Fire Tube Boilers Explained

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

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  • Fire
  • Tube
  • Boilers
  • Explained

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  • Course Duration
    2 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Subtittle Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Fire
  • Tube
  • Boilers
  • Explained
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
2 hours
  • Course Overview
    1 lesson
    01:29
    Course Overview
    01:29
  • Introduction
    2 lessons
    10:55
    Welcome
    03:03
    History
    07:52
  • Design and Theory
    7 lessons
    28:29
    Water Tube and Fire Tube Boilers
    04:21
    Steam
    02:45
    Combustion
    04:01
    Heat Transfer
    03:34
    Pressure and Temperature
    03:02
    Steam Heat and Quality
    05:15
    Horizontal Return Tubular Boilers
    05:31
  • Components and Protection Devices
    8 lessons
    01:26:05
    Fire Tube Boiler Parts
    12:10
    Fittings and Appendages
    00:49
    Safety Valves
    19:41
    Bourdon Pressure Gauge
    08:49
    Gauge Glass and Water Column
    14:30
    Low Water Fuel Cut Off (LWFCO)
    13:13
    Blowdown
    10:41
    Pressure Control
    06:12
  • Maintenance
    1 lesson
    05:28
    Boiler Maintenance
    05:28
  • Final Thoughts
    1 lesson
    02:00
    Final Thoughts
    02:00

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  • Course Duration
    2 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Fire
  • Tube
  • Boilers
  • Explained