two types of air preheaters.
  • Describe some of the harmful effects that can be caused by combustion gas byproducts.
  • Describe equipment commonly used to remove particulates and harmful gases from combustion gases.
  • Specs

    Course Level Intermediate
    Languages English
    Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

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