Course Purpose
This course explains the theory, function, design, methods of heat transfer and safety issues when working on or maintaining combustion equipment.
- Course Number: ICS-120
- Type: Instructor-led
- Technology: Craft Skills
- Category: Understand
- Duration: 2 days
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Explain the flame triangle
- Describe the relationship between heat, temperature, and specific heat
- List and discuss the different methods of heat transfer
- Identify and discuss the by-products of combustion
- Identify and describe the importance of stoichiometric conditions
- Describe the construction of basic combustion systems
- Describe the safety equipment associated with a combustion system
- Design a basic fuel train for a combustion system given components
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for mechanical technicians.
Prerequisites
None
Technology Requirements
All technology is provided for student use in the classroom by Rockwell Automation. It is not necessary for students to bring any technology with them when attending this course.
Student Materials
To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:
- Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
- Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises
Hands-on Practice
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.
You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.
Course Agenda
Day 1
- Explaining the theory of combustion
- Breaking down flame structure
- Correlating the relationship between heat, temperature, and specific heat
- Applying the concept of fuel/air ratio
- Measuring percent CO2, O2, and combustibles
- Listing general types of burners
Day 2
- Listing the various control valves, blowers, regulators, and switches associated with various burners
- Differentiating the three modes of heat transfer
- Stating the heat transfer rates
- Explaining coal preheating
- Review
- Exam
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