FURNACES
Operating Conditions

(AOFOC)
Formats: Interactive Web, CD-ROM

O V E R V I E W
This interactive training unit is designed to familiarize trainees with general operator responsibilities associated with operating a furnace. After completing this unit, trainees should be able to identify instrumentation used to monitor furnace temperature control systems and process fluid control systems. They should also be able to identify conditions that should be checked during furnace operations, and explain how to detect and respond to abnormal conditions.

O B J E C T I V E S

Instrumentation and Control
  • Identify the instrumentation used to monitor furnace operating conditions.
  • Describe the basic operating principles of furnace temperature control systems and process fluid control systems.

Inspection and Adjustments
  • Identify conditions that should be inspected during furnace operation.
  • Explain how to detect burner problems and make the appropriate burner adjustments.

Abnormal Conditions
  • Explain how to detect and respond to these furnace air flow problems: air leaks, insufficient air flow, and afterburning.
  • Explain how to operate a furnace at reduced firing rates.
  • Explain how to detect and respond to freeze-ups in the fuel supply system and process fluid system.


S U B J E C T S

Instrumentation and Control
  • Instrumentation and Process Variables
  • Control Systems

Inspection and Adjustments
  • Furnace Inspection
  • Burner Adjustments

Abnormal Conditions
  • Air Flow Problems
  • Fuel System Problems
  • Process Fluid Problems