Table of Contents

Preface
Abbreviations and Symbols
Chapter 1. Boiler Systems, Classifications, and Fundamental Operating Practices
Chapter 2. Firetube Boilers
Chapter 3. Watertube Boilers
Chapter 4. Electric and Special Application Boilers
Chapter 5. Nuclear Power Plant Steam Generators
Chapter 6. Material Structure, Required Code Material, and Specifications
Chapter 7. Fabrication by Welding and NDT
Chapter 8. Material Testing, Stresses, and Service Effects
Chapter 9. Code Strength, Stress, and Allowable Pressure Calculations
Chapter 10. Boiler Connections, Appurtenances, and Controls
Chapter 11. Combustion, Burners, Controls, and Flame Safeguard Systems
Chapter 12. Boiler Auxiliaries and External Water Treatment Equipment
Chapter 13. Boiler Water Problems and Treatment
Chapter 14. In-Service Problems, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repairs
Chapter 15. Boiler Plant Training, Performance, and Efficiency Monitoring
Appendix 1. Terminology and Definitions
Appendix 2. Water Treatment Tables
Appendix 3. Observing Boiler Safety Rules
Appendix 4. Professional Organizations
Appendix 5. Jurisdictions
Appendix 6. Unit Conversions
Appendix 7. Steam Tables
Appendix 8. Bibliography
Index

About the Author

Anthony Kohan is a consultant with more than 30 years of experience as a technician, tester, and inspector of boiler pressure vessels and machinery. He was formerly the manager of the boiler and machinery technical specialty at the Royal Insurance Co. Mr. Kohan is the author or co-author of Standard Boiler Room Questions and Answers, Standard Heating and Power Boiler Plant Questions and Answers, Pressure Vessel Systems, and Plant Services and Operations Handbook, all published by McGraw-Hill.