555-04 - 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.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
