Construction, maintenance, and efficiency optimization of industrial water-tube and fire-tube boilers.
About this course
This course covers the construction, maintenance, and efficiency optimization of industrial water-tube and fire-tube boilers. You will explore the thermodynamic principles that drive steam generation and learn how fluid mechanics impact system performance. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, including routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting common operational faults in a safe, controlled environment.
Students also focus on efficiency optimization, learning to calculate boiler performance metrics and recommend adjustments to minimize fuel consumption and emissions. Throughout the term, you will apply industrial safety standards specific to high-pressure steam systems, preparing you for real-world work terms in power generation and processing facilities.
Who takes this course
- Power Engineering Technician
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Identify the key components and structural differences between water-tube and fire-tube industrial boilers.
- Explain the principles of heat transfer and fluid flow as they apply to boiler operation.
- Perform routine maintenance checks and troubleshoot common operational faults.
- Calculate boiler efficiency and recommend adjustments to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
- Apply industrial safety standards specific to high-pressure steam systems.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term examination | 30 |
| Laboratory reports and practical assessments | 35 |
| Final comprehensive examination | 35 |