This course is designed to familiarize the student with the potential impact on the environment of related power plant discharges such as flue gases, fuel and sediment solids, water treatment liquids, as well as noise and thermal pollution. The potential environmental impact of operating facilities is also scrutinized. The course covers in detail the construction, and operation of water tube, firetube, cast iron and tubular low pressure heating boilers. Gas and oil burners, their accessories and basic fittings for heating boilers are discussed. Steam and hot water heating systems relative to the boilers are covered. Finally, a discussion on different heating systems found in facilities and plants such as warm air, infra red, electric are discussed.
Course Code
PSE324
Course Credit
3