At Least 20 Things that you will learn:

  1. Definition of combustion
  2. Fire Triangle explained
  3. How explosions occur
  4. Detonation versus deflagration
  5. UEL/LEL and the range of flammability
  6. Fuel air ratio & excess air
  7. Heating value
  8. Fuels & combustion system units & terms
  9. Ignition temperature
  10. Specific gravity
  11. Flame speed
  12. Products of combustion
  13. Carbon monoxide production and hazards
  14. Stoichiometric combustion
  15. Burner system basic designs
  16. Draft Systems - forced, induced, balanced & natural
  17. Where and how to look at a flame and what to look for.
  18. Color, shape, location, symmetry, and stability explained.
  19. Refractory types
  20. Real life hazards - starting up, smoking - flooded fire box, refractory damage.


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Four (4) example video clips are provided that show examples of flame conditions that will make your experience very real and tangible. Examples of rich and lean burner conditions are shown along with "good" conditions.

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Module 1. Combustion Basics

Understanding Fuels, Combustion Systems, and Hazards, 94 Minutes of content w/o quizzes

John R. Puskar, P.E.

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$79

Module 2. Fuel Train Basics

Understanding every component on a fuel train, why they are there, and how they work. 75 minutes, w/o quizzes

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$69

Module 3. Fuel Train Safety Device Inspection & Testing

Understanding devices that are required to be periodically function tested, including overview of techniques and precautions, 108 Minutes, w/o quizzes

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Module 4. Piping Basics

Understanding different grades of pipe, manufacturing processes for pipe, types of fittings, identifying types and styles of fittings. 55 Minutes, w/o quizzes.

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Module 5. Valve Basics

Understanding of 4 specific valve types including isolation, overpressure protection, automatic SSOV's, and control valves. 64 Minutes, w/o quizzes

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Module 6. Steam Distribution Systems

Understanding steam distribution systems, single and multiple pressures, flash tanks, and water hammer hazards are discussed. 52 Minutes of Content, w/o quizzes

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Module 7. Boiler Basics

Understanding basic types of boiler systems used in commercial and industrial applications, how to categorize them, and how they work. 63 minutes of content.

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Module 8. Boiler Plant Water Systems

From raw water systems, to water in the boiler, where it comes from, different treatment processes, and reasons behind it all. 68 Minutes of content.

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Module 9. Control System Basics

Basic control loops, input and output devices, algorithms, all the basics for understanding control systems. 43 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

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Module 10. Codes & Standards Basics

Who makes codes and standards? The difference between a code, standard, and recommended practice. 46 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

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Module 11. Safe Gas Piping Repairs

6 steps for making safe gas piping repairs, including understanding reference documents for isolation, purging and pressure testing. 101 Minutes of content.

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Module 12. Gas Piping Safety Codes & Standards Review

Review and highlights of NFPA 54 "National Fuel Gas Code" and NFPA 56 Standard for Cleaning/Purging of HP & Flammable Gas Piping. 61 Minutes of content.

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Module 13. Twenty-Five (25) Hazards Review (Fuels, Boilers, Combustion Systems)

25 simple easy to understand very practical hazards to avoid, (secret: it's many more than 50 tips & tricks). 83 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

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Module 14. Piping Integrity Basics & Failure Modes

The most common ways that piping systems fail including erosion, corrosion, materials, and specification issues. 43 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

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John R. Puskar, P.E.

$49

Module 15. Bolted Pressure Boundary (Flanges) Connections Safety

Important considerations for anyone that bolts anything together, (warnings & tips about fasteners, gaskets, and flanges). 61 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

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$59

Module 16. LNG Liquified Natural Gas Basics

Understanding how LNG is made, why it exists, how it's stored, how its vaporized and hazards. 23 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

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John R. Puskar, P.E.

$39

Module 17. P&ID Basics

Basic language of engineering and process systems, a fundamental development and overview, 24 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

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John R. Puskar, P.E.

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Module 18. Natural Gas Distribution From Wellhead to Burner Tip

Finally, a complete look at what's happening from the driller to midstream company to the Local Distribution Company, to your burner tip. 24 Minutes of content.

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John R. Puskar, P.E.

$39

Module 19. Gas Hazards (Flammability, Pressure Release, Toxicity, Asphyxiation), 77 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

Understanding and protecting yourself from more things that flammability!

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John R. Puskar, P.E.

$49

Module 20. Detailed Look at 4 Famous Boiler & Pressure Vessel Explosions, 54 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

Lessons learned from each of these catastrophes, one piece of information can save your life!

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John R. Puskar, P.E.

$69

Personal Growth 1. Not JUST TO SURVIVE BUT TO THRIVE!, 72 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

How I went from a negative net worth to over $10MM in 3 years - YOU CAN DO THIS!

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Personal Growth 2. Lost my Engineering Job - Now What?, 20 Minutes of content, w/o quizzes

Things to negotiate on the way out, starting over, networking tips.

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Personal Growth 3. 40 Years of Career Experience in 82 Minutes

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