APR 120F - Heating Boiler Operation - Install

Registered Apprentice with Southern Oregon Boiler Operators JATC.

Course Description: Provides detailed construction, installation and maintenance information for heating, hot water, water tube, tubular and cast-iron sectional boilers. Topics will include refractors, insulation, fittings, controls, basic refrigeration and security in the plant.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Describe various types of refractory materials and insulation, including blanket, castable, poundable, brick, and spray-on refractories.
• CLO#2: Recognize design, construction and assembly of heating and hot water boilers.
• CLO#3: Identify the design differences of a fire tube heating boiler.
• CLO#4: Distinguish the types of fittings required for low pressure and heating boilers.
• CLO#5: Identify common controls and operation of heating boilers. Include proper warm up and automatic cut in of standby boilers.
• CLO#6: Explain the procedure for heating a boiler including maintenance, layup and water treatment.
• CLO#7: Recognize the equipment used to move and mix air within the boiler plant. Equipment will include exchanger control and vacuum pump assisted condensate systems. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#8: Explain the importance of conditioned air/water use in the plant, the basic refrigeration cycle and components including safe use and handling of refrigerants.
• CLO#9: Apply standard procedures for safety and to secure the boiler plant from unauthorized personnel.