273-02 - Inspecting the Fireside of a Boiler, Part 1
Learning objectives
- Describe how to inspect the fireside of the boiler waterwalls for support failures
- Describe how to inspect the fireside of the boiler waterwalls for refractory failures and clinker damage
- Describe how to inspect the fireside of the boiler waterwalls for tube erosion and corrosion
- Describe how to inspect the fireside of the boiler waterwalls for tube overheating
- Describe how to inspect the fireside of the boiler waterwalls for ash accumulations
- Describe how to inspect the fireside of the boiler waterwalls for weld failures
- Describe how to inspect the burner openings, air ports, and inspection doors on the fireside of the boiler
- Describe some ways used to determine tube thickness on the waterwalls of a boiler
Course overview
Most companies mandate boiler inspections to ensure boilers are maintained in safe operating conditions. The Inspecting the Fireside of a Boiler, Part 1 training course focuses on techniques and procedures for inspecting the fireside waterwalls for problem areas. This course covers burner openings, air ports, and inspection doors. It also explains inspecting for tube thickness.
This online training course describes specific things to look for when doing a fireside inspection on a large boiler's watertubes, including
- Support failures
- Refractory failures
- Clunker damage
- Tube erosion and corrosion
- Tube overheating
- Ash accumulations
- Weld failures
Inspecting the Fireside of a Boiler, Part 1 is part of the Boiler Repair 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.
