ASME QFO-1:1998 pdf free download.STANDARD FOR THE QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF OPERATORSF HIGH CAPACITY FOSSIL FUEL FIRED PLANTS.
1.4 Definitions
boiler: a closed vessel in which water is heated, steam is generated. steam is superheated, or any combination thereof by direct application of heat. The [cmi boiler shall include tired units for heating or vaporizing liquids other than water where these systems are complete within themselves.
coal: solid hydrocarbons resulting from the decomposition of vegetable material under the influence of time, temperature, pressure, and micro-organisms, as delined by ASTM D 388.
Continuous Monitoring Systems (CMS): the total equipment, required under the applicable emission moni bring sections of Title 40 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, used to sample and condition (if applicable), to analyze and to provide a permanent record of emission, or process parameter. This includes Continuous Fmisston Monitoring Systems, Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems. or Alternative Monitoring Systems approved per the requirements of 40 CFR Parts 60 and 75.
criteria: the standard EPA has established for certain pollutants, which limits both the concentration and the number of violations per year.
cyclone coal burner: a scroll, vortex, or radial burner tiring crushed coal into a cyclone furnace consisting of a horizontal water cooled cylinder attached to the side of the boiler furnace.
cyclone furnace: a water-cooled horizontal cylinder into which fuel is fed and mixed with air; combustion is completed in a minimum of time with high temperatures 2450°F to 2550F (I 345°C to I 4(X)C) generated in the burner. Combustion is virtually completed in the cyclone. Cyclone burners are adaptable for burning bark. oil, gas, and coal or a combination of these fuels.
4.1 Introduction
This section covers the process nccessary to certify the fossil combustion operator of a high capacity fossil fuel tired plant in accordance with this Standard.
4.2 Application Process
Each applicant for high capacity fossil fuel fired operator certilication shall complete a written application on forms which allow for verification that the applicant’s education and experience meet the requirements outlined in Section 2.0 of this Standard.
4.2.1 Single Class Designation Application.
Individuals desiring certificafion for a single class designation shall submit a Single Class Designation Application. This application requires the individual to coinplek Part I and one Part 2 examinafion. Single Class Designa(ion Applications shall provide the following:
(a) I)ocument.ation of experience confirming operational knowledge of the equipment for the applied class designation. Documentation shall include type and size of the applicable equipment:
(b) A bnef history of applicable training.
4.2.2 Multiple Class Designation Application. Individuals desiring certification br more than OflC class designation shall submit a Muhiple Class Designation Application. This application requires the individual to complete Part I and more than one Part 2 examination. Multiple Class Designation Applications shall provide the bollowing:
(a) Documentation ol experience confirming operational knowledge of the equipment for all applicable class designations. Documentation shall include type and size of all applicable equipment:
(b) A brief history of all applicable training.
4.2.3 Application for Additional Class Designation. The application for additional class designation shall be completed by the applicant who is currently certified in one or more of the class designations outlined in para. 2.3. A currently certified individual is exempt from retaking Part I of the examination.
