273-03 - Inspecting the Fireside of a Boiler, Part 2
Learning objectives
- Describe how to inspect the fireside of a superheater in a large watertube boiler
- Describe how to inspect the fireside of a reheater in a large watertube boiler
- Describe how to inspect a bottom ash hopper in a large watertube boiler
- Describe how to inspect the fireside of an economizer in a large watertube boiler
- Describe how to inspect baffles on the fireside of a large watertube boiler
- Describe how to inspect the boiler bottom seal in a large watertube boiler
Course overview
Boiler inspections can be broken into three broad categories: fireside inspections, waterside inspections, and exterior inspections. Most companies mandate routine inspections to ensure boilers are maintained in safe operating condition.
The Inspecting the Fireside of a Boiler, Part 2 training course explains specific things to look for when doing a fireside inspection. It includes techniques and procedures for inspecting:
- Superheaters and reheaters
- Soot blowers
- Bottom ash hoppers
- Economizers
- Baffles
- Boiler bottom seals
This online course is part of the Boiler Repair training series.
- 40 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English