Print this page Boiler Classification and Application
Elie Tawil, PE, LEED AP
Course Outline
This course introduces the different types and classifications of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional boilers. In addition it describes the function of fuel feed systems and their role in low-emission boilers. Furthermore, it presents the emission rates, the codes and rules that regulate the emission of air pollutants from boilers.
In this course, you need to review Chapter 2, “Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers “of the Department of Energy (DOE) Publication “Guide to Low-Emission Boiler and Combustion Equipment Selection” provided below.
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:
- Understand the basics of firetube and watertube boilers;
- Learn the different types and classifications of firetube and watertube boilers;
- Learn about the different types of underfeed and overfeed stokers;
- Understand the purpose of burners and their importance to the combustion process; and
- Familiarize with the rules and regulations that govern emission of air pollutants from boilers.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical engineers, designers, contractors, building professionals, and manufacturers who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the various boiler types and their applications.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will get to know the technical, legal, environmental, economic and political challenges of steam/ hot water boiler plants.
Course Introduction
Combustion boilers are designed to use the chemical energy in fuel to raise the energy content of water so that it can be used for heating and power applications. Many fossil and nonfossil fuels are fired in boilers, but the most common types of fuel include coal, oil, and natural gas. During the combustion process, oxygen reacts with carbon, hydrogen, and other elements in the fuel to produce a flame and hot combustion gases. As these gases are drawn through the boiler, they cool as heat is transferred to water. Eventually the gases flow through a stack and into the atmosphere. As long as fuel and air are both available to continue the combustion process, heat will be generated.
Course Content
This course material is based on Section 1, “Motor and Drive System Basics “of the Department of Energy (DOE) Publication “Improving Motor and Drive System Performance”.
Boiler Classification and Application
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Course Summary
Boiler owners and operators, who need additional generating capacity, face a number of legal, political, environmental, economic, and technical challenges. Their key to success requires selection of an adequately sized low-emission boiler and combustion equipment that can be operated in compliance with emission standards established by state and federal regulatory agencies. Hence, the objective of this course is to introduce the basics of the hot water boiler system and present a broad range of issues that should be considered during the selection of new low-emission ICI boilers/combustion equipment and identify information sources that contain relevant technical details which will help boiler owners and operators accomplish their goals.
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.
