Power Plant Boilers: Abnormal Conditions and Emergencies

This course is designed to familiarize participants with common boiler problems and some of the basic causes of boiler explosions. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe basic procedures for dealing with the loss of certain boiler auxiliaries, leaks, overpressure conditions, and equipment fires. They should also be able to describe some basic causes of boiler explosions and explain what operators can do to help prevent boiler explosions.
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Learning Objectives

  • Describe typical procedures for dealing with the loss of certain boiler auxiliaries.
  • Describe basic procedures for dealing with leaks that occur inside and outside a boiler.
  • Describe how safety valves are used to protect boilers against overpressure.
  • Describe what boiler operators should do to deal with leaking safety valves.
  • Describe basic procedures for dealing with fires in coal yards, bunkers, feeders, pulverizers, and air preheaters.
  • Explain how equipment fires start and identify actions that operators should avoid when equipment fires occur.
  • Describe some of the basic causes of boiler explosions.
  • Explain what operators can do to help prevent boiler explosions.
  • Describe some situations that can cause a loss of all boiler flame.
  • Describe some basic procedures for preventing a loss of all boiler flame.
  • Specs

    Course Level Intermediate
    Languages English
    Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

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