The Control of Boilers, 2nd Edition

A classic resource that helps reduce boiler operating costs through a detailed, comprehensive, and applicable explanation of all aspects of boiler processes. It presents the basics of boiler control, the interrelationships of the process characteristics, and the dynamics involved, with significant emphasis on start-up, shut-down, flame monitoring, and safety interlock measures. Designed for professionals with a good understanding of boiler jargon, thermodynamics, control concepts, and math fundamentals

Section 1 : Introduction
Section 2 : Boiler Basics and The Steaming Process
Section 3 : Performance and Input-Output Relationships
Section 4 : Basic Control Loops and Their System Interconnection
Section 5 : Combustion of Fuels, Excess Air, and Products of Combustion
Section 6 : Efficiency Calculations
Section 7 : The Steam Supply System
Section 8 : Firing Rate Demand for Industrial Boilers
Section 9 : Firing Rate Demand for Utility Boilers
Section 10 : Main Steam and Reheat Steam Temperature Control
Section 11 : Boiler and Unit Interlocks
Section 12 : Feedwater Supply and Boiler Water Circulation Systems
Section 13 : Feewater Control Systems
Section 14 : Boiler Draft Systems
Section 15 : Measurement and Control of Furnace Draft
Section 16 : Measurement and Control of Combustion Air Flow Plus Related Functions
Section 17 : Flue Gas Analysis Trimming of Combustion Control Systems
Section 18 : Fluid Fuel Burners for Gas, Oil, and Coal
Section 19 : Solid Fuel Burning Systems
Section 20 : Burner Management and Flame Safety Interlocks for Gas- and Fluid-Fired Boilers
Section 21 : Combustion Control for Liquid and Gaseous Fuel Boilers
Section 22 : Pulverized Coal and Cyclone Coal Burning Systems
Section 23 : Combustion Control for Cyclone and Pulverized Coal-Fired Boilers
Section 24 : Combustion Control for Stoker-Fired Boilers
Section 25 : Atmospheric Fluidized-Bed Boilers
Section 26 : Control System Complexity and Future Directions for Boiler Control

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