Chapter 1

Fuels &
Combustion

Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn about
Importance of Fuel
Properties
Basics of combustion
Characteristics of Oil, Coal
and Gas Combustion
Types of draft

Chapter 2

Boilers
Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn about
Heat transfer modes in
Boiler
IBR definition of boiler and
steam pipes
Boiler System components
Types and Classifications
Performance Evaluation:
Direct and Indirect Method
Boiler blow down concepts
Boiler water treatment and
Importance
Energy Efficiency
opportunities in Boilers

Chapter 3
Steam System

Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn about
Heat transfer modes in
Boiler
Properties of steam
Steam distribution system
Types of steam traps and
its characteristics
Efficient utilization of steam
Condensate and Flash
steam recovery
Energy Efficiency
opportunities in Steam
Systems

Chapter 4

Furnaces
Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn about
Types and classification
Methods of evaluating
performance
Various losses in the
furnace
Instruments required for
monitoring performance
Energy saving
opportunities

Chapter 5

Insulation &
Refractories
Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn about
Need and benefits of
Insulation
Types, materials and
applications
Economic thickness of
insulation
Heat loss calculations
Ceramic fibres and high
emissivity coatings
Refractories Classification
and Selection

Chapter 6

FBC Boilers
Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn about
Principles of Fluidised bed
combustion
Types of Fluidised bed
combustion boilers
Retrofitting aspects
Advantages of Fluidised
bed combustion

Chapter 7

Cogeneration
Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn about
Need for Cogeneration
and advantages
Basics of Thermodynamic
cycles
Main types of
Cogeneration systems
Heat to power ratio
Steam and gas turbines
Diesel engine systems
Relative merits of various
cogeneration systems

Chapter 8

Waste Heat
Recovery
Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn about
Waste Heat Quality and
Quantity
Waste Heat sources and
Grades
High, Medium and low
temperature heat recovery
Evolving Waste Heat
Recovery Scheme
Types of waste heat
recovery devices and
applications