Fire Tube Boilers Explained

Learn about the design, operation, and maintenance of fire tube boilers!

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  • Duration Course Duration
    2 hours
  • Course level Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language Language
    English
  • Language Subtittle Language
    English
  • Device access Access on all devices
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Description

This course covers the fundamental working principles of fire tube boilers, their design, and their applications in various industries. You will learn about the origins of fire tube boilers, why they are designed the way they are, how they function, and how they are maintained. You will also become familiar with common safety devices and shutdown settings used by fire tube boilers.

 

By the end of the course, you will be able to distinguish between fire tube and water tube boilers, understand their applications, how they work, and identify their key components. Whether you're an engineering student or a professional looking to expand your knowledge, this course serves as a valuable foundation in boiler technology.

 

Enjoy the course!

What you will learn in this course
  • Understand the basic principles of fire tube boilers and their design.
  • Compare fire tube boilers to water tube boilers and understand their differences.
  • Explore maintenance practices for ensuring optimal boiler performance.
  • Gain insight into the industrial applications of fire tube boilers.
  • Identify the main components of a fire tube boiler and their functions.
  • Learn about combustion, heat transfer, and efficiency in fire tube boilers.
  • Understand typical safety devices and shutdown settings used by fire tube boilers.
Who this course is for:
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Boiler Operators
  • Maintenance Technicians
  • Engineering Students
  • Industrial Engineers
  • Power Plant Engineers
  • Energy Sector Professionals
  • Anyone interested in understanding fire tube boilers
Curriculum
20 Lessons
Duration 2 hours
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    Course Overview
    1 lesson
    Duration 01:29
    Video lesson
    Course Overview
    Play video 01:29
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    Introduction
    2 lessons
    Duration 10:55
    Video lesson
    Welcome
    Play video 03:03
    Video lesson
    History
    Play video 07:52
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    Design and Theory
    7 lessons
    Duration 28:29
    Video lesson
    Water Tube and Fire Tube Boilers
    Play video 04:21
    Video lesson
    Steam
    Play video 02:45
    Video lesson
    Combustion
    Play video 04:01
    Video lesson
    Heat Transfer
    Play video 03:34
    Video lesson
    Pressure and Temperature
    Play video 03:02
    Video lesson
    Steam Heat and Quality
    Play video 05:15
    Video lesson
    Horizontal Return Tubular Boilers
    Play video 05:31
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    Components and Protection Devices
    8 lessons
    Duration 01:26:05
    Video lesson
    Fire Tube Boiler Parts
    Play video 12:10
    Video lesson
    Fittings and Appendages
    Play video 00:49
    Video lesson
    Safety Valves
    Play video 19:41
    Video lesson
    Bourdon Pressure Gauge
    Play video 08:49
    Video lesson
    Gauge Glass and Water Column
    Play video 14:30
    Video lesson
    Low Water Fuel Cut Off (LWFCO)
    Play video 13:13
    Video lesson
    Blowdown
    Play video 10:41
    Video lesson
    Pressure Control
    Play video 06:12
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    Maintenance
    1 lesson
    Duration 05:28
    Video lesson
    Boiler Maintenance
    Play video 05:28
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    Final Thoughts
    1 lesson
    Duration 02:00
    Video lesson
    Final Thoughts
    Play video 02:00

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  • Duration Course Duration
    2 hours
  • Course level Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language Language
    English
  • Device access Access on all devices
  • Quiz Quiz
  • Fire
  • Tube
  • Firetube
  • Online
  • Video
  • Course
  • Training
  • E-learning
  • Engineering