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
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Boiler Troubleshooting and Burner Repair
CTT 135
2
None
TBA
Instructor will post office hours for students at first class.
Village, Alaska
20XX
TBA
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-toface 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:
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.
2. Identify manufactures specifications with professional
workmanship and ethical standards.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of high pressure steam vessels,
low pressure water systems, and procedures for draft and
vent testing.
4. Explain the operations of combustion, boiler
thermodynamics, control systems, fuel pumps, ignition
systems, draft/venting principles, and boiler operation.
5. Explain safety practices and ethical practices related to
basic components of boilers and burners used in industry
for heating residential and commercial properties.
Evaluated by:
Readings, group
discussions, small
practical applications,
and mini quiz
Readings, relevant
group activities
Relevant activities,
small class projects,
and mini quiz
Readings, group
activities, and class
evaluation discussions
Readings, class
discussions and proper
applications
Course Evaluation:
A letter grade will be issued for participants who successfully complete the course.
% of Total
91 to 100%
81 to 90%
71 to 80%
60 to 70%
59% and below
Grade
A letter grade
B letter grade
C letter grade
D letter grade
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
Day 1
Activity
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Review reading on Honeywell Oil/Gas Manual
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Day 6
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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.
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, fydso@uaf.edu.