For the first time, novice and seasoned boiler personnel alike have a resource designed just for them. Steam and Hot Water Primer is a comprehensive guide to boiler operation and stationary engineering. Its purpose is to provide a fundamental understanding of boiler operation and maintenance for beginners, to prepare prospective licensing candidates for the boiler license exam, and to serve as a go-to reference guide for operations and maintenance personnel. With coverage of topics that other, similar books avoid, like maintenance and troubleshooting, the authors have created an all-in-one resource that can be used throughout the stages of a boiler operator's career and that will also develop highly knowledgeable, highly skilled operators, prepared and ready for the 21st century.

Benefits:
• Coverage of both High and Low pressure training sets this book apart from similar texts, which typically hone in on one or the other
• Clear, straightforward writing style facilitates comprehension and engages readers
• Practical examples prepare readers for situations they are likely to face in the real world
• In-depth appendices include steam tables and charts, conversions, gravity tables, bolt patterns and sizes for common flanges, and much more


Publication Date: 05/21/2009