The primary aspect of furnace operation is covered in detail. This provides the student with the knowledge necessary to operate them efficiently, economically and safely. Draft, air and fuels are reviewed and the important points for normal operations are em phasized. This segment of the operator's course covers the normal symbols used in piping, instrumentation and other pertinent structures. Handling condensation is an important factor when using steam to power machinery in a refinery or chemical plant.
Steam traps are vital in maintaining an economical situation since they prevent waste.
The construction of a typical turbine is covered, along with aspects of its operation. Some operating hazards are also covered such as vibration, overspeed, underspeed and varying steam loads. Typical applications are explained and maintenance factors important to its operation are covered. All the major forms of distillation are shown and examples of operation are given. The different types of distillation are covered along with the reasons why a particular type of process is used.