Print this page An Introduction to Boiler Control Systems
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. Introduction
2. Types of Controls
3. General Requirements
4. Control Loops
5. Appendix: References
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Learn about heating, high pressure and power boiler controls;
- Learn how to choose the type of control that will do the job most economically over the lifetime of the equipment;
- Learn how to assure compatibility with controls used in an existing plant, ease of operation and maintenance, and plant personnel familiarity and training;
- Learn how to apply pneumatic, analog and digital control systems;
- Learn about design issues at the electrical interface between instruments and a digital controller; and
- Learn about complex boiler control systems that may involve multiple digital control systems (e;g; DCS, PLC, or computer controlled smart instruments) linked together by a communication data bus.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical and electrical engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting to learn the fundamentals of heating, high pressure and power boiler control systems;
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give mechanical and electrical engineers and other design and construction professionals an introduction to the types and application of control systems for boilers and boiler plants.
Course Introduction
This course provides introductory information about selection, application and design of pneumatic, analog and digital control systems for steam boilers.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
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An Introduction to Boiler Control Systems
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Course Summary
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Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
