Combustion Basics

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for mechanical technicians.

Prerequisites

None

Technology Requirements

All technology is provided for student use in the classroom by Rockwell Automation. It is not necessary for students to bring any technology with them when attending this course.

Student Materials

To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:

• Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
• Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises

Hands-on Practice

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.

You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.

Course Agenda

Day 1

• Explaining the theory of combustion
• Breaking down flame structure
• Correlating the relationship between heat, temperature, and specific heat
• Applying the concept of fuel/air ratio
• Measuring percent CO2, O2, and combustibles
• Listing general types of burners

Day 2

• Listing the various control valves, blowers, regulators, and switches associated with various burners
• Differentiating the three modes of heat transfer
• Stating the heat transfer rates
• Explaining coal preheating
• Review
• Exam