Heating Boiler
Operator’s Manual:
Maintenance,
Operation, and Repair
Mohammad A. Malek
Master Every
Aspect of Heating Boiler Operation, Maintenance, and Repair—and Pass
Your (Boiler) 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
Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Heating Boiler Basics
Chapter 2 – Steam Heating Boilers
Chapter 3 – Hot Water Heating Boilers
Chapter 4 – Hot Water Supply Boilers
Chapter 5 – Hot Water Heaters
Chapter 6 – Cast Iron Boilers
Chapter 7 – Modular Boilers
Chapter 8 – Boiler Design
Chapter 9 – Pressure Relief Valves
Chapter 10 – Boiler Construction
Chapter 11 - Combustion Systems
Chapter 12 – Boiler Appurtenances
Chapter 13 - Instruments and Controls
Chapter 14 – Installation
Chapter 15 – Operation
Chapter 16 – Inspection
Chapter 17 – Maintenance and Repairs
Chapter 18 – Water Treatment
Chapter 19 - Glossary of Terms
Appendix A: Extraction from Rules for the Construction of
Low-Pressure Heating Boilers (1923)
Appendix B: Maximum Allowable Stress Values for Ferrous Materials
Appendix C: Maximum Allowable Stress Values for Nonferrous
Materials
Appendix D: Maximum Allowable Stress Values in Tension for Lined
Materials
Appendix E: Maximum Allowable Stress Values for Materials in
Tension for Unlined Water Heaters
Appendix F: First Inspection Report on Boilers
Appendix G: Charts for Components under External Pressure
Appendix H: Manufacturer's Data Report for all Types of Boilers
Except Watertube and Those Made of Cast Iron
Appendix I: Manufacturer's Data Report for Watertube Boilers
Appendix J: Manufacturer's Master Data Report for Boilers
Constructed from Cast Iron
Appendix K: Manufacturer's Data Report for Water Heaters of
Storage Tanks
Appendix L: Manufacturer's/Installing Contractor's Report for ASME
CSD-1
Appendix M: Properties of Water
Appendix N: Properties of Saturated Steam
Appendix O: Unit Conversions
Bibliography
Index
Biographical note:
Mohammad A. Malek, P.E. is chief boiler
inspector for the State of Florida. He has more than 27 years of
experience in teaching seminars and giving exams boiler design,
construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of boilers and
pressure vessels. Mr. Malek is a member of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, and National Board of Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Inspectors.
Back cover:
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 you 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
you through every heating boiler topics, ranging from the various
boiler types...to design and fabrication methods...to accessories
and fittings. 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
Hardcover - 6 x 9in.
352 Pages
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