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Table 9.2 Boiler Tuneup Procedure.
the lowest practical excess O level with an ade- — Boiler safety systems
2
quate margin for variations caused by fuel prop- — Casualty procedures
erty changes, changes in ambient conditions, and
— Combustion theory
the repeatability and response characteristics of
— Burner design and operation
the combustion control system.
The important elements of boiler perfor- — Control system theory and operation
mance optimization: — Air handling systems
— Fuel systems
• Scientific approach
• Proper analytical test equipment and proce- How often should a boiler be tuned up? The
dures simple answer to this question is “It depends.”
The object of a “tune-up” is to insure that a boiler
• Keep good records
is running efficiently and safely on a permanent
• A total system knowledge of the boiler and basis, so another factor enters the situation:
the following:
