Boiler Feed Pump Start-up

Learning objectives

  • Explain the importance of ensuring all condition and sign off requirements are met before start-up begins
  • Discuss normal start-up of a motor-driven boiler feed pump and describe components associated with this pump
  • Discuss normal start-up of a steam-driven boiler feed pump and describe components associated with this pump
  • Compare the process of placing a single pump in service to placing two pumps in service
  • Identify what permissives will hold out the pump from starting and discuss appropriate responses
  • Explain the role of a control room operator in starting the boiler feed pump

Course overview

Specific steps are required to place a boiler feed pump in service. Starting a boiler feed pump without following the step-by-step procedures can cause damage to the pump and the operators.

The Boiler Feed Pump Startup training course explains the proper steps to place a boiler feed pump in training. This online course includes:

  • Sign off and permissives
  • Normal start up - motor-driven boiler feed pump
  • Deaerator and control room checklist
  • Normal start up - steam-drive boiler feed pump
  • Turbine, pump, and control center checklists

This course is part of the Boiler Feed Pumps training series.

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