Title: Module Overview 5
Course: Open PRO130 Instrumentation I > Section: Module 5: Cooling Tower & Boiler Systems

Module Overview: | Module Learning Objectives
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In order to achieve those learning objectives to the right, you will have to take action! For this module, you should:
1. First read, watch or listen to the videos.
2. Flip through my PPTs and write questions for the classroom.
3. Next Read the chapter(s) for this mod.
4. Participate in the discussion forum as outlined within the forum
5. Complete the homework & assignments.
By the end of this module you will be able to:

Chapter 11

- Describe the various components of the cooling tower system
- Describe the principles of heat transfer in the cooling tower system
- Describe the relationship between heat exchangers and cooling towers.
- Draw a simple block flow diagram of the cooling tower model
- List the safety aspects associated with the cooling tower system
- Describe the cooling tower instrumentation systems
- List the operational specifications for the cooling tower system
- Solve various troubleshooting scenarios associated with cooling tower systems.
- Identify common problems associated with cooling tower operation
- Operate the cooling tower system

Chapter 12

- Describe the basics of boiler operation
- Describe the scientific principles associated with steam generation.
- Draw a simple block flow diagram of the boiler system.
- Describe the main components of a water tube boiler.
- Operate the boiler system.
- Identify common problems encountered when operating a boiler.
- Solve various troubleshooting scenarios associated with boiler system operations.
- List the safety aspects associated with operating the boiler system.
- List the operational specifications of the pump system; pressures, flow rates, temperatures, etc.