Book Description

Master Every Aspect of Heating Boiler Operation, Maintenance, and Repair—and Pass Your Licensing Exam with Flying Colors! Both a valuable on-the-job tool and a licensing exam study guide, the Heating Boiler Operator's Manual offers boiler professionals a clear, straightforward account of cutting-edge methods for the operation, maintenance, and repair of today's heating boilers. This essential reference provides everything needed to keep boilers used for steam heating, hot water heating, and hot water supply in peak condition. Written by a renowned boiler expert, this on-target resource takes readers through every heating boiler topic, ranging from the various boiler types...to design and fabrication methods...to accessories and fittings. The book fully examines modular boilers...fuel systems...boiler rooms...instruments and controls...water treatment...and much more. Packed with 100 detailed illustrations, the Heating Boiler Operator's Manual gives you: Complete details on emission controls and environmental constraints The latest code requirements and calculations In-depth coverage of new instruments and controls Safety requirements in boiler rooms Excellent preparation for the Heating Boiler Licensing Exam This All-in-One Operating Manual and Study Guide Explores • Boiler basics • Steam boilers • Hot water heating boilers • Hot water supply boilers • Hot water heaters • Cast iron boilers • Modular boilers • Boiler design • Boiler fabrication • Accessories and fittings • Fuel systems • Emission controls • Boiler rooms • Instruments and controls • Operation • Inspection • Maintenance • Repairs • Water treatment