Notions of applied physics
-Pressure
          Atmospheric pressure;
          Manometric pressure and absolute pressure;
          Internal pressure in boilers;
          Pressure units;
-Heat transfer
          General notions: what heat is, what temperature is;
          Modes of heat transfer;
          Specific heat and sensible heat;
          Heat transfer at constant temperature;
-Thermodynamics
          Concepts;
          Saturated steam and superheated steam;
-Fluid mechanics
          Fundamental concepts;
          Pressure in flow;
          Gas flow;
Notions of applied chemistry
-Density;
-Solubility;
-Acid and Base Characterization (Alkalis)-Definition of pH;
-Basic fundamentals of corrosion;
Topics of inspection and maintenance of equipment and records
Boilers - general considerations
-Types of boilers and their uses
         Flamotube boilers
         Watertube boilers
         Electric boilers
         Solid fuel boilers
         Liquid fuel boilers
         Gas boilers
-Boiler accessories
-Boiler control instruments and devices
          Power supply device;
          Level display;
          Level control system;
          Pressure indicators;
          Safety devices;
          Auxiliary devices;
          Valves and pipes;
          Smoke removal;
          Instrumented security system;
Boiler operations
-Start and stop
-Regulation and control
          Temperature
          Pressure
          Energy supply
          The water level
          Pollutants
          Combustion           

 -Operation faults, causes and measures
-Daily inspection route
-Operations of a multi-boiler system
-Procedures in emergency situations
Boiler water treatment
-Water impurities and their consequences
-Feedwater treatment
-Boiler water control
Prevention of explosions and other risks
-General accident and health risks
-Explosion risks
-Case study
Legislation and standardization
-Regulatory Standard 13 - NR13
-Category of boilers

Supervised Practical Internship - 60 hours
ACTIONS DEVELOPED DURING THE INTERNSHIP:
Knowledge of the equipment;
Preparing for equipment start-up;
Drawing up procedures;
PRE-PARTY.
Check the tank level;
Check the gas level;
Checking the valves;
Water pipes;
Gas piping;
DEPARTURE.
Switch on the control panel;
Check the water level in the boiler;
Switch on the water supply pump;
Turn on the burner; 
OPERATION:
Boiler water treatment;
Check the level of the chemical product tanks;
Check that the dosing pump has started;
Manual unloading
Automatic unloading;
Visual inspection;
STOP:
Turn off the burner;
Close the manual gas inlet valve;
Switch off the water supply pump;
Close the valve;
EMERGENCY:
Low water level audible alarm:
Check that the water supply pump is switched on;
Check that the electric motor is working;
Trigger electrical maintenance;
BURNER WON'T TURN ON:
Exhaust fan won't turn on;
Exhaust fan switches on;
Check gas pressure;
GAS LEAK ALARM ACTIVATED:
Close the gas inlet valve;
Start the boiler shutdown procedure;
Call maintenance;
Opening the safety valve:
Check the trend;
Perform functional tests. 

NR 13 - Boilers and pressure vessels;
ABNT NBR 16035 Boilers and Pressure Vessels - Minimum requirements for construction;
ABNT NBR ISO 16528-1 Boilers and Pressure Vessels Part 1: Performance requirements;
ABNT NBR ISO 16528-2 Boilers and Pressure Vessels Part 2: Procedures for full compliance with ABNT NBR ISO 16528-1;
NR-6 - Personal Protective Equipment - PPE;
NR10 - Safety in electrical installations and services;
NR12 - Machinery and equipment
*all standards must be used in their most recent version