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.
- Training Type: Online Interactive
- 50 Minutes
- English