FIRED HEATERS (53 pages and over 40 photographs and illustrations) This manual describes both direct and indirect fired heaters. It covers the principles of heat transfer in both types of heaters and explains the procedures to operate and troubleshoot them. Both Metric and English units of measurement are used so students can work in units with which they are familiar.

Covered Subjects:

• Description of heaters and the components in a typical oilfield heater

• The fuel control system

• Flame arrestors for the burner and stack

• Heat transfer process in a direct and firetube type heater

• Calculating the duty of various heaters

• Procedures for start-up and shutdown, and routine operating checks

• Procedures for controlling the fuel rate and adjusting the burner for proper flame pattern

• Procedures for troubleshooting typical operating problems

• Illustrations of various safety devices are shown

 Questions and problems are included throughout the text with answers in the back that allow students to check their understanding of the subject.

 Estimated self-study time: 8 hours