Power Boiler Basics

The purpose of a power boiler is to create steam by applying heat energy to water. The steam produced by the power boiler can be transferred through piping to a number of applications throughout industrial facilities. This module describes the purpose, design, operation, and key components of a power boiler.

•Identify and describe the safety hazards and safe work practices associated with power boilers •Describe the purpose of a power boiler •Describe the methods of heat transfer within a power boiler •Identify and describe the different types of power boilers •Identify and describe the key components of the power boiler •Differentiate between the three most common power boiler pressure component arrangements: "A," "D," and "O." •Identify and describe different power boiler designs based on fuel-type •Describe typical maintenance considerations for power boilers