APR 120C - Boiler Design and Operation

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Apprentice with Southern Oregon Boiler Operators JATC.

Course Description: Prepares the apprentice to conduct tests for water chemistry, proper installation of valves, steam traps, soot blowers, boiler startup and documentation of procedures and operation to assure efficient steam generation safely.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Determine chemical composition of water used in boiler operation.
CLO#2: Recognize piping and tubing used to connect controls, gages and instrumentation common to boiler operation.
CLO#3: Identify valve operation by design characteristics. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#4: Demonstrate considerations when sizing and maintaining steam traps.
CLO#5: Recognize installation, pressure and alignment characteristics of soot blower design.
CLO#6: Simulate the process of boiler warm up.
CLO#7: List and explain the duties of the boiler operator.
CLO#8: Explain procedures to prevent boiler casualty and emergency shut down when boilers fail.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Texas Instruments Calculator TI 34II, Notebook, paper and writing tools, ruler, compass, mechanical pencil or lead holder and lead, gum eraser.

ACTI Code and Course Type
230 Career / Tech Apprenticeship

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.