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CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
C. D. M.
Operation Maintenance Engineer
Catalog Course Descriptions:
228 Steam Plant Operation I (6)
Lecture: 6 hours
Related engineering information concerning high pressure steam plants in office buildings and industrial establishments are studied in this course. Emphasis is given to steam power plant, use of steam tables, types of boilers, construction of boilers, boiler accessories, settings for combustion equipment and heating surfaces; operation of steam boilers and the combustion of fuels.
229 Steam Plant Operation II (6)
Lecture: 6 hours
Instruction is given in steam engines, valve operating mechanisms and governors, and operating characteristics of steam engines. Course covers steam turbines, pumps, and auxiliary power plant equipment, steam plant efficiencies, boiler water treatment, troubleshooting, and power transmission. Completion of this second course prepares trainee to take Los Angeles City examination for steam engineer's license.