UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
College of Rural and Community Development
Construction Trades Technology
Interior – Aleutians Campus
Harper Building, P.O. Box 756720 Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6720
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Boiler Troubleshooting and Burner Repair
Course No: CTT 135
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: TBA
Office Hours: Instructor will post office hours for students at first class.
Location: Village, Alaska
Dates: 20XX
Times: TBA
Text: NCCER Modules 34101-34102, Beckett Burner Book, Alaska State Code Manual, NORA Oil Technician’s Manual, Honeywell Oil/Gas Manual or equivalent.
The (NCCER) National Center for Construction Education and Research is a nationally recognized standard curriculum for more than 37 different crafts such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulating, pipeline maintenance, welding, heavy equipment operations, field safety, and construction management.
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the basic components of boilers and burners used in industry for heating residential and commercial properties. Students will have face-to-face instructions and practical activities on the process and safety operations of combustion, boiler thermodynamics, control systems, fuel pumps, ignition systems, draft/venting principles, and boiler operation according to Alaska code. Instruction will cover operational topics dealing with high pressure steam vessels, low pressure hot water systems, proper fuel air mixtures, and temperatures which maximize BTU output. Upon completion of the training each student may sit for the State of Alaska Boiler Class 4 License. Instructor will manage class within proper safety standards and suggested manufacturing specification of basic components of boilers and burners.
Course Goals:
Students will acquire fundamental core knowledge and practical experience in the basic components of boilers and burners used in industry for heating residential and commercial properties. Students’ understanding and familiarity with these will support village construction.
Instructional Methods:
The instruction will utilize methods of presentation that include tactile, kinetic, and visual activities. Instructional method will be a combination of face-to-face instruction/lecture, small group discussions, and practical application in the field. Classroom environment may consist of work tables/desks; overhead projector/LCD projector; wipe boards; TV/VCR; and standard instructional equipment dealing with power tools, drawings, and blueprints.
Student Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
Students should be able to: / Evaluated by:1. Demonstrate competence of Alaska code for boiler operations; the operation of changing of nozzles, and ignition systems; and the use of chemicals, fuel pumps, flame monitoring, and instrumentation. / Readings, group discussions, small practical applications, and mini quiz
2. Identify manufactures specifications with professional workmanship and ethical standards. / Readings, relevant group activities
3. Demonstrate knowledge of high pressure steam vessels, low pressure water systems, and procedures for draft and vent testing. / Relevant activities, small class projects, and mini quiz
4. Explain the operations of combustion, boiler thermodynamics, control systems, fuel pumps, ignition systems, draft/venting principles, and boiler operation. / Readings, group activities, and class evaluation discussions
5. Explain safety practices and ethical practices related to basic components of boilers and burners used in industry for heating residential and commercial properties. / Readings, class discussions and proper applications
Course Evaluation:
A letter grade will be issued for participants who successfully complete the course.
% of Total / Grade91 to 100% / A letter grade
81 to 90% / B letter grade
71 to 80% / C letter grade
60 to 70% / D letter grade
59% and below / F letter grade
Total points for the course will be assigned and weighted based on the following:
Attendance/Participation ………………….15%
Student Activity/Practice…………………..30%
Return Demonstration for Skill Mastery…..30%
Final Course Exam….……………………..25%
Attendance/Participation (15%) means the student is in class, has read the required material, and is active participating in the classroom session.
Student Activity/Practice (30%) means a group of students will practice the safe use of boiler systems (volt meters, meggers, electronic backrach, air flow metering device, and fuel pumps). They will perform adjusting fuel flow/pressure, air mixture percentages, and draft/flue sizing.
Return Demonstration (30%) means under the observation of the instructor, the students will demonstrate knowledge and the safe use of volt meters, meggers, electronic backrach, air flow metering devices, draft monitoring equipment, fuel pumps and pressure valves when troubleshooting the safe and efficient operation of a low and high pressure boiler systems.Students will demonstrate the
proper adjustments of fuel flow/pressure, air mixture percentages, draft
and flue sizing, and zone heating requirements for each component.
Exam (25%) is the evaluation tool the instructor will use to determine final mastery of a skill.
Course Calendar:
Day of Activity / ActivityDay 1 / · Introduction of students, instructor, syllabus, community needs, evaluation process, reading material, and proper handling of special tools.
· Review reading NCCER 34101-34102
· Instructor will present information of basic boiler operations/safety.
Day 2 / · Introduction to Boiler safety.
· Review Beckett Burner Book on Basic Boiler
· Student practice of application in boiler operations and fuel adjustment, i.e. changing nozzles, fuel air adjustments, ignition systems, high/low pressure systems, operations of combustion, boiler thermodynamics, control systems, fuel pumps, ignition systems, draft/venting principles, and boiler operation.
Day 3 / · Review readings on Alaska State Code Manual
· Continue work on concepts and practice/observation listed above, student demonstrates competences.
· Student work on application to State of Alaska Code requirement for Boilers Operation and Maintenance.
Day 4 / · Review readings on NORA Oil Technicians
· Students continue practice of operational exercises, student demonstration of competences in basic boiler operations/safety.
· Identify safety and ethical practices related to basic boiler operations. Prepare for State of Alaska Class 4 Boiler Operator License.
Day 5 / · Review reading on Honeywell Oil/Gas Manual
· Continue work on concepts and applications listed above. Practice test for Alaska Class 4 Boiler Operator license.
· Final student’s exam and instructor evaluation of class.
Day 6 / · Students will be contacted (audio connection) by the instructor to verify receipt of State of Alaska Class 4 Boiler Operator license.
· The instructor will discuss the importance of completing additional requirements and training for the next level Class 3 Boiler Operators license.
Course Policies:
Students are expected to arrive ready to actively participate in discussion of basic components of boilers and burners applications and activities. Attendance is a critical component of this course and students must be on time and prepared for the course material.
Support Services:
The instructor is available upon appointment for additional assistance outside normal session/class hours
UAF Disabilities Services for Distance Students:
UAF has a Disability Services office that operates in conjunction with the College of Rural Alaska's (CRA) campuses and UAF’s Center for Distance Education (CDE). Disability Services, a part of UAF’s Center for Health and Counseling, provides academic accommodations to enrolled students who are identified as being eligible for these services.
If you believe you are eligible, please visit http://www.uaf.edu/chc/disability.html on the web or contact a student affairs staff person at your nearest local campus. You can also contact Disability Services on the Fairbanks Campus at (907) 474-7043, .