Print this page An Introduction to Steam Generators
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION
2. BOILER DESIGN
3. BOILER CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS
4. AVAILABLE FUELS
5. COAL ASH CHARACTERISTICS
6. COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY SELECTION
7. PULVERIZERS (MILLS)
8. COAL BURNER IGNITORS
9. BURNERS AND NOx CONTROL
10. PRIMARY AIR
11. STOKERS
12. STOKER FEED
13. FLY ASH REINJECTION FOR COAL FIRING
14. OVERFIRE AIR
15. ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED (ACFB)
BOILER COMPONENTS
16. BOILER COMPONENTS
17. BOILER WATER CIRCULATION AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT
18. BOILER STACKS
19. ADJUSTABLE SPEED DRIVES
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn the different types of boiler construction;
- Learn about operational issues raised by coal ash;
- Learn about steam generator burners;
- Learn the fundamentals of NOx control;
- Learn about stokers;
- Learn about atmospheric circulating fluidized bed boilers;
- Learn about boiler water circulation and treatment; and
- Learn about the benefits of adjustable speed motor applications.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to steam generators for a central steam boiler plants.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give mechanical engineers and others information about the selection, specification, installation and operation of steam generators.
Course Introduction
This course provides introductory information about steam generators and associated equipment and systems.
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 Steam Generators
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Course Summary
This course will give you professional tools that will help you to understand the technical and design considerations to use in design of steam boiler installations such as central steam boiler plants.
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.
